News on Chunk Systems Bass Synth

[needmoney]

"All international customers are not required to pay Australian GST (10%) so you can actually buy this pedal for AUD $499.09 - Awesome deal for you guys -"

Well, I don't really understand that..

 

[Jazz Ad]

GST (or VAT, state tax, whetever the name regardless of the country) is a tax paid by consumers to their own state.
If you order a product in USA, you won't have to pay US state tax but you will have to pay Australian GST for it as soon as it passes customs.

 

[OhThePeacock]

And they are $629 regularly?

 

[niftydog]

Anyone know how big the first run is?

This pre-sale is a lot of ten I think, but surely they'll be producing more than that, I hope!

 

[needmoney]

GST (or VAT, state tax, whetever the name regardless of the country) is a tax paid by consumers to their own state.
If you order a product in USA, you won't have to pay US state tax but you will have to pay Australian GST for it as soon as it passes customs.

So I'm guessing it works vice-versa for other countries (don't have to pay Aussie tax, but have to pay tax when it hits customs on the other end)?

 

[needmoney]

This pre-sale is a lot of ten I think, but surely they'll be producing more than that, I hope!

Wow that's it? I'm sure I've read more people pre-order through BP than that.

 

[niftydog]

So I'm guessing it works vice-versa for other countries (don't have to pay Aussie tax, but have to pay tax when it hits customs on the other end)?

It would depend on the laws of the destination country. For eg. items shipping TO Oz only attract GST if they are valued at more than $1000.

 

[needmoney]

It would depend on the laws of the destination country. For eg. items shipping TO Oz only attract GST if they are valued at more than $1000.

Three words. Tax is stupid

 

[needmoney]

Okay, so according to my calcumalations, here's a list of definite orders through Bass People. If there is only 10 of the first run, who is the 10th? Anyone I miss?

needmoney (me)
blizzard
bassbmx
niftydog
Evan_.S_Brown
Max Roberts
bkbirge
Bryan R. Tyler
ScottyBoy

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Wait? I can get one for $500 total?

"All international customers are not required to pay Australian GST (10%) so you can actually buy this pedal for AUD $499.09 - Awesome deal for you guys -"

EDIT: Damn, sold out.

What do you mean "sold out"? They aren't even available for sale yet I'm guessing you mean the "out of stock" note?

 

[Jazz Ad]

So I'm guessing it works vice-versa for other countries (don't have to pay Aussie tax, but have to pay tax when it hits customs on the other end)?

Yes but in many countries, custom tax control is over loose and you get through easily without paying it.

 

[niftydog]

Okay, so according to my calcumalations, here's a list of definite orders through Bass People. If there is only 10 of the first run, who is the 10th? Anyone I miss?

needmoney (me)
blizzard
bassbmx
niftydog
Evan_.S_Brown
Max Roberts
bkbirge
Bryan R. Tyler
ScottyBoy

joelyb from Bass Peeps.

Also:
Gashaponcito
TheBigO
Knuffelbeeuwtje
Outlaw_son

 

[niftydog]

Normally a boutique builder like this is lucky to have one or two vaguely recognisable names among dozens of obscure nordic metal bassists on their "Who's Using It" page. Who does Chunk Systems have?

Bootsy
JMJ
Mike Watt and
Byron Stroud

Jebus!


Knowing my luck it'll come out just as I'm supposed to be going on a holiday in two weeks time.

"Sorry Honey, no room for your suitcase, my bass amp is in the way."

 

[needmoney]

joelyb from Bass Peeps.

Also:
Gashaponcito
TheBigO
Knuffelbeeuwtje
Outlaw_son

So the 10th would be joelyb. Pretty sure the 4 you mentioned ordered through Godlyke (Gashaponcito and Knuffelbeeuwtje did, not sure about the other two).

 

[Jateca]

So the 10th would be joelyb. Pretty sure the 4 you mentioned ordered through Godlyke (Gashaponcito and Knuffelbeeuwtje did, not sure about the other two).

I've also ordered through Bass People and Joel informed me that I would be getting one of the 1st batch they receive.

Where did niftydog get the '10' figure for the 1st batch from?

 

[joelyb]

Hey guys

Let me explain the situation,

We had an original allocation from the first run of the pedals which much to my own and everyone's surprise we filled. Really Fast. I have actually upped our order with chunk 3 times to cover.

So yesterday i spoke to Richard about securing more of these pedals - (he was blown away by the numbers as well - We have dubbed it octavius mania) and more importantly how long before i receive the first shipment will we have to wait till we get more - Richard has told me that he will be able to tell me that time when he knows how long it takes to actually assemble one of them.

He has been working his team around the clock to get this pedal out asap and he will be getting back to me early next week with a time frame.

So this is the situation - we will still be taking pre orders at AUD 549. The pedal will be signed by richard at chunk but unfortunately we wont be able to do the shirt. Still an awesome deal.

Remember that these will be delivered after the first batch arrives - as i said, i'm not sure how long yet - untill i know that i wont reopen the back ordering on the website but if anyone is still wanting to order please email me on [email protected] - i need names and emails and locations. thanks.

i am keeping a list of people who are wanting one and i will be letting them know as soon as i know all the info and the web is back to taking orders.

I have done it like this because i want the exact deal to be on the website when people are ordering them so everything is 100% clear with no room for mis communication.

Guys i want to say thanks for the support and feel free to PM me with questions.

Sorry for the long post

jb

 

[joelyb]

A couple of things i missed:

The initial order was ended up much more than 10 - the demand has been so high that evan and I have both forfeited our place in the line so you guys can get them - i have to buy evan some beer to convince him


For you guys who have ordered from us already, your pedals are part of the initial order and will be delivered in the first run with the signed pedal and shirt.
so if you have ordered and paid through our website or in store already you are part of the first run.

Good times


Thanks guys

jb

 

[Jared Lash]

So the 10th would be joelyb. Pretty sure the 4 you mentioned ordered through Godlyke (Gashaponcito and Knuffelbeeuwtje did, not sure about the other two).

I got mine from Godlyke as well. I had hoped to go through ToneFactor but was told that they (along with most places) might not get any of the first run. So I preordered from Godlyke at the original price.

I have one pedal on loan and this one to arrive to finish* my pedalboard.




*Yes, I realize the ridiculousness of this claim. . .

 

[mikeboth]

Richard has told me that he will be able to tell me that time when he knows how long it takes to actually assemble one of them.

Hopefully fast enough to be able to make a profit and capitalize on the demand.

Fortunately I am completely broke, so temptation level = zero.

 

[Jateca]

Cheers for that update Joel, good to know what's going on.