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henry_crun

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« on: June 23, 2007, 06:27:17 PM »
All
 
Bass Northwest in Seattle have an Epic 4-string and an Essence fretless - click on link below.
 
I bought my Elan from them - they're good guys!
 
http://www.bassnw.com/usedbass.htm
 
Regards from New Zealand
 
Grant

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« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2007, 12:11:05 AM »
Howdy Grant,
 Was it a beautiful red Elan 5?  
I was the owner behind the consignment,
How did it fair traveling around this planet?...
 
I am glad she found a happy home.
 
cheers

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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2007, 05:04:47 PM »
Hi, yes she is a magnificent red Elan!  She's my pride and joy - a magnificent instrument.
 
I picked her up myself from Bass NW, and brought her back to NZ with me.
 
Regards
 
Grant

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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2007, 08:39:31 AM »
Grant,
 
Glad to hear your experience was satisfacory. Any feedback regarding packing/shipping that might prove useful?
 
I'm considering the fretless Essence.
 
thanks,
Mike

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« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2007, 10:32:20 AM »
Hi Mike,
 
I can't speak for Grant, but I've bought several basses and an amp from Chad and Evan at Bass Northwest, and have received only the finest in service. The items they shipped to me were new and in OEM packaging, but I'm sure they'd be careful packing and shipping used items.  
 
That Essence looks really nice, good luck!
 
Reid

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« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2007, 11:38:05 AM »
I can attest that a Korean Hamer 12 arrived safe and sound to New Jersey in a new looking TKL tweed case.

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« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2007, 12:01:45 PM »
Thanks for the responses, Reid and Danno.
 
I talked to Chad a few minutes ago, very friendly and helpful.
 
Currently the Essence is on hold for an overseas buyer. I'm next in line if the deal falls through. There's always another one out there if this one gets away.
 
Mike

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« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2007, 12:05:46 PM »
This may the sign you were waiting on Mike.  
If that  overseas deal falls thru
I'd have to say the bass is for you

henry_crun

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« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2007, 03:03:42 PM »
Hi, I called into the store in Seattle and picked the bass up in person.  Took it home with me as checked baggage (with Air New Zealand) - arrived safely!
 
Regards
 
Grant

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« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2007, 03:13:57 PM »
Congrats!

mikedm

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« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2007, 08:46:58 AM »
Thanks, Grant
 
Chad informed me that the Essence was on it's way to France.
 
Two fine basses; two happy owners, congratulations!
 
Mike

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« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2007, 05:35:55 PM »
Hmmmm
 
Essence is french for gasoline - I hope they know what they've bought (joke).
 
Grant