Truckstop Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) I bought this off eBay last week and wished I hadn't bothered almost straight away. Plays like a dog, terrible neckdive, horribly uncomfortable to play and just feels a bit cheap. in pictures it looks cool; in the flesh it looks like a dogs dinner. Was thinking of stripping it and painting it surf green to turn it into some sort of surf-tastic surf machine but really it's not worth the hassle seeing as it has the playability (and tone) of a dying moose. I felt like giving it away but I quite want a little bit of money for it. I guess this might be suitable for someone who likes really poorly designed guitars or who likes funky looking things in their house. I suppose it might also be useful for purposes of alibi or anecdote. I might put some pictures up if I somehow struggle to sell it for a ten pound note. It's the black P model with some punky looking stickers on it. Painted neck and headstock too. No postage offered on this, collection from St. Albans (AL2 1AZ) only. Please help. Alex Edited August 1, 2013 by Truckstop
CamdenRob Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) I've bought some crap in the past by mistake, I sympathise... Surely someone wants a bass for a tenner though? I'd have used my pennies for this when I was 13... Edited July 31, 2013 by CamdenRob
Kev Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 Cheapest bass award?? I'd have it if i was local! Funny, your description is about my experience of any Fender Precision I've tried... [size=1]*runs!*[/size]
Musky Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I was considering getting a Jet Star a little while ago. I think you've just put me off!
Roger2611 Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 It's a shame it is such a poor bass. DeArmond built some really good quality instruments, I have a MT77 guitar which sounds great and is as well built as anything else I own....I would be tempted but I will struggle to get down your way for a while
discreet Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1375299558' post='2159536'] Funny, your description is about my experience of any Fender Precision I've tried... [size=1]*runs!*[/size] [/quote] You'd better run.
mckendrick Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1375299558' post='2159536'] Funny... [/quote] you're not remotely funny.
kevvo66 Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) We've all been there m8 could you not use it for a door stop or use the neck like I did for my dog to fetch ! Good luck with the sale Edited August 1, 2013 by kevvo66
Truckstop Posted August 1, 2013 Author Posted August 1, 2013 Well I'm sure someone's going to want it. It's not THAT bad, I just can't get over the playing position. To play it, you have to bend your wrist over the top bout (which is obviously painful) or you have to wear it super round-your-knees low (which is obviously retarded) and you can't play anywhere near the bridge pup which is kind of my thing. It'd suit a pick player much better I think. If it doesn't sell I'm not too bothered. I'll clean it and leave it under the bed and it might be worth something one day. Truckstop
kukkunyan Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 [quote name='Pestie' timestamp='1375342643' post='2159910'] PM'd, I like the sound of this challenge [/quote] You are brave.
charic Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 I'll take seconds if it doesn't go I've got the matching guitar
Truckstop Posted August 1, 2013 Author Posted August 1, 2013 Yep, sold!! Thanks for the enquiries everyone but unfortunately too late Cheers Alex
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