rogerstodge Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I purchased a lefty player series P a month ago and have just noticed a run in the paintwork between the top strap button and the neck, I spoke to a guy from gak (where I purchased it), he asked for a photo and said he’d contact fender, obviously they’ll replace it but this thing plays/sounds fantastic and I’m worried about it being replaced by a pig. i don’t want to be sending basses back then waiting for the replacement etc and it turning into a saga. thanks in advance chaps. photo attached (hopefully) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Looks like a Mex Standard judging by the fretboard. I don't think there'd be a difference if it was replaced by an entirely new bass. However, if the bass plays really and to your liking and the paint run doesn't affect how it plays or easily noticed, just play on? I can understand you'd be concerned for the price of Fenders these days and wanting what you pay for but i personally wouldn't worry too much for this model range. If it was something more (and obviously you've spent out a lot more) then I'd obviously get them to sort it out. From my experience, 10 years working in guitar shops, white guitars aren't ever straight forward from any manufacturer or factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, bigsmokebass said: Looks like a Mex Standard judging by the fretboard. I don't think there'd be a difference if it was replaced by an entirely new bass. However, if the bass plays really and to your liking and the paint run doesn't affect how it plays or easily noticed, just play on? I can understand you'd be concerned for the price of Fenders these days and wanting what you pay for but i personally wouldn't worry too much for this model range. If it was something more (and obviously you've spent out a lot more) then I'd obviously get them to sort it out. From my experience, 10 years working in guitar shops, white guitars aren't ever straight forward from any manufacturer or factory. Thanks for reply, tbh it doesn’t bother me much, I was more annoyed that I’d bought a brand new bass with a paint run in it, not mega expensive but for £650 ish I never expected a paint run to be thrown in free of charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 If you're happy with the bass, why not live with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 42 minutes ago, rogerstodge said: Thanks for reply, tbh it doesn’t bother me much, I was more annoyed that I’d bought a brand new bass with a paint run in it, not mega expensive but for £650 ish I never expected a paint run to be thrown in free of charge Hahaha the only freebie you get with Fender these days, not even a gigbag 😂 I'd ask if they could get the replacement in and for you to compare both basses before you exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 As said, if you're botheredness is more than your love for it, return it. Otherwise, if you wish to keep it, get some wet and dry, and you'll be able to take it out. Maybe ask for a set of pickup covers, or money off a set of strings for it. Unless you go to them willing to return the bass for the flaw, you'll probably not get anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 £650? Yeah I'd want it to be almost perfect....if it is bothering you, get it changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Tricky. A specialist could make that go away and would be a totally invisible repair. However - it's new so that's annoying and you shouldn't have to do so. But - this might be the best player/sounding/weight out there... So I would weigh up whether this is a corker playing wise and if so, I'd have the run sorted. If not, I'd send it back. The thing is - the next one might be a perfect finish but be poorer in other ways.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cribbin Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 If it was mine it would be going back. It wasn't checked properly at the factory and is clearly 'B Stock' that should be offered at a discount. While it wouldn't bother me that much, I'm now of the grumpy age that takes the attitude, if we accept defective new stuff, where's the incentive to make the manufacturer up their game quality wise? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I imported a bass from the US years ago and it has a great big scar down the back of the neck that's been varnished over. I was a bit shocked when I saw it and asked about returning but it was too much hassle. 17 years later I barely care about it, I love the bass imperfections and all. It doesn't affect playing and nobody else has ever as commented on it, whether they have noticed it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 £650 for a Mex? Send it back it should be perfect for that. I got my US Gibson for less and it was perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Ask for a discount. Keep the bass and maybe get a few quid for another shiny thing. Everyone's a winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) If you love the bass and intend to keep it, I would forget about the run and play it. If you are maybe gonna sell it on in the future, I would return it. Edited August 18, 2018 by jezzaboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 8 minutes ago, jezzaboy said: If you love the bass and intend to keep it, I would forget about the run and play it. If you are maybe gonna sell it on in the future, I would return it. This would be my approach. As already mentioned you may get a great-paint-job bass back that plays rotten, if not intending to move it on keep the bass that plays/sounds fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 Thanks for the replies people, yea I will keep it like most have said, I’m sure Fender would replace it but I’ll try for a discount or set of strings or something... if I ever hear anything back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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