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Lemon Rock is worth checking out.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1405177418' post='2499444'] Regarding feedback, I recently sent out some brand- new- but - cut to length strings on approval before payment ( at my suggestion) to a member who has excellent feedback from some senior Basschatters. The individual in question then claimed the E string had broken. No problem I said, I have another almost identical practically unused E string I can send you later today , shall I do that ? No reply, so after 24 hours I sent it anyway just in case he needed it , all at my own expense. The next thing , I get a PM saying he has bought a new set that afternoon, "what do you want to do? " I replied that he could keep the strings as a spare set with my compliments. What pisses me off is firstly that the fellow didn't tell me he had decided to buy a new set, and thus save me the expense and inconvenience of sending a replacement string, and, far, far more than that, after I told him to keep the strings for free, he didn't even say thank you or indeed acknowledge me in any way. Not so much as a" hello", "goodbye" or" kiss my arse". That is quite literally the definition of ignorant behaviour. Presumably he regards me with such disregard that I am not worth one more moment of his attention. All the other Basschat members that have had dealings with this chap apparently think he is wonderful. To me, he is the worst kind of timewaster, even if it is over a very small item. I didn't leave any feedback for fear of rocking the boat and causing a dispute that have no time or energy to get involved in , but it does make you wonder how reliable some people's feedback is. Are folks as likely to leave negative feedback as they are the positive kind when usually they are buzzing after buying something new that they like or getting paid for an item they wanted to sell? I couldn't really care less about such a small sum of money, but it is not nice to go out of your way to be fair to somebody and then be treated in such a contemptuous way. The chap is welcome to the strings, but he is not welcome to treat me like an idiot. That is Mrs Dingus' job. [/quote] I can totally understand why you would be hacked off

Worth the wait then Paul? Looking good with those strings, sets it off rather splendidly.

That is good Lozz. Not in the market for a new rig but a good heads up

If I had a road crew, I would certainly still be using my old 90's Trace rig. Absolutely loved the sound. Like others have said there are some real good second hand bargains to be had.

You did your old mum proud

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Welcome, enjoy the site.

For me the answer would be, does it sound good/do I like it as it is? If yes, then leave the existing strings on, if no, then replace them. But for pity sake don't ask for string recommendations

Looking good. I have similar on my USA Deluxe, as can be seen over there on the left

Maybe Thunderbird should have contacted Thomann but he explained perfectly clearly why he didn't, still no need for such a snotty response from Warwick or some of the posters on here.

Bob, didn't you say over on Talk Bass that the seller was supposedly in Penzance?

Just been reading your post on TB, what a sorry tale. Welcome to Bass chat. Really hope someone will be able to assist you.

That looks like a winner Rob. I've been impressed with the quality of the Japanese Fenders and really think they represent great value. I've been gigging Prosteels on a couple of my P basses over the last six months or so and really rate them.

No worries. Sorry can't help. I guess some Google searching will get you sorted

Have you tried contacting Wal? I emailed them a while back and had a very helpful reply within a day or two.

Same here but will leave it to you, we don't want to be bidding against each other.

Check out this site [url="http://home.provide.net/~cfh/fender2.html"]http://home.provide....fh/fender2.html[/url] Actually can't recall if it covers Japanese instruments but if not, it's still a good reference source for Fender stuff

Check everything is intact, no missing screws etc. Try to see if the truss rod nut is sound and not burred up and ideally check to see that it functions. Check for rattles, fret buzz, fret wear, high frets. etc. Check control pots function etc. Unless it has been seriously abused, I'm sure it will be fine, all the Japanese ones I've owned and played have been of a very good standard.

Hope it's as good as it looks

I don't think that's a bad price for a retail outlet. Being a Japanese one there is a very good chance it will be an excellent instrument. Obviously give it a thorough going over and then decide if you like it. You can then always make an offer. Good luck.