eubassix

OK Ped, will drop you a PM. Wouldn't want to be unfair to the seller, who has obviously made great efforts to put things right. Confused though by ref. to photos, as that was one of the issues/comparisons. Cheers david

[quote name='marleaux62' timestamp='1429692437' post='2753905'] That's shocking can the MODERATORS not do anything for you. I would give them a try good luck hope you get it all sorted. [/quote] [quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1429818077' post='2755348'] This sounds like misrepresentation. Surely the mods can act on this? [/quote] [quote name='ped' timestamp='1429879122' post='2755903'] Unfortunately there's nothing we can do about someone buying a bass and finding out it's not up to expectation. As ever make sure you get some good pics and meet face to face if possible. The mods have acted as a go between and some ground has been made but it's not something we offer other than as a favor to the parties concerned. Generally we are successful in reaching a satisfactory conclusion but both parties have to be willing to negotiate, naturally. GLWTS ped [/quote] Appreciate the contribution / rationale Ped, but as I see it the photos in the OP were deliberately misleading, the description (with omissions) deliberately selective, and it's hard to meet face-to-face with somebody from Spain. The Mods have acted as go-between, but fail to see what ground has been made. The seller is unwilling to reverse the trade or to accept his bass back (... I wonder why) or to make any offer other than replacing the top-notch (£8.98) tuners/bridge. I'm not sure how this.... " looks to be as good a compromise as wer're going to be able to agree here chaps"....(Mod); more 'fait accompli'. The intial Mod(s) response (prior to even seeing my photos etc):- [size=4]"The consensus of the moderator team is this - Upon inspection it appears that Javier sold the bass without misrepresentation; the pictures in the original advert clearly show the quality of the refinish, the headstock decal and the hardware used. While some of the hardware was described as "Fender" it is clear that they are Fender-style parts......." I have been criticised for using the term 'condoning'[/size] but if I'm being wished GLWTS and the deal is viewed as being fair, then it appears that any unscrupulous BC member can use similar photos and selective description (further endorsed by the seller, who has simply refused to respond to me since 12th and conveniently deleted the PM conversation) with impunity. I do appreciate why you don't like this sort of conflict on the Forum but I'm only trying to be open and honest, so hope my post will not be removed (as others have been).

[quote name='desmondpot' timestamp='1429689785' post='2753871'] Oh, ouch. [/quote] .. you feel my pain, Desmond.... [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1429778205' post='2754755'] What can I say except... GLWTS? [/quote] [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1429851649' post='2755513'] Man that's awful, I hope you get a resolution. [/quote] Thanks Danny / Tom [quote name='Travis' timestamp='1429852632' post='2755514'] Wow, that control cavity...jeez. [/quote] Yes ... you'll notice that this top luthier work is NOT shown in the OP photos (or mentioned at all in the description). Also, the neck-p/up cover is always fitted, so as to conceal the bodged fitting (extra screw hole, which extends right through into the body). Re. Mods (who have been involved) - will answer this later as unsure what I might be OK to say (have asked but no response) and don't want to get anybody (including myself) into trouble or to have posts removed.

