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by opsguy
Mon Sep 04, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Guitars
Topic: Taking a guitar to and from Australia: Any CITES issues ?
Replies: 17
Views: 10454

Re: Taking a guitar to and from Australia: Any CITES issues ?

I have just moved 20 or so guitars and basses from Melbourne to Auckland. Most through a shipping company and a couple as luggage on Air New Zealand. Lots of rosewood. No issues at all. No questions about what type of wood etc It seemed as if it wasn’t even on the radar for customs anymore.
by opsguy
Tue May 30, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: Wow!Rare!Collectible!!!!
Topic: 1968 Stratocaster - resurrection
Replies: 54
Views: 44700

Re: 1968 Stratocaster - resurrection

Fantastic work Grant, given your day job its a huge commitment to find the time as well.
by opsguy
Thu Oct 13, 2022 6:19 pm
Forum: Guitars
Topic: The Acoustic Thread
Replies: 391
Views: 97718

Re: The Acoustic Thread

They are cool. I saw them on Tuesday night in Melbourne. Well worth the effort if you can get a ticket.
by opsguy
Sun Jul 31, 2022 1:17 pm
Forum: Guitars
Topic: Stratosphere Shipping time??
Replies: 14
Views: 1808

Re: Stratosphere Shipping time??

Hi, I bought some parts from Stratosphere last august. Took 7 days from payment to delivery to my house in Auckland. Shipped with UPS.
by opsguy
Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:03 am
Forum: Bass Guitars
Topic: Anyone like bass guitars?
Replies: 1561
Views: 606747

Re: Anyone like bass guitars?

Cheers all. I am really pleased with it. It is better to play standing up, sitting down it sits well forward. Not a major issue but quite different to the P bass. I see Sweetwater have stock again, a couple of demo’s also. Dibs duly noted Kev!
by opsguy
Fri Dec 03, 2021 10:13 am
Forum: Bass Guitars
Topic: Anyone like bass guitars?
Replies: 1561
Views: 606747

Re: Anyone like bass guitars?

This turned up yesterday. Gibson Non Reverse Thunderbird in Faded Pelham Blue. Great build quality. My first Thunderbird bass so feels very different to the Jazz and Precision. Smaller headstock and hipshot light tuners limit neck dive. Long reach to the first fret though! IMG_3455.JPG IMG_3456.JPG
by opsguy
Sun Oct 10, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: Amp Talk
Topic: The Kemper Thread
Replies: 146
Views: 184668

Re: The Kemper Thread

When I am in Melbourne in the apartment I run the kemper into a Boss Katana 2 - power amp mode. works well.
by opsguy
Sun Oct 10, 2021 8:20 am
Forum: Amp Talk
Topic: The Kemper Thread
Replies: 146
Views: 184668

Re: The Kemper Thread

I use a Line 6 powercab at home. The few gigs I did with it as per Oleg's suggestion- direct to line 6 Stagesource PA with Line 6 L2T as a foldback. As an aside an L2T for home use is good as well.
by opsguy
Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:57 am
Forum: GAS
Topic: Forums have been slow, how about a 'In the mail' thread?
Replies: 12051
Views: 1606870

Re: Forums have been slow, how about a 'In the mail' thread?

StratMatt wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 8:18 pm Are you guys still sending stuff out at all? Gonna flick me pedals cept for the Polymoon and a couple drives but think I'll wait til atleast Level 2.
Yes, I had a guitar picked up yesterday morning by courierpost through trademe. The important stuff is still happening!
by opsguy
Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:34 pm
Forum: Bass Guitars
Topic: Anyone like bass guitars?
Replies: 1561
Views: 606747

Re: Anyone like bass guitars?

Nice BG. I have been spending some time on bass, decided to learn how to play when I was stuck in Melbourne. Needed a break from guitar. Back in Melbourne now. Other basses are hidden.....900w Darkglass amp and stack, cause you need that in an apartment. Sandberg VM4. Neighbours hate me. 77C3838B-D...
by opsguy
Fri Apr 16, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: Bass Guitars
Topic: Anyone like bass guitars?
Replies: 1561
Views: 606747

Re: Anyone like bass guitars?

Nice BG. I have been spending some time on bass, decided to learn how to play when I was stuck in Melbourne. Needed a break from guitar. Back in Melbourne now. Other basses are hidden.....900w Darkglass amp and stack, cause you need that in an apartment. Sandberg VM4. Neighbours hate me. 77C3838B-D5...
by opsguy
Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: Show us yer gear
Topic: NGD: Bittersweet reunion
Replies: 110
Views: 20692

Re: NGD: Bittersweet reunion

Sorry to see this Ben. I was an early owner of this gat as well, super nice and crazy light. Hopefully the forum member does the right thing.
by opsguy
Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: Guitars
Topic: Strat comparisons
Replies: 120
Views: 31684

Re: Strat comparisons

Nice one Brian. Just saw who you bought it from. That’s the one I imported, it’s a good one.
by opsguy
Mon Oct 14, 2019 10:54 pm
Forum: Wow!Rare!Collectible!!!!
Topic: Conveyor Food Metal Detector
Replies: 17
Views: 12291

Re: Conveyor Food Metal Detector

Useful but industry has moved to sensor x technology as a first option due to sensitivity issues. It’s a classic true bypass vs buffered debate but thanks for your input. Thanks for your expertise, Phil. I guess we don't need this fella anymore then. No this chap is well intentioned but some years ...
by opsguy
Mon Oct 14, 2019 10:46 pm
Forum: Wow!Rare!Collectible!!!!
Topic: Conveyor Food Metal Detector
Replies: 17
Views: 12291

Re: Conveyor Food Metal Detector

Useful but industry has moved to sensor x technology as a first option due to sensitivity issues. It’s a classic true bypass vs buffered debate but thanks for your input.