binky_bass Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Hey guys, I've been offered a 9 string Conklin sidewinder custom with fanned frets and a Pac-Man inlay and Pac-Man tuners and knobs for around £2000... It's most definitely used, but in good shape. Should I buy? I'd be interested to know what people think of this... Thanks, Russ. (if this is in the wrong thread, feel free to chuck it in the right one! this one seemed most appropriate.) Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Mmmmm, 9 string bass"...how much!?! If you really really love it , and you'll keep it forever, then ok. But, if , like many of us , you get GAS , then you may have problems with selling it on. Quote
binky_bass Posted January 23, 2012 Author Posted January 23, 2012 I do have a 10 string bee so I'm not unfamiliar with these beasts! And who doesn't like Pac-Man? I'm leaning towards buying... I think for a Conklin 9 string custom its a good deal. Still, more opinions will help make a decision. Thanks Guys. Russ. Quote
AttitudeCastle Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Who offered this to you? Last i heard of it, Jean was still selling it for $5K, or has the priced come down? Do you know jean? (Sorry, i'm a tad fan-ish at times!) I LOVE the Pac-9 it's one of my favourite basses! The tuners are just so cool xD Quote
Chris Horton Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 It is totally down to personal taste. I would never buy it mainly because i could never play it But , i do yhink that the bass looks very cool. If you have the money and it is something you love then i think that you have to go for it we should enjoy these things while we can ........................ Quote
fender73 Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Not my bag personally, and agree that resale will be an issue, but if you want it go for it! Quote
AttitudeCastle Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 BUY IT. And if you don't get on with it sell it to me at a minor loss Quote
binky_bass Posted January 26, 2012 Author Posted January 26, 2012 It's getting bought... Can't wait!! Bring on the Conklin 9. Quote
fender73 Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 well done that man...but we'll need pics!! Quote
binky_bass Posted January 26, 2012 Author Posted January 26, 2012 might take a few weeks as I've got to fly to San Francisco to pick her up! Quote
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