99ster Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 [quote name='Beedster' post='69608' date='Oct 4 2007, 06:08 PM']Gentlemen, I am going to do this for the team. I am going to see the bass in person. I am taking with me 1. A Fender serial number ID chart (of no use whatsoever in this case I imagine) 2. £4.50 cash in case I decide to buy it 3. Several bodyguards in case the sellet likes the look of me I'll report back. If I get back.... Chris[/quote] Beedster - you are a true superstar! Quote
grosa Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 how are you going to keep a straight face? id have assembly fever big time Quote
Rumple Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 If the guy talks like he writes you may need to take a translator! Good Luck. Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 [quote name='Beedster' post='69608' date='Oct 4 2007, 06:08 PM']Gentlemen, I am going to do this for the team. I am going to see the bass in person. I am taking with me 1. A Fender serial number ID chart (of no use whatsoever in this case I imagine) 2. £4.50 cash in case I decide to buy it 3. Several bodyguards in case the seller likes the look of me I'll report back. If I get back.... Chris[/quote] Might be worth taking a set of strings, although it'll probably play & sound better without. The neck is from a 70's japanese copy like my old yamato - judging by how close the tuners are to the edge - the 70s tuners have been replaced by more modern cheapies, in the "wonky" style. The pattern in the torty pg looks like the blood & vomit pattern of cheap 70s japanese copies . The body might be solid wood, but most likely plywood. Good luck Beedster, try to keep a straight face... Quote
MacDaddy Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 [quote name='finnbass' post='69533' date='Oct 4 2007, 03:15 PM']I didn't get past the first sentence: This is a Fender Precision Bass guitar from the 1950's - 1970's Period. Classic [/quote] yeah, I was worried he was going to be a bit vague about the date. now eagerly awaiting the next post from Beedster! Quote
BOD2 Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 [quote name='finnbass' post='69743' date='Oct 4 2007, 10:36 PM']I can just see this on 'Bargain Hunt' [/quote] Is that rhyming slang aimed at the seller ? Quote
finnbass Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 [quote name='BOD2' post='69750' date='Oct 4 2007, 10:51 PM']Is that rhyming slang aimed at the seller ?[/quote] LOL...not at all I can just hear the 'expert' trying to describe the object... "Well this is clearly.... errm... a guitar, probably a bass guitar. You can tell that by the number of knobs at the end of the stick...." etc.... Quote
warwickhunt Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 Hey Beedster, take a look at the guys hands! Do you really want to go and play mind games with someone who's knuckles clearly spend as much time in contact with the floor Quote
s_u_y_* Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 eBay gets weirder every day... good luck with the meeting Chris! I wish we could film it to see if he is nonsensical in real life as online. Quote
Bassassin Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 Beedster - just don't shake the guy's hand: But do be sure & ask him if it was Sid Viscous who sanded down the paddle! Jon. Quote
grosa Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 go on,shake it. see if he'll give you a bit of it. Quote
thedontcarebear Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 I sent them a message the other day saying... [quote]Wow this guitar is grate. I never sin 1 lik it b4![/quote] And he said.... [quote]Thankyou!!! If you are prepared to make an offer i might be able to com to an arrngement for you.[/quote] Quote
steve Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='69765' date='Oct 4 2007, 11:14 PM']Hey Beedster, take a look at the guys hands! Do you really want to go and play mind games with someone who's knuckles clearly spend as much time in contact with the floor[/quote] but if you look at the guy's belly, I'm sure chris will be able to outrun him if it turns ugly Quote
The Funk Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 [quote name='steve' post='69960' date='Oct 5 2007, 12:41 PM']but if you look at the guy's belly, I'm sure chris will be able to outrun him if it turns ugly[/quote] Phhfftt... Call that a belly? I honestly think you should wear a wire or go in with a hidden camera. It could make for priceless viewing. You should end the whole conversation with something like: "I have just one more question: do you actually know anything at all?" Quote
The Burpster Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 Chris....... Chris........ Answer me Chris.........! My god, someone call teh 'Bill' hes been chopped up and put in bin bags by the 6 fingered unmusical muppet that he went to see........ Quote
Beedster Posted October 5, 2007 Author Posted October 5, 2007 [quote name='The Burpster' post='69963' date='Oct 5 2007, 12:50 PM']Chris....... Chris........ Answer me Chris.........! My god, someone call teh 'Bill' hes been chopped up and put in bin bags by the 6 fingered unmusical muppet that he went to see........ [/quote] I'm still here mate! I'm awaiting a reply to my offer...... Quote
Beedster Posted October 8, 2007 Author Posted October 8, 2007 It is with huge relief that I can report that, as the seller did not respond to my email, I didn't have to risk life and limb at the weekend. Chris Quote
OldGit Posted October 8, 2007 Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Beedster' post='70902' date='Oct 8 2007, 08:47 AM']It is with huge relief that I can report that, as the seller did not respond to my email, I didn't have to risk life and limb at the weekend. Chris[/quote] Awwww and I had such a nice Obituary written ready .... Sadly the listing has gone so I was unable to enjoy the full experience .. Sounded like a really class auction though Edited October 8, 2007 by OldGit Quote
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