Jamison

Thank you to all who have commented, its a gr8 communtiy here and its nice to see that folks are not disrespectful to each-other on differing opinions. I feel like every-time i post an opinion on FB I get some serious attitudes! Hopefully this post will help us all determine the best way of purchasing products and what to expect. shipping, andertons always good and bass direct on paying for returns IME. i dont mind paying shipping so much. most bass shops are hours away— we need more!!

I think they did strip it, no idea how a neck thru could have been entirely reglosssed. its very nicely done my only complaint aside from the retailers shit communication on the matter, is the input jack was replaced and it pokes out, not sitting flush with the body I foolishly traded a US fender P and Musicman Stingray and was asked for £500 on top for this bass. not worth it all. Live and learn 😵‍💫

@Aidan63 fair comment, have no experience with PMT or a few I see out there. I think internet buying also adds complexity- if I want something on the wall and its not set up well, typically keep looking and playing others. Getting something in the post that is poorly set up or poor quality another story. I once bought from Absolute music. They sold me a streamer with a minor twist in the neck. My luthier said send it back. They argued to no end that their luthier disagreed and it was fine. we put a small wedge in the neck to compensate for the issue. Never bought from them again. Most of the times this type of issue is resolved if retailer are willing to pay the £30 to my luthier to apply a fix and everyone is happy. Thomann didnthat a few years ago, bought a £2500 warwick that needed some fretboard work. They were super cool about it. my last purchase they wanted me to jump through a bunch of hoops to apply a fix and I just thought, nevermind.. refund please funnily enough, inhave almost never had a problem with second hand purchases from other bass players!!!😂🙏🤘

No. The best ones are made in the US. (Nyc) 7k$ plus

I sadly feel you are correct.

Yes thank you. It took months and put me off foreign made Spectors permanently but happy ending indeed. (I had problems with a n dimension too at one point)

I tend to buy a lot of gear. I recently returned a bass, asked many many times with many agents for help in understanding why they didnt offer the option to collect the item and instead sent me to various off licenses to ship it back. I have been back and forth to try and figure out with DHL why it sat at the border with no updates. I asked for help from Thomann and the chat agent was clueless. (not just once mind you) After further waiting and communicating i am told they are going to refund me regardless, but never received that either. Upon chasing I am now told the money went into a customer account and is sitting there, instead. I specifically emailed and asked for a refund on more than once occassion. In their defense, I was going to use the money on something else at their shop, but the service was so awful I asked for a refund. Today I am told it will be another 5-7 days to move the money from a customer account to my credit card. It been over a month, what happened to THOMANN, they use to be better than the rest. Andertons seem to be the only ones who ship gear that doesnt arrive in a state that needs a lot of adjustment or repair. Gak was pretty good with refunds too comparitively speaking. It seems many retailers are not bothering setting up basses or looking them over before shipping also, and blaming any adjustments required on the manufacturers. Wonder why>? Surely ensuruing a customer is happy and doesnt return an item is helpful to their bottom line. Rant over. For now.

Hi all, this bass was eventually sent back from the european "factory" in top shape. Took ages and the communication from the retailer was terrible, but the factory sure did a good job. Its up for sale if anyone is interested :)

Thanks! @MrDinsdaleI wasnt provided any of this info as it was second hand- sweet! I will open it up!

Oh I can adjust the treble on my head or pedals are rectify the issue on the spot but the treble/presence knob on the actual bass isnt as robust as I would prefer. It (schecter exotic p 4) has three controls, vol/bass/treble) .. could be a little more crisp thats all jazz basses are gr8! I have a aerodyne and love it to death! I think the punch of p and the neck width of P is more my domain (monster hands):0) but awesome you know your preference. I have 11 basses and its getting hard to justify to the wife

I bought one of these recently for £650 used, still had the plastic on the pickguard. Best damn P bass I have played in years! Love the neck, its light, it sounds amazing. My only negative comment is that its treble or brightness/presence is not as robust as it could be (it has emg pickups). Possibly the pick ups? It has new strings. My new CV 60 Squire slams this bass in relation to presence (in that category). BUT this is a superb instrument, it has more depth and punch and the wood -- it just feels right as soon as you pick it up. Indonesia is making some great gear! I am now considering the Schecter Model T, or the SIxx Schecter Jazz 4 as much as having a "sixx" branded instrument would bug me. Any experience with these other Schecters folks?

Anyone played one of these ?? I love the body i saw the one video stating no neck dive.. etc but cannot find any further reviews

Hi all looking for a new innovative band or members to form. I am experienced touring and recording, in my 50’s I still look good :0) and have tons of energy!🤣 pro gear,transport, I write a lot too during lockdown i recorded a few of my own ideas and also sang, with guest guitars from Pete from the band Sick of it all.. looking for my next adventure i am in kent UK but willing to travel

Yes

It does make me highly skeptical of buying more TBH. It feels like unless I go NS USA 7k+ I am going to experience mass manufacturing issues.. but we will see. Am happy I am not left out in the cold

Hey all, just a polite update, Spector have got in touch and are working with their distributors to help me out. Euro Spectors have a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and they are "committed to making this right".. I am so happy to hear there is help out there : ) I will update again with the outcome and possibly a new photo of a replacement bass.