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Almost NBD - Wunkay content

HeavyHand

HeavyHand

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Jul 22, 2016
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Just ordered this from GC.

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Never played a Wunkay before, but I love the p-bass sound from reading around it sounds like I should like this. Plus if I don't like it GC has a solid return policy.

So, this is obviously a well used older bass. Never bought one kind of sight un-seen before, any advice on what to look for in terms of serious problems? Or anything 1981 Wunkay specific, for example, I read a post early about a potential issue with the bullet style truss road?
 
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Here's a pic I took of it
 

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DeliriumTremens said:
I guarantee the truss rod works with no issues. The pickup is a replacement, the original is in the case
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Excellent, Thanks for the info! Your employees were great to deal with btw. They notified me that the original P/U was in the case, do you have any idea on what the replacement pickup is? Also, if you have any other info on the guitar? I know it definitely looks roadworn or relic'd from the pics, but any other info would be great!
 
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It's the correct pickup just a replacement. There's some wear and tear and there was a big sticker on the back at one time which was peeled off leaving some paper residue but it's clear the bass was used not abused. It's a nice piece, if it doesn't work for you let me know! Glad to hear that my colleagues were good to deal with, I think we have one of the best GCs in the country
 
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DeliriumTremens said:
It's the correct pickup just a replacement. There's some wear and tear and there was a big sticker on the back at one time which was peeled off leaving some paper residue but it's clear the bass was used not abused. It's a nice piece, if it doesn't work for you let me know! Glad to hear that my colleagues were good to deal with, I think we have one of the best GCs in the country
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How is the fret wear?
 
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alack said:
I was looking at that one last night with a little string of drool on the side of my mouth. Congrats on the new bass and thanks for helping keep my $ in the bank.
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I'm always glad to help! I almost let it slide, but I haven't bought a new bass in like 10+ years and I've been wanting to try out a Wunkay. I figured this was the best oppurtunity.
 
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HeavyHand said:
I'm always glad to help! I almost let it slide, but I haven't bought a new bass in like 10+ years and I've been wanting to try out a Wunkay. I figured this was the best oppurtunity.
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I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on the weight. I really want one of those early G&Ls. But the few I've tried weighed as much or more as my 75 P. Getting older. May need to start going lighter.
 
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DeliriumTremens said:
It's the correct pickup just a replacement. There's some wear and tear and there was a big sticker on the back at one time which was peeled off leaving some paper residue but it's clear the bass was used not abused. It's a nice piece, if it doesn't work for you let me know! Glad to hear that my colleagues were good to deal with, I think we have one of the best GCs in the country
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As for the paper residue left on the back of the guitar, do you know of a good way to clean that off without effecting the finish too much>?
 

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