fretlessguy Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 If it does bother you that much send it back. I would keep it myself for the simple fact it looks like Nessie sticking her head out the water when viewed upside down. Oh...never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 [quote name='Risk101' timestamp='1482512715' post='3201233'] Wouldn't hesitate to send it back - very poor wood selection - looks unnatural in my view. You have the love the look as much as the sound. [/quote] Unnatural looking wood? Now I've heard everything!😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 [quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1482874758' post='3203306'] Unnatural looking wood? Now I've heard everything! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Have you made a decision yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floFC Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1483096669' post='3204658'] Have you made a decision yet? [/quote] I thought a decision was made on post #41. Are we having another round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 [quote name='floFC' timestamp='1483097574' post='3204670'] Are we having another round? [/quote] Not until I've found my glasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) I sent the bass back and requested another due to the scratch on the neck. They are going to send me a new one, estimated delivery 11th Jan. I'll post a pic when it arrives. I posted a pic of the scratch for which i returned it if anybody is interested. As a side note, I have actually come round to the idea of ugly wood. Wood is wood. If the next one is ugly. I'll keep it Edited December 30, 2016 by GisserD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 New guitar arrived today. The wood grain is "normal" and no damage to speak of on initial inspection. Only had 2 mins with it tho as I'm at work. Full inspection and report will follow But I'm over the moon with how it looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Looks great. I really like these. I also like that Fender supply a proper case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 [quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1484147939' post='3213047'] New guitar arrived today. The wood grain is "normal" and no damage to speak of on initial inspection. Only had 2 mins with it tho as I'm at work. Full inspection and report will follow But I'm over the moon with how it looks [/quote] Ah, NO!!!! Just when we were getting a real division in the opinions and we could have had a real 2nd round to the argument! It looks great. Can you play it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1484166136' post='3213284'] It looks great. Can you play it? [/quote] not nearly as well as id like too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1484220673' post='3213613'] not nearly as well as id like too... [/quote] You're in good company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1484147939' post='3213047'] New guitar arrived today. The wood grain is "normal" and no damage to speak of on initial inspection. Only had 2 mins with it tho as I'm at work. Full inspection and report will follow But I'm over the moon with how it looks [/quote] it could just be the photo but it looks to me like you need to remove the scratchplate to access the trussrod? please tell me that isnt the case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1484221107' post='3213619'] it could just be the photo but it looks to me like you need to remove the scratchplate to access the trussrod? please tell me that isnt the case! [/quote] Isn't it like the Music Man spoke wheel system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1484221107' post='3213619'] it could just be the photo but it looks to me like you need to remove the scratchplate to access the trussrod? please tell me that isnt the case! [/quote] No. This doesn't use an Allen key. This has a round wheel with holes that you insert a rod into and turn it. If you look closely you can see the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1484221107' post='3213619'] it could just be the photo but it looks to me like you need to remove the scratchplate to access the trussrod? please tell me that isnt the case! [/quote] Isn't that the normal fender way of doing things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 I can confirm that the elite series has the misicman style truss rod adjustment wheel. you can adjust the truss rod without removing anything using an allen key or a suitable rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkandrew Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1484147939' post='3213047'] New guitar arrived today. The wood grain is "normal" and no damage to speak of on initial inspection. Only had 2 mins with it tho as I'm at work. Full inspection and report will follow But I'm over the moon with how it looks [/quote] Quite pretty, for a Fender (ducks and runs away ...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1484258323' post='3214202'] Quite pretty, for a Fender (ducks and runs away ...). [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenjames Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 looks amazing! I think I would have sent the first one back. The scratch alone is enough reason to do that. The second one looks really good. What are/were they like to play? any differences at all in feel or sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 [quote name='chickenjames' timestamp='1484398981' post='3215193'] looks amazing! I think I would have sent the first one back. The scratch alone is enough reason to do that. The second one looks really good. What are/were they like to play? any differences at all in feel or sound? [/quote] It's a dream to play. The kneck is so comfortable with the variable radius and neck shape.I had to spend a few evenings setting it up properly but I'm very close to where I want it now. I've never owned a fender before, as they never really grabbed my attention before. But this one sure does! The Finnish is superb, very playable, punchy usable toned packed with that fender growl that I like. The supplied fitted case is really great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 And now there's a new limited run of Fenders emphasising blemishes... like this Strat http://www.pmtonline.co.uk/fender-fsr-limited-edition-59-american-vintage-stratocaster-natural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapp Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I guess the main thing is you're much happier with the replacement.......job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='zapp' timestamp='1486215436' post='3230094'] I guess the main thing is you're much happier with the replacement.......job done. [/quote] Quite right. This is the happy ending I was looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1486214106' post='3230082'] And now there's a new limited run of Fenders emphasising blemishes... like this Strat [url="http://www.pmtonline.co.uk/fender-fsr-limited-edition-59-american-vintage-stratocaster-natural"]http://www.pmtonline...ocaster-natural[/url] [/quote] Geez! Now I quite like relic'ed guitars, but that is a whole other level and I think its' awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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