More AI, but the seller is not helping themselves

[alyctes]

You'd think they would check the basics before posting, really.

Electric and acoustic, my a**e.  And they could have looked at it to see what was written on the headstock...

(Looks like they got the AI to set the price, too.)

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/365270391827?itmmeta=01JEEG44NF1PK7A8SB3H62PXCB&hash=item550bcfdc13:g:HvYAAOSwmNNnUfCj&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4Mxmj%2BiGvOveHXEBClPb29gozPtaA5BYzFDe4Ql8azKq9qvrHfZtiAKwVb1MxwFVTZi8p0SRFMqfChAlUi6NZ3ea%2BTMTUjuxt4jkPFcKSwbMvLXiq0RVDtFADkF4AcdrUc5ZbZ43jMIySmLNut7piD3wyNOD0uD9p%2FVyLiqGuNqMWvitXrc%2BJSOhilwh%2FHO9%2F4%2B3o2liWkVIn3zcrHRVhfxhPyc2ppDJ61wW09HNXtVYgi9k022VYb3Wb%2BnG33l5qE6lht4yHKuJOWOd1Ha0eHjzAN8nWrf4Oaq%2BnxW3DfGF|tkp%3ABk9SR-jKkNDzZA

 

Edited December 6 by alyctes

[Bassassin]

That's the sort of listing that should have a £50, no reserve start. And is so hilariously inept that you'd get it for £50 because no-one else would find it!

[ash]

AI = Absolutely Inept

 

 

[prowla]

What a load of baloney!

• "Experience the fusion of acoustic and electric bass with the Peavey 240, a stalwart addition to any musician's collection. Crafted for right-handed players, this electro-acoustic bass guitar offers the versatility to plug in for electrified performances or strum acoustically for a rich, natural sound. The Peavey 240 is renowned for its robust construction and exceptional playability, making it a preferred choice for bass enthusiasts. Whether you're gigging or recording, this model delivers a consistent and high-quality tone that is synonymous with the Peavey legacy.".

And the seller has thoughtfully added:

• "has been checked and working fine."

There's a listing for something else I'd like, but the crap-AI has put me off.

• "These top quality BLAH are a must-have for any musician looking for a high-quality and reliable performance. With BLAHs, these BLAH provide an exceptional playing experience. The BLAH allow for easy integration into any setup. These BLAH are perfect for both beginners and professionals alike, and are sure to enhance any musician's performance. The brand BLAH is known for its high-quality and durable products, making these BLAH a great investment for anyone looking to take their music to the next level. Used by BLAH of BLAH"

In all honesty, this isn't AI; it's just dumb automation to cut & paste preset phrases interspersed with the input keywords (and maybe augmented with a couple of google keyword searches); it's even less "AI" than the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ELIZA program of the 1960s.

I'll be writing a shell script next week to generate a config file based on a few input parameters; maybe I'll call it "AI" to impress people.

 

 

Edited December 9 by prowla

[Newfoundfreedom]

The fact that they spell bass B A S E is enough of a warning for me without even opening the advert. 

[alyctes]

4 hours ago, prowla said:

In all honesty, this isn't AI; it's just dumb automation to cut & paste of preset phrases interspersed with the input keywords (and maybe augmented with a couple of google keyword searches); it's even less "AI" than the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ELIZA program of the 1960s.

True, but that's what we seem to call it, so...

[alyctes]

8 hours ago, Newfoundfreedom said:

The fact that they spell bass B A S E is enough of a warning for me without even opening the advert. 

I hear you.  Though some people really struggle with correct spelling, so I'm less cut+dried about that than I used to be. 

But the claim that it's a "240"... dear oh dear.

[tauzero]

On 08/12/2024 at 18:30, alyctes said:

I hear you.  Though some people really struggle with correct spelling, so I'm less cut+dried about that than I used to be. 

But the claim that it's a "240"... dear oh dear.

 

And "Peavy", and the "casing" is "orignal". I'm impressed that every single word of the title is wrong. That takes a special talent. Much like people on BC selling Squires.

[alyctes]

41 minutes ago, tauzero said:

 

And "Peavy", and the "casing" is "orignal". I'm impressed that every single word of the title is wrong. That takes a special talent. Much like people on BC selling Squires.

For me those are spelling.  But "240" means the punter didn't even look at it.

[tauzero]

47 minutes ago, alyctes said:

For me those are spelling.  But "240" means the punter didn't even look at it.

 

"Peavey" is on the headstock next to "T-40".

[Dan Dare]

I reckon a lot of the stuff in these sorts of listings is probably nicked. Little Jimmy Scrote doesn't have a clue what the item is, so gets AI to come up with some tripe.