Bridgehouse Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 1 minute ago, EBS_freak said: Especially when the word "literally" is inserted before the word play. Err.. it literally doesn't. And then you realise that the ad has "Mint and unplayed" at the top, with "literally plays itself" at the bottom... ..which is lucky.. 1 Quote
EBS_freak Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Bridgehouse said: And then you realise that the ad has "Mint and unplayed" at the top, with "literally plays itself" at the bottom... ..which is lucky.. Ha! Very good Quote
Dan Dare Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 I like "custom built" or "rare/one off" for a Bitsa. Or "grab a bargain" for something that is being offered for about £50 less than full retail. Then there are the pals of sellers, who post comments such as "Why is this still for sale? Bargain of the century", etc. To which the response is "Why not buy it yourself, then?"... Quote
Rich Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 49 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: "I can't believe I'm selling it" - er, so why are you selling it? Sometimes, needs must when the devil drives. A couple of times, I've been so broke I've actually contemplated selling my beloved Wal. The very thought makes me shudder. Quote
Bridgehouse Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Just now, Rich said: Sometimes, needs must when the devil drives. A couple of times, I've been so broke I've actually contemplated selling my beloved Wal. The very thought makes me shudder. Ha, yes I know what you mean.. However, the instances I was referring to is when you see that in an ad from someone who is clearly a bedroom seller.. Quote
Rich Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Ah, gotcha. Yup, that's different. How about the classic "found in my dead uncle's loft"? Always good for a larf, that one. Quote
Bridgehouse Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Actually, my favourite is "here is my blah blah bass for sale etc.. bought it quite recently but not gelled with it... ...only one owner.." But aren't you the second owner?? Quote
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Grangur Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Rich said: Ah, gotcha. Yup, that's different. How about the classic "found in my dead uncle's loft"? Always good for a larf, that one. Always been surprised at the number I've come across where "a mate left it behind". £5 here says no BCer has ever taken a bass to a mate and left it and wouldn't want it back unless it was a donation to a good, worthy cause. Quote
JellyKnees Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 I prefer a bass that plays like flora... Quote
ZilchWoolham Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 18 hours ago, Graham said: "If you're reading this, you know what it is" Well, no actually not necesarilly, any chance of some detail? Oh Christ, I really hate this one. I still don't really understand what they're trying to do. Scare people away? That's what it always does it me. I assume, though, they might be trying to give the instrument an air of exclusivity, most likely to justify the massively inflated price. Quote
Grangur Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 "Bass for sale. I'll post pictures later..." Then they don't post pics. What's the point? Quote
bubinga5 Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 As mentioned, "its got the fastest neck I've ever played" .......and "it plays like butter Or (buttah)". What on earth are they talking about.?. Ha ha yeah and "it plays itself". Quote
Rich Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 1 hour ago, JellyKnees said: I prefer a bass that plays like flora... Or there's always I Can't Believe It's Not Playing Like Butter..? Quote
Bridgehouse Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, Rich said: Or there's always I Can't Believe It's Not Playing Like Butter..? If someone put that in their ad I'd definitely not buy. Quote
EBS_freak Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Growl, thumps, mwah... because technique plays no party in those characteristics... in whatever way you choose to interpret what those characteristics are... Quote
Bridgehouse Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, EBS_freak said: Growl, thumps, mwah... because technique plays no party in those characteristics... in whatever way you choose to interpret what those characteristics are... Steady.. or you will be straying into "made out of only the finest quality Tonewoods..." Quote
PaulWarning Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 one of the best basses I've ever played, lovely tone,but I've got too many basses so it's got to go........well shouldn't you be selling one of your other basses then? 1 Quote
EBS_freak Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Only selling because I don't play 5s any more... Meanwhile, the OP has a NBD post with his/her new 5er. Quote
Bridgehouse Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, PaulWarning said: one of the best basses I've ever played, lovely tone,but I've got too many basses so it's got to go........well shouldn't you be selling one of your other basses then? To be fair, imagine the ribbing if a FS ad started with "I have too many basses and this one is frankly the worst one of the lot. So I'm selling it.." Quote
PaulWarning Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Bridgehouse said: To be fair, imagine the ribbing if a FS ad started with "I have too many basses and this one is frankly the worst one of the lot. So I'm selling it.." dunno, might get the ad more attention and when an amp's being sold the number of times it says "recently serviced", service engineers must be run off their feet Quote
Bridgehouse Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, PaulWarning said: dunno, might get the ad more attention and when an amp's being sold the number of times it says "recently serviced", service engineers must be run off their feet Maybe it's had a home-service Quote
PaulWarning Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 7 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: Maybe it's had a home-service reckon so, quick run round with the vacuum cleaner on a solid state amp and that's about it :-) Quote
EBS_freak Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 "I opened the amp and gave it a quick hoover" is about as much as a pro-service most amps get. If it ain't broke and all that. 1 Quote
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