TheGreek Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 Another monstrosity from Mr Philips https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fretless-bass-a-Teleman-T-caster-neck-and-a-musicman-body/193134742926?hash=item2cf7ba4d8e:g:3bIAAOSwgqpdkzM1 1 1 1
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 3 hours ago, oldslapper said: The machineheads ...just .... why???? Drugs - just say no! 2
uk_lefty Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 A beginner could have had a shitty old bass for a good price. But instead this happened. 1
la bam Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 Wow! Youd definitely fall over dizzy trying to work out were you were on that fret board!
mentalextra Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, prowla said: Fantastic bodgework there! Emperor's clothes Edited October 7, 2019 by mentalextra
Burns-bass Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 This is terribly sad. I've never seen what this guy does, but the briefest glimpse makes my heart sink. I'm particularly struck by the headstock 'decal' that's done with a bloody Bic biro. It's for the unsuspecting parents and relatives or the new guitarist who is conned by this rubbish. I once got scammed on a vintage Fender when I was first starting out and I'm still a little bitter about it (I didn't lose money, some strong words sorted it out).
mentalextra Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 49 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: This is terribly sad. I've never seen what this guy does, but the briefest glimpse makes my heart sink. I'm particularly struck by the headstock 'decal' that's done with a bloody Bic biro. It's for the unsuspecting parents and relatives or the new guitarist who is conned by this rubbish. I once got scammed on a vintage Fender when I was first starting out and I'm still a little bitter about it (I didn't lose money, some strong words sorted it out). Yes, he is very good at making his work sound justified in his listing. In fact he is very good at writing his listings? I would imagine all that psuedo tech talk could sound impressive to some people. Feedback 99.8%?
Jus Lukin Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 It is all rather confusing and troubling, isn't it?
mentalextra Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, Jus Lukin said: It is all rather confusing and troubling, isn't it? I understand that some people find his quirky style interesting, but i've not found a muso who feels he has saved/improved an instrument with his unique approach?
Happy Jack Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 That really does take things to a new level. The pickup arrangement is simply beyond belief.
Jus Lukin Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 1 hour ago, mentalextra said: I understand that some people find his quirky style interesting, but i've not found a muso who feels he has saved/improved an instrument with his unique approach? As with anything in the world, there's always someone out there who digs it, no matter how inexplicably. While they may not be to everyone's taste, at least Wishbass and Krappy Guitars have their own wonky, rustic charm. His ones always have an air of that dog out of American Dad, with his eyes replaced with his balls! Hang on... This one. 1 1 4
EliasMooseblaster Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 On a more positive note, the inlay on the fingerboard looks quite pretty. Presumably somebody else did that.
lemmywinks Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 1 hour ago, EliasMooseblaster said: On a more positive note, the inlay on the fingerboard looks quite pretty. Presumably somebody else did that. Will be covered in biro by the end of the week. 4
oldslapper Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 1 hour ago, EliasMooseblaster said: On a more positive note, the inlay on the fingerboard looks quite pretty. Presumably somebody else did that. They used to be available on eBay, from China iirc?
lemmywinks Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Saw this one the other day, definitely one of the strangest things he's listed. The neck is interesting which makes it more disappointing that he's hacked it into a vague Tele shape, drilled weird mounting holes for the tuners and scribbled all over it in pen.
PaulWarning Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 well at least he hasn't got 100% feedback any more
lemmywinks Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Well his negative feedback is actually a bit misleading as the guy never intended to receive the guitar. His neutral feedback is from the poor sap who bought this knackered G4M cheapo acoustic for £260 delivered: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wide-neck-round-bowl-back-electro-acoustic-6-string-with-48mm-nut-width-/193007829184?nma=true&si=YuJND8lKl6NUBPOApUDaDXAtFxo%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
uk_lefty Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 I like it that he won't send you the wiring diagram, as if people are beating down his door for it 4
Deedee Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 I am completely at a loss for words. How? Why? Can people be arrested for this sort of thing? 😧
Baxlin Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 Out of a morbid desire to remind myself of this I’ve just clicked on the link again, only to see the note 'sorry you missed out on this item' Have to say, I’m not..... 2
oldslapper Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Baxlin said: Out of a morbid desire to remind myself of this I’ve just clicked on the link again, only to see the note 'sorry you missed out on this item' Have to say, I’m not..... It’s the equivalent of rubber necking past a car accident, or watching X-Factor auditions. You know you shouldn’t, you know it’s cruel, you know there will be victims, you know it’s going to be messy, yet you can’t help but looking. 1
nige1968 Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 16 hours ago, lemmywinks said: Well his negative feedback is actually a bit misleading as the guy never intended to receive the guitar. His neutral feedback is from the poor sap who bought this knackered G4M cheapo acoustic for £260 delivered: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wide-neck-round-bowl-back-electro-acoustic-6-string-with-48mm-nut-width-/193007829184?nma=true&si=YuJND8lKl6NUBPOApUDaDXAtFxo%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Which seems to have started life as a 12-string
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