[quote name='wayne severn' timestamp='1429688036' post='2753856'] wow by the looks of it i have to agree! beautiful looknig bass though, whats put you off it so much? and whats the lee way on the price? [/quote] Hi Wayne - thanks for the interest/query. I will PM re. price. In the original post (OP) it does look like a beautiful looking (and sounding, from description & specs.) instrument. However... if you look at my photos (plus those here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/258438-as-bad-as-it-sounds/page__fromsearch__1) it might become (more) obvious why I'm not happy. The finish is appalling (when photographed properly - this was not done in OP, neither was it mentioned !) - yet the instrument is claimed to be the work of one of Spain's top luthiers. Looks like it was done by the guy next door in his shed. I simply don't believe that this is the work of such, who apparently (claimed) worked with Jerzy Drozd. Well if he did (and constructed/finished this bass), then it's easy to see why he is no longer working for JD !! The parts are described in the title and throughout as 'high end' or 'top notch'. I didn't recognise or scrutinise them (based on trust and J's previous record) but once I received the extremely disapponting instrument (in terms of the trade/value) I did some research; as you can see from links (above) the bridge + tuners are valued at £8.98 (ebay/China). I did ask for a simple reversal of the trade. J claimed that he had already traded my Stingray Classic (within 48 hours, having offered various trades from early March) for this (for his band) : http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/pa-live/detail.asp?stock=11113012030032 (so, about half the value of the EBMM SRay Classic !?!) - which I also can't believe. J not prepared to accept the bass back and pay me the o/s £890. Only offer was to send some 'better' tuners and bridge (not difficult, as they were only £8.98 it seems). Bass arrived very late and was initially unplayable. Had to spend time sorting. Now plays well and, from a distance, and to the uninitiated, looks quite pretty.

jesus... looking at these very nice/recent examples, I appear to have been well-and-truly'........d :- http://basschat.co.uk/topic/259053-fs-jazz-parts-build-fender-hipshot-nordstrand-now-l420/ http://basschat.co.uk/topic/260484-custom-fender-gold-jazz-block-bound-p-neck/ ...... should've gone to SpecSavers (?!)

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[size=3]Acquired this ‘[b]Custom Jazz Bass Sonic Blue with matching headstock, Duncan pickups and high end parts, [/b]made for (sic) a renowned luthier* of my country (Spain) with top-notch components’ recently in a trade:-[/size] [size=3][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/258146-custom-jazz-bass-sonic-blue-with-matching-headstock-duncan-pickups-and-high-end-parts-traded/page__p__2724808__hl__blue%20jazz__fromsearch__1#entry2724808"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2724808[/url][/size] [size=3]But, for some reasons(s?) it hasn’t quite met my needs or expectations. So am listing at the same price, as is the current norm on BC, although I’d be happy to see the back of it so open to offers/trades of what you think it might be worth (PM's please). Specs are included in the OP (link above) and, although I have none of the requested details re. the body & neck (so unable to verify) I can confirm that the bass is relatively light (8.6lbs) and that these are examples of the high-end parts :-[/size] [size=3][url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301372230995?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1436.l2649[/url][/size] [size=3][url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301372272077?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1436.l2649[/url][/size] [size=3]Also that it does have SDJV pickups and a new Fender case:-[/size] [size=3][url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141203624842?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT"]http://www.ebay.co.u...K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url][/size] [size=3][url="http://www.dv247.com/cases/fender-pro-series-bass-hard-case-black--217090"]http://www.dv247.com...e-black--217090[/url][/size] [size=3]Plus some additional photos (below) which might shed some light on the finish, additional (?) hole for the neck p/up cover, cavity/wiring (etc.)[/size] [size=3]It was initially unplayable when received (after almost 2 weeks) but after some truss-rod work etc, is now playing nicely. Action is low /even (although the radius of the neck of unknown origin does feel a bit odd on a Jazz; might suit some players who prefer a ‘flat’ profile) and sounds fine. Everything is working OK and I was assured that “this Jazz is absolutely amazing, [being] put together by Loueiro, a Galician luthier that worked for Jerzy...... [and that] it is far superior in every sense to my old, white 69J (pictured) and cost £450 more than the asking price (so that’s some £1340)…..”[/size] [size=3]Luthier (I think, although never confirmed):-[/size] [size=3][url="http://www.mijoart.com/talleresdearte/web/blog/2013/03/25/cesar-loureiro-luthier/"]http://www.mijoart.c...ureiro-luthier/[/url][/size] [size=3]… whom I did try to contact, but no response as yet[/size] [size=3]Price (any) includes Courier and box of other parts.[/size]

