Baliol Bass-Made in the UK - Ken's Corner (Bass Forums Sponsored By KSB)

Matthew Tucker · #1 07-07-2007, 01:01 AM

Is this like your Baliol?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....9056&rd=1&rd=1

MattDenney · #2 07-12-2007, 11:54 AM

Yes, that does look like the bass.

I am not going to go to school and say, ''look, that bass you have had for the past 20 years is actually a sort after very highly prized gem of an instrument, so I am going to offer you £25 000 for it'' or offer them hundreds. If the bass might be worth my while getting and taking to my local professional bass restorer to get completely overhauled for £1000 then I will say, ''I need a bass, can I have the schools bass if I offer you £100 or so, seen as no one plays it now and you have two'' the other being an old Boosey and Hawkes ply bass. Its just a way of getting an instrument, as school doesn't know a £30 000 bass from a £1000 bass, so I could get lucky.

Matthew Tucker · #3 07-12-2007, 06:32 PM

Matt, its a ply bass, and you'd have to be careful how much money you spent on it, but if the only big damage is the cracked heel I think you can get that fixed for a few hundred pounds, have the fingerboard worked a bit and have a workable bass. It probably won't sound glorious, but it will work.

But then after a few weeks you'll want bridge adjusters to get the string height where you like it, and a set of new strings. Another few hundred pounds. Oh and a pickup if you want to play in a band, another hundred at least ...

That's just the basics to get the bass useable. Its not worth paying to fix any of the cosmetic issues.

You should definitely get the inside checked out to make sure the bass bar and bottom block are still firmly attached though, because if you need a top-off repair it may cost you more than the bass is worth.

MattDenney · #4 07-13-2007, 05:53 AM

Yes, I can see now. I thought all along it might be a solid bass for some reason, as it wasn't overly obvious that it was ply, even though the ribs felt quite thin... I definately will not bother with it now anyway!

Ohwell, onto the next bass then.. I am on the lookout for a carved bass in the UK, cheap though. Not £100, I was just taking the... seen as I planned to buy it off school

I have a friend who is possibly selling his Romanian made fully carved instrument, worth a thought.. Anyone ideas. Ken, anything in stock which might suit... £1000 or so?

Cheers,
Matt

Ken Smith · #5 07-13-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MattDenney

Ken, anything in stock which might suit... £1000 or so?

Cheers, Matt

Matt, it would cost you quite a bit to import a Bass from the states so unless it's a Bass costing 5k or more, don't bother. I don't have any carved Basses at this time under 4k/U$D.

Look for something used over there from a private owner that is also in good repair. Shops will often have some extra profit built in but on the other hand, may have it in better shape and set-up as well.

Go see my friend Bill at Thwaites. He will give you an idea what is possible dealer/shop-wise as he is a fair and honest guy to deal with. Tell him I sent you..

MattDenney · #6 07-14-2007, 07:38 PM

I have already contacted Bill..
I am going to get a bass privately though. I have a friend selling a carved Romanian bass cheaply, so that may be a possibility. Will see.

Thanks for all your help!
Matt

David Powell · #7 07-16-2007, 09:43 AM

Well, at least we know what a Baliol is now. Kind of a U.K. Kay.

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