steve-bbb Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 22 hours ago, PawelG said: Or “like butter”? Seems like all of the second hand basses advertised online have that in the description. mojo there was a thread recently on faceache cant remember where , the jist of which some young(er than me) whippersnapper was commenting whether he could justify calling something 'relic'd' to which i responded that you possibly could but beware of miserable old cynics such as myself who have been around the block a few times and know what roadworn look like as compared to careless and neglectful handling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilebodgers Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 hour ago, BassTractor said: Hehe. The thing is one doesn't even need to advertise them as playing like a dream. I recently sold 15 basses, and four of them were advertised with a warning about them NOT playing like a dream. The buyers confirmed that they knew what they were going to, and paid me the asking price, which was not lower than similar basses that did indeed play like a dream. I guess sometimes it's the specific design that's important, and other times it's the buyer's conviction he/she can do something about it. Also, being honest about these things saves you a lot of trouble afterwards, and it also makes the other ads more trustworthy. Win win. Absolutely. I bought a s/h MiM Strat that the seller said had some fret buzz and had priced a bit cheaper than normal. There is a high fret up at the dusty end causing it, but that will be gone after I do a level+crown+polish. Apart from that it is in great condition and I was very pleased with the seller's honesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) Always pays to be honest and the seller will feel better knowing he hasn't misled someone. Everyone's a winner with an honest sale. Now I'm selling my Made in Dumbarton Jazz bass original copy with the lowest action i've ever seen. The strings actually sit on the 12th fret. Bridge is fully adjustable UP the way. Intonation doesn't matter with this incredible bass. Plays itself and the Truss rod is now glued in a fixed position to ensure staright-ish neck. The pick ups are so active i needed to fit them on the back of the bass and she plays like a Scotland mid-fielder on a soggy wet pitch with no boots. £3500 collection only as too valuable to post Anyone interested ??? EDIT to clarify :- the above bass does not actually exist it was merely a joke about ridiculous claims on basses. Dave Edited January 14, 2018 by dmccombe7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Is there a bass somewhere that doesn't play like a dream? I think I've owned quite a few of them over the years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Every Washburn MB6 ever made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 1/13/2018 at 11:18, chris_b said: I try to put all the info into my adverts but some don't put in enough. I still add "non smoking home" in my adverts. I remember the old days when basses, amps and cabs, from smokers, came into our non smoking home and the terrible stink that was so hard to get rid of and made our home smell so bad! Plus the awful smell of tobacco clinging to everything from the gigs! The inside of the original hard case for my Ovation Magnum 1 smells like a tramp's trousers, but only sometimes. I think it may be haunted..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 One that always makes me laugh - "Best bass I've ever had but I'm selling it". "Best girlfriend I've ever had but I'm moving on". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 hour ago, fretmeister said: Every Washburn MB6 ever made? Every MB4 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, The59Sound said: One that always makes me laugh - It really shouldn't. There are many reasons for selling a bass, so it's entirely possible to be selling the best bass you've owned and played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Makes no sense to me hence the girlfriend analogy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelG Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 54 minutes ago, The59Sound said: Makes no sense to me hence the girlfriend analogy. „You'd better stop, before you tear me all apart You'd better stop, before you go and a break my heart Oh, you'd better stop...” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 7 hours ago, dmccombe7 said: Always pays to be honest and the seller will feel better knowing he hasn't misled someone. Everyone's a winner with an honest sale. Now I'm selling my Made in Dumbarton Jazz bass original copy with the lowest action i've ever seen. The strings actually sit on the 12th fret. Bridge is fully adjustable UP the way. Intonation doesn't matter with this incredible bass. Plays itself and the Truss rod is now glued in a fixed position to ensure staright-ish neck. The pick ups are so active i needed to fit them on the back of the bass and she plays like a Scotland mid-fielder on a soggy wet pitch with no boots. £3500 collection only as too valuable to post Anyone interested ??? Dave This should be in the BC Marketplace, 'Basses For Sale' section. I'll leave it unreported for now, as I've got to rush out for an urgent pee errand; please post it in the correct location. Thanks in advance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 "first to see will buy"... "no offers"... and all those other things you wouldn't put in an advert for anything if you thought about it for two seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twanger Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 My homemade jazz(ish) bass. The design criteria were that it had to fit TI jazz flats (standard scale) and a Fender hard case. Turned out looking like a cross between a Yamaha TRB and a Jazz Bass. Sounds wonderful, plays like a pig. And a fairly disgruntled, mulish pig, to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I'm not sure if this will be helpful or not in resolving the concerns of the OP but I have some butter that tastes like a Jazz bass. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, leschirons said: I'm not sure if this will be helpful or not in resolving the concerns of the OP but I have some butter that tastes like a Jazz bass. All the shops carry that stuff here in Norway. Here, the brand is called "I Can't Believe It's Not A Jazz!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, leschirons said: I'm not sure if this will be helpful or not in resolving the concerns of the OP but I have some butter that tastes like a Jazz bass. Vintage 60's butter ? That'll be why it smells funny Edited January 14, 2018 by fleabag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Dad3353 said: This should be in the BC Marketplace, 'Basses For Sale' section. I'll leave it unreported for now, as I've got to rush out for an urgent pee errand; please post it in the correct location. Thanks in advance. It was a joke There is no bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Much laughage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: It was a joke There is no bass I think we got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyyorky Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 13/01/2018 at 15:57, redbandit599 said: I once picked up a Rickenbacker...only once mind... Mine plays like a dream😁😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I smell a bit vintage, TBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 36 minutes ago, discreet said: I think we got it. Was asked to post in correct location by Mods ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 27 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: Was asked to post in correct location by Mods ??? I think Dad was having a little joke of his own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 17 minutes ago, discreet said: I think Dad was having a little joke of his own. Damn he got me then. Hook, line and sinker. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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