How well balanced is this pair?

[tauzero]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/matching-pair-of-5-string-basses-in-american-white-oak/1495479441

 

Seems a bit dodgy as you can only pick up after paying by Paypal (although it doesn't specify F&F).

 

However, what really struck me was the top horn strap peg extenders.

 

[Beedster]

Bitsas at a grand a piece

[alyctes]

One picture?!

[lemmywinks]

Surely it's the seller leaving himself open to a scam by requesting Paypal and collection only?

[tauzero]

So it's only me that is struck by the 10cm prongs sticking out of the top horns?

[dyerseve]

On 01/04/2025 at 14:10, tauzero said:

So it's only me that is struck by the 10cm prongs sticking out of the top horns?

If you ignore the title of this thread, and one of the previous posts, then yes, i guess so...

[Hellzero]

On 01/04/2025 at 14:10, tauzero said:

So it's only me that is struck by the 10cm prongs sticking out of the top horns?

Nope, but it's an old trick used to counter balance headstock diving as used by Bernard Paganotti (Magma's bass player) in the 70's and other bass players too.