mathewsanchez Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270323716229"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=270323716229[/url] I've fallen in love with this bass, it's exactly what i've been looking for but the seller has no feedback. I wan't the bass but can't afford to risk a possible scam. Anyone know the seller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 [quote name='mathewsanchez' post='368587' date='Jan 2 2009, 04:32 PM']Anyone know the seller?[/quote] What's there to know ? - He signed up on 29 Dec 08 and has zero feedback. Doesn't appear to be offering cash on collection either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 [quote name='mathewsanchez' post='368587' date='Jan 2 2009, 04:32 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270323716229"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=270323716229[/url] I've fallen in love with this bass, it's exactly what i've been looking for but the seller has no feedback. I wan't the bass but can't afford to risk a possible scam. Anyone know the seller? [/quote] His description seems honest...bit pricey though isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Unless you can collect, wait for another one to come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'm in Cardiff if you'd like me to go and have a look ... No great expert on JV P basses but I have owned one a few years ago and I've played a few, and many Fenders . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathewsanchez Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 That would be great if you could, as long as it's not too much trouble. If it's legit and doesn't sell it will no doubt be relisted so there should be some time. The guy seems genuine through his description but that zero feedback really scares me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 [quote name='mathewsanchez' post='368648' date='Jan 2 2009, 05:38 PM']That would be great if you could, as long as it's not too much trouble. If it's legit and doesn't sell it will no doubt be relisted so there should be some time. The guy seems genuine through his description but that zero feedback really scares me.[/quote] Ask him if I can pop round and PM me with the details .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathewsanchez Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 I've emailed the seller so i'll PM you when he replies. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 It's not laid out or presented too bad for a "first" ebay ad? Maybe the seller is good with IT etc - my first ebay ad was crappy. Looks like a nice bass - maybe we can get it safely to it's prospective new owner between us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Just out of interest are you expecting to get it for £395? Someone may well be going around to see it and they could be wasting their time... why not wait and see if you win it? If you are the winning high bidder then someone can check it out for you, if it isn't as the seller described then don't pay and neg them, if it is what it appears then pay them. I'm not trying to rain on your parade but you could be building yourself up (and potentially wasting someones time) for a fall if this bass ends up going for stupid money to someone in Europe. Just sayin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='368794' date='Jan 2 2009, 08:02 PM']Just out of interest are you expecting to get it for £395? Someone may well be going around to see it and they could be wasting their time... why not wait and see if you win it? If you are the winning high bidder then someone can check it out for you, if it isn't as the seller described then don't pay and neg them, if it is what it appears then pay them. I'm not trying to rain on your parade but you could be building yourself up (and potentially wasting someones time) for a fall if this bass ends up going for stupid money to someone in Europe. Just sayin'! [/quote] Hey Warwickhunt, Thanks for the concern but it's no real problem for me to make a house call to check it out .... (save for the fact that Mrs OldGit is on call and in work all weekend) Nowhere is that far in Cardiff, it's not a huge place, and meeting a fellow bass person in the area is always helpful for my depping network .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='368956' date='Jan 2 2009, 11:29 PM']Hey Warwickhunt, Thanks for the concern but it's no real problem for me to make a house call to check it out .... (save for the fact that Mrs OldGit is on call and in work all weekend) Nowhere is that far in Cardiff, it's not a huge place, and meeting a fellow bass person in the area is always helpful for my depping network ....[/quote] Fair does, just thought it might make more sense waiting to see what happened with the bidding but as you say if it is on the doorstep and would be beneficial... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewie Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) Hi all, I'm the seller of this bass, so if anyone has any questions I'll be happy to answer them. I've been a member here for a little while, but rarely visit. The reason for my very recent registration on Ebay is that I just haven't bothered before. Anything that I have bought or sold in the past has been through family or friends. I have a few things I want to sell on at the mo, so rather than burden them with it all I have registered myself. I can very well understand somebodies reluctance to bid on the bass for that reason. Good to speak with you Simon (Old Git) earlier - hope to see you at The Claude in March. All the best, Paul Edited January 3, 2009 by drewie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 [quote name='drewie' post='369627' date='Jan 3 2009, 10:27 PM']Hi all, I'm the seller of this bass, so if anyone has any questions I'll be happy to answer them. I've been a member here for a little while, but rarely visit. The reason for my very recent registration on Ebay is that I just haven't bothered before. Anything that I have bought or sold in the past has been through family or friends. I have a few things I want to sell on at the mo, so rather than burden them with it all I have registered myself. I can very well understand somebodies reluctance to bid on the bass for that reason. Good to speak with you Simon (Old Git) earlier - hope to see you at The Claude in March. All the best, Paul[/quote] Cheers Paul and good luck with the sales.