neepheid Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Just now, HeadlessBassist said: Wasn't it always thus? When you buy the expensive stuff like Fender USA products you're paying for admittedly better quality materials, but at the end of the day, you're paying for the FMIC workers' mortgages, finance payments on their F150 pickup trucks and crazily expensive health insurance & pensions, not to mention fattening the pockets of the company shareholders. No, the quality at the bottom end of the price scale has improved dramatically, squeezing the top end because it's already the "best" and has nowhere to go. 5 Quote
MichaelDean Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 It isn't a perfect bass like you'd expect from a US Fender either. The body is rough in places, the frets could be polished and there are a couple of small dents on the neck. I'd have sent it back if I received even a £200 bass like that. But it's super comfy to play after a just quarter turn of the truss rod, sounds good, holds tune and resonates really nicely. I just want to pick it up and play it a lot, which is the sign of a good bass to me. 3 Quote
Woodinblack Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago Just got an email that my delivery is pushed back to the 5th week! Quote
HeadlessBassist Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago 3 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: Just got an email that my delivery is pushed back to the 5th week! It would seem that people [like us] bought the hell out of them and now they're waiting to replenish stocks. Stack 'em high and sell 'em cheap - Tesco Value Bass range! Quote
Woodinblack Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago Maybe they weren't quick enough to turn the offer off! Quote
HeadlessBassist Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago Ah well, they'll have some more made up soon. I'd imagine it's the only way they can get rid of the horrid green ones, anyway. That 'Ford Signal Green' is a heinous colour. It should be illegal! Quote
neepheid Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago 23 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: Just got an email that my delivery is pushed back to the 5th week! In my limited experience with Bax, they'll deliver in the end. Might take a while, but I got mine - even a company bankruptcy didn't stop them. Quote
MichaelDean Posted 1 hour ago Author Posted 1 hour ago Rubbish! I hope you both find it has been worth the wait! Quote
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