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[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Mint condition USA 2002 Fender Jazz Bass 1975 reissue, special serial number 000** on the three bolt neck plate. This was a prototype instrument in the USA R&D dept. to try out the unusual and rare Dakota red finish on a 1975 style bass with a matching headstock (non-standard 1975 features). It is a genuine one-off bass, and plays / sounds as good as any '70s Jazz Bass, and is built / finished as well as any custom shop Jazz bass I've tried. A copy of a letter from Michael Doyle at Fender comes with the bass which confirms provenance, and the period correct 1975 features. Being a factory prototype it was most likely hand-built by the best of the builders at Fender. It has some of the look of the late-1960s Jazz Basses, with the slick feel and sound (and bullet truss rod) of the 1970's. Much lighter, thankfully, than most mid-70's basses, and the neck profile is super slim. Appears to be an alder body, maple neck and choice rosewood fingerboard with large pearl blocks and binding. The neck is very slick with a lovely fret job and low action. The tone is fantastic. The case is in excellent condition too, and has a bag with lead, cloth, etc. in the pocket. The chromed metal pickup and bridge covers are the originals from the Fender factory. ( [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/215688-sold-prototype-usa-fender-reissue-75-jazz-bass-dakota-red/page__p__2221332__hl__dakota__fromsearch__1#entry2221332"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2221332[/url] ) £1369 (incl) for Easter (4d) no trade(s) / offers.[/font][/size]

Sold

Marcus Miller Jazz Bass upgrade / sold(ebay)

Marcus Miller Jazz Bass upgrade. complete with pickguard, pickups, Fender FMEQ unit - fully wired to 4-knobs, 1-switch (original knobs also included). Only thing missing is the small, square battery cover (pickguard). Bought this for a(nother) project which never really came to fruition. Would probably need some additional routing (or careful drill/chisel work) to a std. J-route (for the 4-knobs + switch + battery, unless battery wired to a separate access) £161 (incl.)... ?!? .. seems to be a duplicate post but w/out PHOTOS. Please check THIS one :- http://basschat.co.uk/topic/258884-marcus-miller-jazz-bass-upgrade-complete/page__fromsearch__1

sold

Ibanez PH7 (2-mode) Phaser Pedal.retractable knobs. Speed; Depth; Feedback; Level, Plus switch for Mode 1 & 2.Excellent condition (as per photos).£45 incl.sold

Ibanez AW7 Autowah (+/- LPF/Distortion) Pedal (also have an Ibanez PH7 Phaser Pedal listed - work well together and could combine postage cost). Has the sensible, retractable knobs. Sensitivity; Manual; Drive; Level, Plus switches for LPF-Wah & Distortion (off-dist+wah, wah+dist). £55 incl. SOLD on ebay (BIN)

gone

3-Leaf Proton Envelope Filter inclusive of postage etc.

RotoSound RS 66LD Swing Bass 45-105 (new) (4s). £13 (incl. of P&P).

[size=3]combination of upright fretless (EUB) and over-the-shoulder fretless/electric. Thanks to Arnaud for the demo(s), Specs:-[/size][size=3] SX24; Swamp ash, standard (Fig maple extra); Neck: Two piece hardrock maple; Neck/body joint: Bolt-on Fingerboard: Rosewood; No. of strings: 4; Strados Series Pickup System; Bridge: Composite; Piezos: Dual patented piezo crystals per string; Electronics: Active, 18-volt preampl Controls (external) – Volume, Treble, Bass, Semi-parametric midrange, stacked knob; Controls (internal) - Individual trim pot/string gain adj; trim pot for master gain control; Outputs/inputs - 1/4" analog output; 8-pin MIDI[/size] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG54FXn986I#t=205"]https://www.youtube....54FXn986I#t=205[/url]

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Torque T2001EBH (200w)[/font][/size]. Sold(ebay)

[quote name='pmjos' timestamp='1425464664' post='2707519'] Seller says this is already sold [/quote] Not a great surprise as it's an attractive bass. But also re. lack of update on thread based on my experience of non-replies to PM's and photos requested (sent) and then no further response............

currently ON HOLD