Sibob Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 It appears I might have bought a lemon with this 415 High action, hella buzzing on the top end and no play at all in the truss rod....and that’s from a guitar tech. £200 in the hole....any ideas? Will someone likely buy a fully loaded body? Would be nice to get a little back on it! Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Awww, really sorry to hear that! I guess, not being as experienced as many on this forum, one of my biggest fears about older basses is whether they will still be fit for purpose and being able to spot the issues in time. Probably why I have a relatively new bass collection i.e. none currently over a decade old. No chance of returning to seller I presume? If anyone can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear it will be AndyT, I suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I don’t see that i’ll get anything out of the seller, it was being sold as seen, I saw that it needed a hefty setup in person, and still purchased it. He’s hardly going to hand me back the cash and be stuck with it. Caveat emptor innit. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 53 minutes ago, Sibob said: I don’t see that i’ll get anything out of the seller, it was being sold as seen, I saw that it needed a hefty setup in person, and still purchased it. He’s hardly going to hand me back the cash and be stuck with it. Caveat emptor innit. Si Status mm5 neck. Go! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 In fairness get some clever chap like @Andyjr1515 to steam the board off and replace the truss rod... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 41 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: In fairness get some clever chap like @Andyjr1515 to steam the board off and replace the truss rod... I feel for a £200 bass, it’s not really worth the effort unfortunately. Plus it doesn’t sound like it’s the truss rod, the neck is the shape/condition it is....the truss rod is working fine, just can’t effect the wood any further. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 So who got the eBay 414? I had a cheeky bid, but super low, was only 20mins away from me, so why not lol. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Me! Nah of course it wasn’t 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I know who got it. It wasn’t me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 11 hours ago, AndyTravis said: I know who got it. It wasn’t me... Or me. I nearly went for it but came to my senses. I'm happy with the 425, the 414 wouldn't get played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 On 20/08/2019 at 22:09, Sibob said: It appears I might have bought a lemon with this 415 High action, hella buzzing on the top end and no play at all in the truss rod....and that’s from a guitar tech. £200 in the hole....any ideas? Will someone likely buy a fully loaded body? Would be nice to get a little back on it! Si Save me looking back through the thread @Sibob, what colour is the 415? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, MoJo said: Save me looking back through the thread @Sibob, what colour is the 415? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Sibob said: Si @SibobIf the BB425 neck will fit the BB415 body, could be an interesting and unique hybrid. Please PM me with the width of the neck at the heel and how much you would be prepared to take for it, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, Sibob said: Si Err, thats not Lemon lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 14 minutes ago, MoJo said: @SibobIf the BB425 neck will fit the BB415 body, could be an interesting and unique hybrid. Please PM me with the width of the neck at the heel and how much you would be prepared to take for it, thanks Will do, i’ll take it off later and have a measure......the bass that is. Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Sibob said: Will do, i’ll take it off later and have a measure......the bass that is. Si Great, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baceface Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Love the orange finish on the 414/415s! Rather annoyingly a 414 came up on the Facebook Marketplace a couple of weeks ago - fairly local, looked in good condition for £200. Needless to say, being the procrastinating type, I snoozed and I ...err... loozed. I should have nabbed it as I'm still thinking of getting my 614 converted to passive but would probably need to pay a tech so a 414 would effectively be the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 On 22/08/2019 at 10:37, Sibob said: Will do, i’ll take it off later and have a measure......the bass that is. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 9 hours ago, MoJo said: PM’d Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Corto14 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Odd question: I tend to sweat a lot so that with glossy bodies the forearm attaches to the body; a satin body could be better in this sense? Which ones do you prefer? Pros & Cons I'm temped to take the satin black bb735a, but I'm also concern about its "longevity" vs a glossy finish Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Corto14 said: Odd question: I tend to sweat a lot so that with glossy bodies the forearm attaches to the body; a satin body could be better in this sense? Which ones do you prefer? Pros & Cons I'm temped to take the satin black bb735a, but I'm also concern about its "longevity" vs a glossy finish Thanks A satin finish will always be prone to more visible wear than a gloss finish. But on a practicality level, if gloss finishes are uncomfortable for you when playing then the decision is surely a no-brainer? Go for the satin black BB735a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 To add some info, matte finishes tend to wear in a way which slowly turns them glossy over time. This can actually end up looking pretty nice IMO with the edges and contours of the body developing a nice sheen while the flat surfaces retain more or their original matte look. Personally I really like the effect but I’m sure it isn’t for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, Corto14 said: Odd question: I tend to sweat a lot so that with glossy bodies the forearm attaches to the body; a satin body could be better in this sense? Which ones do you prefer? Pros & Cons I'm temped to take the satin black bb735a, but I'm also concern about its "longevity" vs a glossy finish Thanks You have a 734 in your sig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Corto14 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, CameronJ said: A satin finish will always be prone to more visible wear than a gloss finish. But on a practicality level, if gloss finishes are uncomfortable for you when playing then the decision is surely a no-brainer? Go for the satin black BB735a. Thanks for the reply I'm "sick" about cleaning things, especially reflective surfaces (I pass a cloth over the phone every time I use it, I know it's very worrying) so seeing even the fingerprints makes me nervous. I am also doubtful about the passage from 4 to 5 strings; I'd really like to have the fifth string, especially because I'm just starting out and therefore relatively fresh in everything concerning the bass, but I'm afraid that it's even more difficult as a self-taught person (all books and videos are related to the 4 strings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Corto14 said: Thanks for the reply I'm "sick" about cleaning things, especially reflective surfaces (I pass a cloth over the phone every time I use it, I know it's very worrying) so seeing even the fingerprints makes me nervous. I am also doubtful about the passage from 4 to 5 strings; I'd really like to have the fifth string, especially because I'm just starting out and therefore relatively fresh in everything concerning the bass, but I'm afraid that it's even more difficult as a self-taught person (all books and videos are related to the 4 strings) I’d get a white gloss finish. Very forgiving, and I’m not just saying that because I have one for sale! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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