A scratchplate bass. Why?

[Clarky]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355161236313?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ffczpmyzqpc&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=eqlPJw_SSty&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Edited April 4, 2025 by Clarky

[rwillett]

Well it's unusual...

 

I quite like it, not enough to want it though...

[ahpook]

Shows you why you need scratchplates - almost everything not covered by it has been worn away

 

[Tim2291]

Tbf, this is pretty horrible, but I guess it isn't really that different to any of the Steinberger style basses that are missing their body! I guess it eliminates the issue of it slipping off your leg when you sit down... Bloody horrible though!

[Graham_C]

I like it!

[Hellzero]

18 minutes ago, Graham_C said:

I like it!

So do I!

[BigRedX]

Why not?

[Happy Jack]

Has anyone started a thread about Tone Formica?

[Hellzero]

You mean the Formica One Tone...

[alyctes]

I'd be more impressed if it was painted, not made of zebrawood.  Someone has not thought that through - "exotic" wood as a selling point, but then take most of it away.  Hmmm.

[lowregisterhead]

Because.

[rwillett]

11 hours ago, alyctes said:

I'd be more impressed if it was painted, not made of zebrawood.  Someone has not thought that through - "exotic" wood as a selling point, but then take most of it away.  Hmmm.

Perhaps they only had a scratchplate sized bit of exotic wood?

[ezbass]

The actual scratchplate is pretty horribly cut. Shame, as otherwise, as a travel bass, it has potential, such an easy fix too. 

[Graham_C]

They actually have some cool stuff in their store. Not too sure on it making here to the UK from China, though. May end up being more hassle than it's worth?

[Graham_C]

22 hours ago, ezbass said:

The actual scratchplate is pretty horribly cut. Shame, as otherwise, as a travel bass, it has potential, such an easy fix too. 

Slap an opaque one on there and away we go!

[tauzero]

On 11/04/2025 at 09:42, Graham_C said:

They actually have some cool stuff in their store. Not too sure on it making here to the UK from China, though. May end up being more hassle than it's worth?

 

Where do you think all the Made in China instruments in music shops come from?

 

I've had quite a few instruments from China and Vietnam over the years, no problems.

[Graham_C]

7 hours ago, tauzero said:

 

Where do you think all the Made in China instruments in music shops come from?

 

I've had quite a few instruments from China and Vietnam over the years, no problems.

I mean import tax wise. No need to get upset.

[tauzero]

On 15/04/2025 at 09:36, Graham_C said:

I mean import tax wise. No need to get upset.

 

I'm not upset. Haven't had any import tax problems either - I did have to pay VAT on one bass from Vietnam once, about 20 years ago, but buying from AliExpress or Ebay that is all handled for you.