An interesting project starting point

[neepheid]

Just snagged one of these from the states for £60 [b]delivered[/b]



Looks like a good starting point for a project, there's still a few left - another one went for a fiver less last night!

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They seem like good sellers, prompt responses to my questions and +ve feedback received already.

Of course, there's still USPS/HM Customs and Excise/ParcelFarce to make it through.

[Happy Jack]

What wood is that?

[beerdragon]

He's sold a lot of stuff, but he's got over fifty neg feedback in the last month.

[neepheid]

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='277676' date='Sep 5 2008, 11:08 AM']What wood is that?[/quote]

The seller told me it was alder.

[neepheid]

[quote name='beerdragon' post='277692' date='Sep 5 2008, 11:20 AM']He's sold a lot of stuff, but he's got over fifty neg feedback in the last month.[/quote]

I've read between the lines on this one - 9 of them were from the same guy, all complaining about not combining postage. Another 28 -ves from the same buyer at the same time. I count those as a single transaction, personally. One big order went wrong and the buyer left -ve for every single item. It just looks bad because of the totting up. In my opinion that skews it to look really bad. If you combine these groups into 1 complaint each, that's down to 17 -ve now or 0.5%.

Further more, they seem to actually respond to -ve feedback.

I'm not that worried, my experience has been positive so far.

Edited September 5, 2008 by neepheid

[warwickhunt]

Have you actually received yours then?

[neepheid]

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='277721' date='Sep 5 2008, 11:58 AM']Have you actually received yours then?[/quote]

Nah, I only bought it yesterday. As I said in my initial post - there's still USPS/HM Customs and Excise/ParcelFarce to make it through.

I feel like I have to defend myself here in the face of some scepticism. It's just a heads up on what seems like a reasonable starting point for a project, at a favourable price. Yes, it's in the states. Yes there has been some negative feedback. If that bothers you - caveat emptor - if you think it looks dodgy, walk away. I consider the risks to be within acceptable tolerances, as I explained earlier in the thread.

[mistahbenn]

[quote name='neepheid' post='277744' date='Sep 5 2008, 12:30 PM']Nah, I only bought it yesterday. As I said in my initial post - there's still USPS/HM Customs and Excise/ParcelFarce to make it through.

I feel like I have to defend myself here in the face of some scepticism. It's just a heads up on what seems like a reasonable starting point for a project, at a favourable price. Yes, it's in the states. Yes there has been some negative feedback. If that bothers you - caveat emptor - if you think it looks dodgy, walk away. I consider the risks to be within acceptable tolerances, as I explained earlier in the thread.[/quote]
Well said!

[Prosebass]

[quote name='neepheid' post='277658' date='Sep 5 2008, 10:46 AM']Just snagged one of these from the states for £60 [b]delivered[/b]



Looks like a good starting point for a project, there's still a few left - another one went for a fiver less last night!

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They seem like good sellers, prompt responses to my questions and +ve feedback received already.

Of course, there's still USPS/HM Customs and Excise/ParcelFarce to make it through.[/quote]

Looks good to me....and as you say its a risk you decided to take. National Music Supply are massive , just look at the feedback score, I'm sure you will have no problems with them and if you do I'm sure they will rectify it. Even if they don't you've lost the price of a few beers and a curry
Do you need some humbuckers for it ?

[warwickhunt]

[quote name='neepheid' post='277744' date='Sep 5 2008, 12:30 PM']Nah, I only bought it yesterday. As I said in my initial post - there's still USPS/HM Customs and Excise/ParcelFarce to make it through.

I feel like I have to defend myself here in the face of some scepticism. It's just a heads up on what seems like a reasonable starting point for a project, at a favourable price. Yes, it's in the states. Yes there has been some negative feedback. If that bothers you - caveat emptor - if you think it looks dodgy, walk away. I consider the risks to be within acceptable tolerances, as I explained earlier in the thread.[/quote]

I'm not having a dig, just genuinely interested. I've taken far greater risks on eBay sales and though there is time for me to get shafted yet, I've always been happy with how things have gone and what I have received.

I reckon that looks a cracking deal and for a project it looks as good as you'll get anywhere

[warwickhunt]

Judging from the wood colour/patternation I have a sneaking suspicion the wood 'might' be Korina rather than Alder. I'm no expert so don't gun me down but I've seen a fair bit of Alder and Korina but I am aware that photos can be deceptive. Not that it matters, it's a bargain price and whether it is Alder or Korina they are both valid tone woods

[neepheid]

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='277928' date='Sep 5 2008, 03:33 PM']Judging from the wood colour/patternation I have a sneaking suspicion the wood 'might' be Korina rather than Alder. I'm no expert so don't gun me down but I've seen a fair bit of Alder and Korina but I am aware that photos can be deceptive. Not that it matters, it's a bargain price and whether it is Alder or Korina they are both valid tone woods [/quote]

Yeah, I know what you mean, I'm dubious as to whether it is either not the prettiest piece of alder I've ever seen, or they are mistaken. Poplar is also a shout:


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Oh well, I won't know for sure until I get it. Also they used the same photo for all the auctions, so it might not even be that exact one I get.

[steve]

thanks for the heads up, I'll be interested to hear your impressions of it when it arrives

[neepheid]

[quote name='Prosebass' post='277896' date='Sep 5 2008, 03:05 PM']Do you need some humbuckers for it ?[/quote]

Heh, dunno quite what I'm doing yet. I'll reserve judgement until I get it and see the quality (or not) of the routing and the dimensions. However, I'm speculating about some traditional looking stuff, like maybe TV Jones Thundertrons.

[Happy Jack]

Mind you, there are alternatives ...

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[neepheid]

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='279998' date='Sep 8 2008, 09:07 PM']Mind you, there are alternatives ...

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[/quote]

Mmm, that looks rather saucy in black and white/cream binding. If the wood's not pretty on the body I've snagged here then I might go in that direction...

[SJA]

I liked the look of the 90's Gibson Les Paul bass, so I'd choose EMG select humbuckers (on the cheap), trans red or red stain on the body & neck, and black GB7 tuners and black gotoh 201 bridge.

Edited September 9, 2008 by SJA

[Ou7shined]

I'd put money on it getting a hipshot bridge.