A short lived NBD :(

[LowEndLobster]

I had ordered an Eastwood EB-1 a couple of weeks ago and it finally arrived today. Was very excited to review this and do a head to head against the Gibson LP Jr. Tribute, but that joy was short lived. I noticed mile high action upon taking it out of the gig bag, and then I noticed the damage....

RIP

 

[Gorn]

Damn shame. Hopefully the return won't be a big deal.

 

[JIO]

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I had ordered an Eastwood EB-1 a couple of weeks ago and it finally arrived today. Was very excited to review this and do a head to head against the Gibson LP Jr. Tribute, but that joy was short lived. I noticed mile high action upon taking it out of the gig bag, and then I noticed the damage....

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RIP

How was it shipped? Little to no padding? I once bought a cheap Epi EB0 and it arrived with a broken (off) hs. Flimsy cardboard box - no real padding - no surprise. It was sent back with the carrier who delivered it after shooting pics.

 

[LowEndLobster]

How was it shipped? Little to no padding? I once bought a cheap Epi EB0 and it arrived with a broken (off) hs. Flimsy cardboard box - no real padding - no surprise. It was sent back with the carrier who delivered it after shooting pics.

Double boxed like every other bass I've received and in a soft case (and was surrounded in light foam on the case too). It's a bummer, but things should sort themselves out.

 

[2saddleslab]

Ouch! Before I scrolled down enough to see the damage I thought you'd need to call an uber to get near the strings.

 

[lug]

https://app.box.com/shared/static/b57f60e8f1a8eae1013a.wav

 

[JIO]

Double boxed like every other bass I've received and in a soft case (and was surrounded in light foam on the case too). It's a bummer, but things should sort themselves out.

I've only had shipping issues in the holiday season/period when the system is being overtaxed. It's possible due to this period they have shortages of workers an an overabundance of orders from shut-in people leading to rough handling to meet deadlines.

 

[MG Wolf]

Sorry For Your Loss

The Walnut Ricky Looks Pissah

 

[trothwell]

Entirely off-topic: looks like you have both a traditional 4-string Rickenbacker and a new 5-string? How do they compare sonically? Does the 5-string sound like the 4-string... only with a 5th string?

 

[LowEndLobster]

Sorry For Your Loss

The Walnut Ricky Looks Pissah

Thanks! That's Wally. She's my favorite. Strung up with TI Flats. Pure buttah.

 

[garp]

 

[Doctor Morbius]

RIP

I'd say it's more like Rest In Pieces!

Sorry for your loss. When's the Wake?

 

[LowEndLobster]

I'd say it's more like Rest In Pieces!

Sorry for your loss. When's the Wake?

We're doing a viking burial at LowEndLake... and a clone..err.. replacement will be arriving at some point.

 

[Doctor Morbius]

We're doing a viking burial at LowEndLake... and a clone..err.. replacement will be arriving at some point.

I like it! Unfortunately, it looks like the fat lady has already sung.

 

[TheReceder]

It's rare that I feel sick when I look at bass pics on TB.
R.I.P.

 

[micguy]

Well, it's not all it was cracked up to be....

Hope things go smoothly on the replacement.

 

[LowEndLobster]

Update: Eastwood has reached out hopefully I'll have a new bass soon.

 

[LowEndLobster]

Entirely off-topic: looks like you have both a traditional 4-string Rickenbacker and a new 5-string? How do they compare sonically? Does the 5-string sound like the 4-string... only with a 5th string?

Kind of. Sounds a bit more modern, but it's still a Ric. It's a fun bass, but I like Wally more.

 

[DavC]

maybe a little glue , ... some duct tape ,... slightly longer screw for strap pin = good to go ..!

sorry for your troubles ... hope the next one will receive a bit more care ..!

 

[msb]

More off topic ... and you've got a Gibson DC Jr and a Longhorn from the looks of things . Those are two of my favourite things !