Brand new basses for $30?

[Lava]

Ha ha. See the thread New neck, disappointing

 

[bobalu]

I don't think your bass should cost less than your strings.

 

[abarson]

That bridge gave me nightmares and I'm not even asleep.

You're being generous in calling that bar of material a "bridge".

 

[rjovin]

A couple of years ago a whole crapload of people here bought a bunch of 20 or 30 dollar basses. Every one of them lost their money. Can't remember what the thread was titled... but if it happens again here, don't say you weren't warned .

None of us lost our money who used PayPal or similar services and that thread was fun to be a part of.
That being said, I wouldn't chance this one with all the rules attached to it.

 

[Joe Nerve]

None of lost our money who used PayPal or similar services and that thread was fun to be a part of.
That being said, I wouldn't chance this one with all the rules attached to it.

It was fun. I almost wished I had dropped the few bucks, just to be one of the gang .

 

[rjovin]

It was fun. I almost wished I had dropped the few bucks, just to be one of the gang .

Ya, good times when good times were needed!

 

[lfmn16]

The easiest people to cheat are the ones who think you can get something for nothing.

 

[J Posega]

Not only is it garbage, but it's garbage built with slave labor! What a deal!

 

[DrBnz]

Sounds like a scam to get my credit card info.

 

[skycruiser]

Your curiosity peaked with this bass? Surely you can conjure up a little more curiosity for something a little better!

 

[MikePlaysBass]

It's surprising that anyone could build even a really crappy bass and sell it for $30. The production cost with labor and materials and shipping would have to have a wholesale price of about half that.
If it does happen, you might see them in WalMart or on eBay, but not in any music stores. It isn't worth the floor space and staff to sell a product that likely only nets them maybe $10 at most and will likely be returned within a few days.

 

[BobKos]

I am old enough to remember entry level instruments in the late 1970's. I can tell you they sucked pretty bad. And they costed more than $30 even back then. So keeping things in context, I would bet this bass is not terribly bad for the intended market. I find it strange that every person here who has declared it a pile of firewood has likely never even touched it.

 

[legalbass]

Take a hard pass. You're likely throwing your money away.

 

[whero]

This is one of those basses that the only things that really need replacing are the bridge, pickups, tuners, frets, wiring, and maybe the strings. Other than that, it's perfect.

I'd probably also replace the knobs, pots, output jack and strap buttons.

 

[DWBass]

I recall last year someone was selling basses for $45 each. Turned out to be a scam that nailed a couple dozen TB members

Yep. They got me. There was actually tracking and it was delivered to and signed for by someone in Texas. I live in Virginia.

 

[DWBass]

None of us lost our money who used PayPal or similar services and that thread was fun to be a part of.
That being said, I wouldn't chance this one with all the rules attached to it.

Yep. Got my money back.

 

[Discount Bassy]

I'd probably also replace the knobs, pots, output jack and strap buttons.

While you are at it, you might consider swapping out the neck and body as well.

 

[J_Bass]

A couple of years ago a whole crapload of people here bought a bunch of 20 or 30 dollar basses. Every one of them lost their money. Can't remember what the thread was titled... but if it happens again here, don't say you weren't warned .

I was thinking of that one, too.

That was a good laugh!


If I recall, the buyers got their money back. But not their personal data.

 

[whero]

While you are at it, you might consider swapping out the neck and body as well.

Then it would probably be the best $30 bass ever.

 

[mongo2]

I'd consider it but only if I was able to check it out in person.