I need a favor Maryland.

J. Crawford · #1 07-22-2009, 08:54 PM

I dont know if this is against the rules, but I need someone to test a bass out for me in Maryland. Ill wait to tell the link as I dont want to seem like Im coming off as I dont trust a fellow TBer.

Its a $1k plus bass, and I cant justify spending that at my age without someone, since I cant myself, trying it first.

I dunno if this is okay, but PM me if youre in Maryland and wouldnt mind.. If its against the rules, close the thread and do as needed.

Thanks in advance!

J. Crawford · #2 07-22-2009, 10:19 PM

Well, I got one offer. Thats good.

cybersnyder · #3 07-22-2009, 10:43 PM

Where in Maryland? If it's at a Guitar Center, there's a good chance I've already test driven it.

J. Crawford · #4 07-22-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cybersnyder

Where in Maryland? If it's at a Guitar Center, there's a good chance I've already test driven it.

Nope, private seller, a fellow TB member.

If youre interested, shoot me a PM. I dont wanna PM you, I dont wanna be a nuisance.

cybersnyder · #5 07-22-2009, 10:58 PM

Woodmore is a bit of a hike for me. I really don't want to get in the middle of a private sale. Plus Thumbs are one of my least favorite basses.

He's had it for sale for awhile. Work out a 48 hour tryout and offer to eat the shipping costs if you don't like it.

J. Crawford · #6 07-22-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cybersnyder

Woodmore is a bit of a hike for me. I really don't want to get in the middle of a private sale. Plus Thumbs are one of my least favorite basses.

He's had it for sale for awhile. Work out a 48 hour tryout and offer to eat the shipping costs if you don't like it.

Hm.. good idea. Never thought about a trial.. Very good idea. Thats cool though, thanks for the interest!

Sucks to hear you dont like Thumbs though..

Zombbg4 · #7 07-22-2009, 11:06 PM

Are you wanting to test the specific bass or a thumb in general? The trial period sounds like a good idea, 30 bucks to ship it back isn't much when talking about a 1K plus bass.

cybersnyder · #8 07-22-2009, 11:11 PM

I find them very heavy and I don't like the reach to the first fret since the top strap point is very close to the body instead of the "usual" 12th fret. The strap point around the 16th fret, the smallish body and the heavy neck tends to make it neck dive.

From the pics, it looks like it may have a wenge neck which would (wood) be a good thing. But it's hard to tell without some up close, in focus pics. You can get a set of replacement knobs from Rocketmusic if you do go through with it. The only thing I'd be leery about is the two extra switches.

J. Crawford · #9 07-22-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cybersnyder

I find them very heavy and I don't like the reach to the first fret since the top strap point is very close to the body instead of the "usual" 12th fret. The strap point around the 16th fret, the smallish body and the heavy neck tends to make it neck dive.

From the pics, it looks like it may have a wenge neck which would (wood) be a good thing. But it's hard to tell without some up close, in focus pics. You can get a set of replacement knobs from Rocketmusic if you do go through with it. The only thing I'd be leery about is the two extra switches.

I was kinda confused about the extra knobs too.. Im not sure of what they are, and neither does he.

If it doesnt sell, and I get the cash, I might see if the trial period thing is cool.

Thanks guys!