Finally the painful wait begins......

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 7:45 am

I've had the unfortunate experience of dealing with two DHL employees outside of the freight environment and been particularly unimpressed with their demeanor, personal skills and professionalism. I don't want to paint with too wide a brush based on this small sample, but perhaps they've managed to specialize in hiring all the folks that just don't care.

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:34 am

Paul, after we get through with the guy who stole your Woody, let's go after DHL!

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:06 am

Sounds painful!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:24 am

Woodie...DHL...this sounds like it could be a urology self-help group...

karl_teten · Post by **karl_teten** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:30 am

I have used DHL AIR for several years now. No problems. Always on time. Everything in one piece. I no longer use ground service for musical instruments.

When I was in college I used to work in a shipping warehouse that used UPS and FedEx. I used to watch the drivers THROW the packages into the back of their trucks daily. It was that style or nothing. The suggestion was to insure everything.

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 12:09 pm

Quote:
"Woodie...DHL...this sounds like it could be a urology self-help group..."

Would that be moderated by Dr. I.P. Freely?

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 2:18 pm

Slightly back on topic......

It's been over 24 hours so I opened the case to check things out. The bass is room temperature without a hint of cold. So all seems well. It plays nice and has a good tone.....I'll know more about it's sound when I play it with my main rig at practice Thursday and a gig on Saturday. One of the p/u screws is stripped but other than that it is in excellent condition. It certainly needs a good cleaning and polishing though. I'll take some fresh pics when I get it cleaned up later.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 2:29 pm

Very cool Brian! Being a later v63, I suppose this one has one of the thicker necks, am I right?

Hope it's around for MARF.

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:46 pm

I'll bring my V63 to compare it with tomorrow, Brian.

kojakcurtis · Post by **kojakcurtis** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:20 pm

I hope you love it.