Johncee Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304063911735?hash=item46cb9f1737:g:kowAAOSwAcxg7Egr Kosher? Quote
walshy Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 Yeah, slight ski jump on neck and frets are worn. Played ok but not magnificent. Open to offers, well not quite, he will knock £100 off for cash 😆 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 Hmm. “Ski Jump” translates to £300 worth of piddling about. And work on frets means another £100. not the £2900 case queen… Although general condition looks ace 3 Quote
Reggaebass Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 27 minutes ago, walshy said: slight ski jump on neck and frets are worn Nice one walshy, I enquired about that bass when it was first listed which was quite a while back now, he didn’t tell me about the ski jump, glad I didn’t make the journey 👍 1 Quote
walshy Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Nice one walshy, I enquired about that bass when it was first listed which was quite a while back now, he didn’t tell me about the ski jump, glad I didn’t make the journey 👍 Yeah it definitely needs fettling and didn't get great vibes when I was there. Gotta trust your instincts. Was listed at a much lower figure too but he 'found out it was worth more' and hiked the price. Its in good condition, not great and needs work. I offered a decent price taking into account the work needed, actually more than I thought I would (£2600) but said he wouldn't take a penny less what £2800 and it can go back in the cupboard then 🙄 1 Quote
Chaosanator Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 Hey guys just wondering what ski jump means? Is it just there is too much relief on the neck or is it a problem at the body end of the neck? Ta x 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Chaosanator said: Hey guys just wondering what ski jump means? Is it just there is too much relief on the neck or is it a problem at the body end of the neck? Ta x Yeah usually a rise in the neck at the body end that the truss rod won’t straighten, it can stop you getting a low action 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 Either which way - to resolve will be costly, invasive and will reduce resale… Even if you didn’t buy it to sell, points 1 and 2 are still deciding factors for me. From your experience with said instrument @walshy, could it be resolved? 1 Quote
Geek99 Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Chaosanator said: Hey guys just wondering what ski jump means? Is it just there is too much relief on the neck or is it a problem at the body end of the neck? Ta x Check my threads about action - there’s a good discussion of how to fix it. I did my own for free here Edited February 8, 2022 by Geek99 1 Quote
walshy Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) 50 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Either which way - to resolve will be costly, invasive and will reduce resale… Even if you didn’t buy it to sell, points 1 and 2 are still deciding factors for me. From your experience with said instrument @walshy, could it be resolved? Well, I reckon so but he wasn’t keen on letting me take it to bits as he’s already took photos. I’d have liked to check the truss rod to make sure. As I say it wasn’t loads but couldn’t check it either way. Shame as I’d travelled 2 1/2 hours from home to have a look. Pots all crackled too but again could need a quick spray could need replaced. I took an amp and tools with me but only got to quickly plug it in. Edited February 8, 2022 by walshy 1 Quote
Geek99 Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Chaosanator said: Hey guys just wondering what ski jump means? Is it just there is too much relief on the neck or is it a problem at the body end of the neck? Ta x I just bought a fret crowning file and a sanding block - total cost around £10 and 90 minutes or so Quote
Twincam Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 On 08/02/2022 at 17:48, walshy said: Yeah it definitely needs fettling and didn't get great vibes when I was there. Gotta trust your instincts. Was listed at a much lower figure too but he 'found out it was worth more' and hiked the price. Its in good condition, not great and needs work. I offered a decent price taking into account the work needed, actually more than I thought I would (£2600) but said he wouldn't take a penny less what £2800 and it can go back in the cupboard then 🙄 What a plonker, him not you haha. Quote
Twincam Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 On 08/02/2022 at 17:21, AndyTravis said: Hmm. “Ski Jump” translates to £300 worth of piddling about. And work on frets means another £100. not the £2900 case queen… Although general condition looks ace A touch expensive that. But yes it's not exactly representative of a bass that's just requiring "probably a setup" haha 😆 Quote
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