CamdenRob Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) [b]*GONE[/b]* I picked this up last week as I was interested to find out just how "unplayable" the Thomann Deco basses were. I was amazed when this arrived, the D they have stamped into the neck near the heel to identify this bass as a deco is bigger than the ding that made it a deco in the first place... Very useable range of tones. The P is thumpy and deep and the J is surprisingly burpy and clear. Additionally the tone control actually does something and rolls the treble off nicely should that be your bag. The output is a little low but not really an issue. The body finish is OK and the neck / headstock has a rather pleasing grain to it. The pickguard however is horrendous... A black or white replacement would look great I reckon. Frets are level and reasonably finished, one of the side markers is placed a bit off centre but apart from that it's a well put together bass. Could do with a setup and the strings are a bit naff but hey it was sold as unplayable... Even at full value this bass would give Squier something to think about. It really is quite good. I have no need for it and bought it as a bit of a folly really. I'm sure someone one out there needs a bass and I'm happy to pass this on. Would make an interesting project for those with the skills as well, I reckon that jazz pickup would sounds great if this was fretless. I do still have the box, but shipping is a pain so collection prefered, from Camden, London. I can be around tomorrow if anyone wants to pick it up. Some pics... look at that pickguard Edited July 3, 2015 by CamdenRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Happy to oblige, if it's going! Can pick up today or tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1435912515' post='2813473'] Happy to oblige, if it's going! Can pick up today or tomorrow! [/quote] No worries, I'll PM you my address. Edited July 3, 2015 by CamdenRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) A free perfectly playable bass! Impressed. Edited July 3, 2015 by Annoying Twit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 GONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 And I have a mint green pick guard to go on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Nice one Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Very generous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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