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 mathew your gunna have competition from moi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 [quote name='drewie' post='369627' date='Jan 3 2009, 10:27 PM']Hi all, I'm the seller of this bass, so if anyone has any questions I'll be happy to answer them. I've been a member here for a little while, but rarely visit. The reason for my very recent registration on Ebay is that I just haven't bothered before. Anything that I have bought or sold in the past has been through family or friends. I have a few things I want to sell on at the mo, so rather than burden them with it all I have registered myself. I can very well understand somebodies reluctance to bid on the bass for that reason. Good to speak with you Simon (Old Git) earlier - hope to see you at The Claude in March. All the best, Paul[/quote] BTW Paul, the control knobs look the same as the ones that were on my old 57 reiss JV Precision (Large Fender/Small Squier on headstock). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewie Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 [quote name='martthebass' post='369975' date='Jan 4 2009, 02:53 PM']BTW Paul, the control knobs look the same as the ones that were on my old 57 reiss JV Precision (Large Fender/Small Squier on headstock).[/quote] Mart - thanks for the info. Was your bass modified in any way? The previous owner of my bass stated that it is a 57. It could be that they are the original knobs after all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Lots of pics & info about JVs here: [url="http://www.21frets.com/"]http://www.21frets.com/[/url] It should be possible to work out what's original & what's not from the pics on the site. Lovely looking bass anyway. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewie Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 [quote name='Bassassin' post='370038' date='Jan 4 2009, 04:20 PM']Lots of pics & info about JVs here: [url="http://www.21frets.com/"]http://www.21frets.com/[/url] It should be possible to work out what's original & what's not from the pics on the site. Lovely looking bass anyway. Jon.[/quote] Cheers Jon - it plays as good as i looks (but I would say that!) There's a photo of a 57 in Sunburst on that site. The knobs are identical to the ones on my bass. It could be that they are the original knobs after all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 [quote name='drewie' post='370047' date='Jan 4 2009, 04:33 PM']Cheers Jon - it plays as good as i looks (but I would say that!) There's a photo of a 57 in Sunburst on that site. The knobs are identical to the ones on my bass. It could be that they are the original knobs after all...[/quote] No your knobs should be flat tops not domed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewie Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) [quote name='OldGit' post='370093' date='Jan 4 2009, 05:06 PM']No your knobs should be flat tops not domed.[/quote] Simon - Confusingly, there appear to be two different types of knob fitted to the 57's featured on the 21frets.com JV Precision page - both flat-topped and rounded. The ones fitted to my bass are the rounded type, and were on there when I bought it. Unfortunately, I can't be any more certain of their provenance than that, so I really shouldn't speculate further. It's a great bass that I hope will go to a player who enjoys playing it. Edited January 4, 2009 by drewie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 [quote name='drewie' post='370117' date='Jan 4 2009, 05:28 PM']Simon - Confusingly, there appear to be two different types of knob fitted to the 57's featured on the 21frets.com JV Precision page - both flat-topped and rounded. The ones fitted to my bass are the rounded type, and were on there when I bought it. Unfortunately, I can't be any more certain of their provenance than that, so I really shouldn't speculate further. It's a great bass that I hope will go to a player who enjoys playing it.[/quote] [SET Anorak ON] AFAIK yours is a '62 stylee 'cos it's got a rosewood board and a tortie plate. Real and re-issue 62 P basses had flat tops. Same as the Telecaster (guitar) knobs. Parts bin economies I guess. As you mentioned in your eBay description the previous owner may have changed the pots to go with the EMG's and thus the knobs too. It's probably a splined shaft/solid shaft thing .. [SET Anorak OFF] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewie Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='370137' date='Jan 4 2009, 05:43 PM'][SET Anorak ON] AFAIK yours is a '62 stylee 'cos it's got a rosewood board and a tortie plate. Real and re-issue 62 P basses had flat tops. Same as the Telecaster (guitar) knobs. Parts bin economies I guess. As you mentioned in your eBay description the previous owner may have changed the pots to go with the EMG's and thus the knobs too. It's probably a splined shaft/solid shaft thing .. [SET Anorak OFF] [/quote] Your donning of the anorak is much appreciated! I just checked - the pots have solid shafts - I'm still none the wiser tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) Looks all original to me Paul. Mine was bought from new in 2TS - the silver metal knobs were standard. Mine were also rounded - not flat tops. Edited January 4, 2009 by martthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewie Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 [quote name='martthebass' post='370164' date='Jan 4 2009, 06:08 PM']Looks all original to me Paul. Mine was bought from new in 2TS - the silver metal knobs were standard. Mine were also rounded - not flat tops.[/quote] Did yours have a RW board & Tort guard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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