MrTea Posted October 24, 2017 Posted October 24, 2017 [quote name='Geddys nose' timestamp='1508861770' post='3394960'] Mine turned up minus headstock.. Only Bubble wrap over soft case. [/quote] Ouch - mine was wrapped in fairly thick cardboard with the handle passed through the case to make it easier to carry. That said, it's not all rosy - the case has no tags on the main pulls and the volume pot seems to turn indefinitely and is stuck at full volume. I've emailed the seller but also acecpt that these were pretty much 'sold as seen'. Oh and the strings are disgusting - looking forward to getting a new set on there! Quote
Geddys nose Posted October 24, 2017 Author Posted October 24, 2017 It was UPS which is one of the better couriers, I told him he has very little chance of getting anything seeing it was not in a box. Just asked for my money back and asked him if he wants the bass back. Good luck Ash hope mines in the minority! Quote
ash Posted October 24, 2017 Posted October 24, 2017 They won’t pay insurance for that, UPS specify that items ought to be packaged properly. Hope you get your cash return Si - Why do people not put a bit of effort into shipping these things? Quote
ash Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Mine has turned up in decent condition as the headstock had been properly protected - the strings aren’t great but I think I have some spares. The pots turn infinitely too but work. There was a brace missing but I didn’t like the higher brace when I played one before. My mate bought one and it turned up in a bit of a mess so I guess this is the luck of the draw! Immediately realised why I sold my original one a few years ago as it doesn’t do my back and shoulder many favours.....😮 Quote
Geddys nose Posted October 25, 2017 Author Posted October 25, 2017 Great to hear that Ash. Got my refund and he said I can keep the bass. Headstocks in 3 bits if anyone wants a project for free. Quote
ash Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Good stuff Si - the headstock could be a cheap and easy fix - is the preamp ok? Local guitar luthier in Lancaster Paul Guppy fixed his own Stagg that had a headstock break. My mate has also asked to return his as it’s not up to the job. Quote
Geddys nose Posted October 25, 2017 Author Posted October 25, 2017 I've never plugged it in but your mate can have it if he wants to fix it.The bag is Ok and it has both arms. Quote
Matt P Posted October 26, 2017 Posted October 26, 2017 [quote name='Geddys nose' timestamp='1508947594' post='3395558'] I've never plugged it in but your mate can have it if he wants to fix it.The bag is Ok and it has both arms. [/quote] Have you found a home for this or is it still up for grabs? I might be interested as a project, any chance of some pictures of the damage? Matt Quote
Geddys nose Posted October 26, 2017 Author Posted October 26, 2017 Hi Matt, I’m afraid it’s going to a new home soon. Thanks Quote
Matt P Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 No worries, I thought it was probably gone but shy bairns get nowt! Matt Quote
ricksterphil Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 I messaged the guy and he's getting some more in next week....be interesting to see what he lists them at. If they are no too much cash I just know I'm gonna spring for one...I'm going to question him about packaging tho Quote
ricksterphil Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 They're back [url="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stagg-Electric-Stick-Bass/232544578910?hash=item3624bcad5e:g:cp8AAOSwe7lZ5Pcv"]https://www.ebay.co....p8AAOSwe7lZ5Pcv[/url] Quote
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