Annoying Twit Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 This one looks really nice IMHO, though I think it's an "internet cheapie". I like the selection of woods. I like the overall design. I like the headstock. I like the subtle fretboard lines and dots. I even like the look of the logo, which is often poorly done in cheap basses. And I like the design of the hard case. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-String-Thru-Neck-Bass-Active-Walnut-Fretless-/220744765725?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item336569d11d"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-String-Thru-Neck-B...=item336569d11d[/url] Though, I'm not planning to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 If only it was a fretted 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1141373' date='Feb 25 2011, 03:47 PM']If only it was a fretted 5.[/quote] They exist. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-String-Thru-Neck-Bass-Active-Walnut-Fanndec-/220739767439"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-String-Thru-Neck-B...c-/220739767439[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 That is rather nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) looks ok to me ross. you never can tell with photos. though a few things i noticed straight away. the poorly fitted nut and the treble side of the top has a join. the headstock still has marker pen on the edge, why? also the spelling of middle (midden?) bothers me (a little picky maybe, but a bit careless and doesn't instill confidence). also if it's designed in uk, why is it located in germany. it seems that as a 'prototype' it has remained unfinished in certain aspects. no doubt you could bring it up to spec with a little work, but if it has these slight defecst on the surface, whats going on inside? Edited February 25, 2011 by lettsguitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 [quote name='lettsguitars' post='1141388' date='Feb 25 2011, 03:59 PM']looks ok to me ross. you never can tell with photos. though a few things i noticed straight away. the poorly fitted nut and the treble side of the top has a join. the headstock still has marker pen on the edge, why? also the spelling of middle (midden?) bothers me (a little picky maybe, but a bit careless and doesn't instill confidence). also if it's designed in uk, why is it located in germany. it seems that as a 'prototype' it has remained unfinished in certain aspects. no doubt you could bring it up to spec with a little work, but if it has these slight defecst on the surface, whats going on inside?[/quote] Yes. That's one of the reasons that I wouldn't buy one as it's an unknown quantity, and some of the other German internet sourced cheapies have been of variable quality according to people who've bought one. but, I just like the visual design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 one more thing. the headstock is veneered not capped. cool. no bother, but if you're using veneers, why not use beautiful veneers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 [quote name='Johnston' post='1141508' date='Feb 25 2011, 05:25 PM'][url="http://www.fanndecguitar.com/contact.asp"]why not ask [/url] [url="http://www.fanndecguitar.com/dealers.asp"]Dealer list [/url] see anything odd??[/quote] VERY STRANGE. designed by andy m no less!? they fly the union flag proudly but have no uk contact or uk dealer. just all the most reputable dealers in the usual places. isreal, ukraine, bolivia, bangkok etc ok nothing wrong with that i guess. nothing in germany though, which is where the ebay item is located. very very weird. wouldn't touch it with mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Johnston' post='1141508' date='Feb 25 2011, 05:25 PM'][url="http://www.fanndecguitar.com/contact.asp"]why not ask [/url] [url="http://www.fanndecguitar.com/dealers.asp"]Dealer list [/url] see anything odd??[/quote] I don't know if this is what you mean, but the map places Bolivia in Africa. Edit: Now that I think of it, it seems a bit odd that the don't give the surname of the luthier Andy M. Is he well known? A google search doesn't tell me anything. Edited February 25, 2011 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Great looking bass though....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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