Want to see what an eBay seller regarded as a 'small neck twist'?

[funkyjimbob]

I bought a Warwick Infinity off of eBay last week that the seller described as having[color=#141823][font=Helvetica, Arial,] 'This bass has a small side-to-side twist on the top of the neck. Frets 1 through 5.[/font][/color]'

When it arrived today, this is what I was presented with:



I am gutted to be fair. Has anyone seen neck twist like that before? The headstock is completely out of line with the body! Naturally I have opened an 'item not as described' case.

Edited August 26, 2014 by funkyjimbob

[stingrayPete1977]

Jeez! Whats with all the windings on the string posts, are they to try and pull the neck back?

[bassmachine2112]

Eeeeeh.
Didn,t some builder put a twist in the neck for easier playing ?

[stingrayPete1977]

Yes the torzoidal ones, its not far off is it!

[EssentialTension]

Did you not ask to see photos of the twist before you bought it?

[HowieBass]

The problem is, what does one describe as a small twist (as an angle)? From looking at the photo it's probably about a 3 degree twist or so; I hope eBay agree it's more than 'small'. I'd say any twist in a neck is bad when it isn't designed to have one and to be avoided.

[cameltoe]

Owww!

Get down B&Q and buy a few G clamps and a workbench pronto!

How the hell does that happen? Did the guy have it tuned CFDG or something?

[stingrayPete1977]

Can we see the listing? I can't find it as a completed sale but I am on android tablet which isnt the best for ebay.

Edited August 26, 2014 by stingrayPete1977

[funkyjimbob]

Hey guys.
He has refunded the money which is great but is now offering it at a reduced rate. How much would you think it would cost me to get this repaired? I wouldn't give a more than a few hundred quid on it in this state.

[Grassie]

Not being funny or rude or nuffink, but I would've steered well clear of any bass advertised with a twist in the neck.

[stingrayPete1977]

I wouldnt touch it with a barge pole! Get your cash back and run away.

[funkyjimbob]

He said 200 quid? Bearing in mind I have 2 Warwicks already so the hardware etc could come in useful?

[stingrayPete1977]

If it was a bolt on maybe but I cant see the parts being 200 quids worth of use?

[funkyjimbob]

Yeah I suppose so. I didn't know whether it was worth offering 100 or so (as shipping back will be 50) and seeing if anyone could try and sort it?

[stingrayPete1977]

What is one worth with a straight neck? £100 would be worth it I'd say as a project, maybe it could be steamed and reset, then fret dressed I dont know plus they can just keep turning so it might come back fairly quick.

[icastle]

Looks like it's been leant up against a radiator over winter...

... just before an elephant sat on it.

[M@23]

Got to ask, why did you buy it in the first place? For a project or something?

[funkyjimbob]

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Got to ask, why did you buy it in the first place? For a project or something?
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Pretty much yeah. He sent pictures but he obviously didn't send one that showed the twist enough. He is extremely apologetic and has refunded so I am happy. I'm not going to bother even for spares I think as there is no chance that neck is coming back...

[M@23]

Nah, probably best to move on, especially if he is cooperating! Ebay can be a nightmare with disputes.
At least you got your hard earned back!

[funkyjimbob]

Well, the guy kindly let me keep it. So instead of paying UPS or whatever the 50 odd quid to send it back, he just took 50 quid in exchange for it. Probably can salvage the pickups and electronics?
Thanks

[chrismuzz]

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Well, the guy kindly let me keep it.
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Wow. I kind of feel bad for the guy now! Score for you though if its at all possible to fix

[PlungerModerno]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1409083232' post='2536224']
If it was a bolt on maybe but I cant see the parts being 200 quids worth of use?
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Ahhhh! Run! It's the set neck and neck through alliance of doom!!!!!

Ok maybe not - but if a neck goes south and it doesn't come off it's asking for trouble. Hopefully it can be repaired - from the picture it appears the unwanted twist is only near the headstock. That bodes well for a repair - you might only need to work with frets 1 - 7 or something.

[Marc S]

That's a small neck twist? Yikes

Still, at least you've now got a cheap project
I'm sure there are luthiers out there who would be able to sort this

For 50 quid, I'd have had it - even if for just a bit of a learning project.....

Let us know how you get on with straightening that neck
and good luck

[Bolo]

Contact the Warwick uk distributor and see if they can be of any service? Even if they charge you for repairs that might be worth it if it's a good bass.

[stingrayPete1977]

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Ahhhh! Run! It's the set neck and neck through alliance of doom!!!!!

Ok maybe not - but if a neck goes south and it doesn't come off it's asking for trouble. Hopefully it can be repaired - from the picture it appears the unwanted twist is only near the headstock. That bodes well for a repair - you might only need to work with frets 1 - 7 or something.
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Ive got nothing against a set neck but it would make either repairing or replacing this one a hell of a lot easier if it could come off!

Hmm now im thinking cut the neck off a stick a mighty mite or something on? Very John Entwistle!