Kev Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warwick-Streamer-NT4-string-bass-1988-Vintage-COLLECTABLE-Neck-Thru-/171801897849?"]http://www.ebay.co.u...-/171801897849?[/url] A warning about this bass; I used to own this and many facts about the instrument have not been disclosed in this listing! As is still visible, there is a crack in the neck that has been glued and should be fine, however is not particularly stable. My luthier has recommended that for the remainder of its life you should only really use the same gauge strings as adjustments to the truss rod could cause further damage to the neck. I did change strings on it and had no issues, however it is certainly something the buyer should know about. Also, when in my possession, the electronics were faulty. How major this was I never found out, but it appeared to be an issue with the MEC preamp - either the problem still exists or work has been done to correct the distortion. Be wary! Value is in the eye of the buyer, however I sold this for more than £1000 less than it is being advertised for now. I have contacted the seller to ask them to revise this listing with this information, as they have apparently told another eBayer that the mark on the neck is just wood grain!!! Thanks to roman_sub for pointing this out to me! Edited June 12, 2015 by Kev Quote
Kev Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 So, I remember it was sold here by the person who bought it from me: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/224975-sold/page__p__2311453__hl__streamer%201988__fromsearch__1#entry2311453 So the neck was just sanded back (as I recalled) so will be just the same as it was, and the preamp was swapped out due to the fault. Hmm... Quote
Kev Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) He listened then, maybe? I have had no response to my email though. We'll see how it's relisted I guess Edited June 12, 2015 by Kev Quote
roman_sub Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Indeed. I hated the idea of someone paying top $$$ for a vintage Warwick, without full knowledge of (prior) issues... Quote
Kev Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 So he has gone this route instead http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warwick-Bass-Guitar-/171801893349?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item280030d9e5 No details to just invite emails, then he can tell them what he wants in private. Reported, for what good it will do. Quote
spectoremg Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Well done for doing your best to set the record straight. Is that offset waist shape non-standard? Quote
Kev Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 The bass is standard for the transitional time it was made. Cracking instrument, but has its issues and I hate they are being hidden and apparently lied about when questioned. Withdrawing the listing and using a dummy listing instead speaks volumes (and he has several of these dummy listings too). Straightforward violation of eBay terms so hopefully they will all be pulled. Quote
spectoremg Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 I like the 'if in doubt hike the price' approach! Quote
Guest MoJo Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 The seller forgot to complete the description. 'My perfect bass for sale' with 'but it's not this one' Quote
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