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Less experienced, as well. If you don't know what to look for, then this sort of stuff does at least give you a vague idea that people think it might be important.

That's a rather odd beast. Aluminium nut, by the look of it. A screw in the middle of the headstock, presumably for a string tree? I'd guess that truss rod access is via the aluminium plate at the bridge end of the neck, but not clear. The body seems to be a refin, if the unrepaired scars under the paint are anything to go by, which makes me wonder if it's a home-carved headstock.

I'm not likely to grab a guitar, and my hands aren't getting any more flexible. Keyboard or cello would be my choice.

Broken headstock, tidied up.

Gavin sold me some strings, which arrived promptly in sensible packaging. I'd be pleased to deal with him again. Thanks Gavin!

I bought a power supply from Andy. Quick, uncomplicated transaction, and I'd be happy to deal with him again. Thanks Andy!

I bought Carl's Zoom pedal; the second time we've traded. All is well and I'll happily trade with him again. Thanks Carl!

The seller ribbetingfrog is probably a member here. Certainly someone based in Manchester area has that BC username.

I assume the "graphite" nut is made of powdered graphite in some matrix - some sort of epoxy resin perhaps? If that's right, then the matrix might deteriorate with age.

I'm still not convinced by the pictures, personally. I think that might be the last time I consider buying from eBay.

I have a funny feeling this is an AI-generated picture. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126579639544?itmmeta=01J2YXRVF2MY0C5AYMDGX8TH28&hash=item1d78bc04f8:g:6oIAAOSwgl9mlp1S I suspect Ebay's whole business model will collapse as soon as scammers work out how to do this properly.

I bought a couple of pedals from Tim. Prompt, good packaging, all as advertised. I'd be happy to deal with him again. Thanks Tim

I bought some strings from Daniel. All went well and I'd be happy to deal with him again. Thanks Daniel

Damn it,. I keep forgetting to change the title... Now I'll have to leave it. Bah, humbug.

Mm. Suspicious, for sure. Why wouldn't you sell it for the higher price?

The blue ones are much prettier IMO

No clue about this one. Anyone know? There are several ads, so this may not be "used" or "vintage". https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/405074815505?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20231107084023%26meid%3D098e094b7afc4ba2872ec5e301e6e2b4%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D176451606755%26itm%3D405074815505%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D4429486%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V2V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecallWithVMEV3EmbeddedAuctionsCPCAutoWithCassiniEmbRecallManual%26brand%3DVintage&_trksid=p4429486.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A405074815505098e094b7afc4ba2872ec5e301e6e2b4|enc%3AAQAJAAABgP9d%2BMZSXlztIfYFu3kI%2B7ft0VcQix7rTrUVdiJwc2upzwLfM%2B2UEqu0ZqdXqu2qWe6up6s9MSEY%2BWikIwEh4xLkizL%2BG%2Fyhg6cdW4xfkbb75erVQBYYISNxGN1au%2BE0eJ778JYYSAyLJRupNiZky3B2UHpMsaEp7JRgW9fuueOszPlG9eCPE4mSzJx4EejjZE0v1xx3s4HgKujjhEB3s6kdrBGms27nBOE8uaX7mmYUC%2BfE8qUxFWj8zQj3krJzad%2BvgGelTuGD25wKpAxqtEQxdO0D4K%2BE38kKj6Sqs5xZXa%2Fu7B3JOKVZiY9u%2BeAkbTcJTKOR7BbwoqEUFj9BOEMa71bO0KQZ103kwpRm3D4RV7YfIjwUQnT82sUM456P9xWTCtbJDqyqsNazXjgTBOFHu287hyWF4WsK9CeFw4aVtcAyxVS5qQ0taXmJFcNq5SVl78vd5KKhH1LJwUxG3HeE0oPIzLYRUBvsVt3s0fMM8Y6MOmWbfYQO08Bck95%2BRg%3D%3D|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A4429486&itmmeta=01J229A9YZXBDKCR68G1FG5TZX

I bought strings and two nuts from Gareth. This is probably the sixth time we've traded, and he remains as he always has been - one of the good guys. Thanks Gareth!