[quote]In a legal sale, the last buyer really should accept his /her losses, and you may feel some ethical need to act but there is not reason why you should more than to express genuine explanation and empathy, unless you have deeps pockets or a genuine propensity towards philanthropy.[/quote]
I wonder what you'd be saying if you were the 3rd owner of the bass in question..
Really think people should remember this when buying instruments on eBay. Remember, that if there's a problem not as described, you will get refunded by paypal, infact, you could put your foot through the neck upon receipt and still claim your money back without any difficulty, but you only have 45 days to do so.