CL buy? Is it worth it?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Tom0Blam0, Jan 7, 2015.

  1. Tom0Blam0

    Tom0Blam0 Supporting Member

    Mar 16, 2014
    Found this on CL: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/msg/4828899641.html

    I've been itching for a P-bass for a while and I love natural finished basses however, this guy has some damage to the fretboard around the nut. Is it worth it? I would eventually buy a new neck, but do you think it'll hold up for now if I string it up, or is it not worth it for the money? Any thoughts would be appreciated
     
  2. bassbully

    bassbully Endorsed by The PHALEX CORN BASS..mmm...corn!

    Sep 7, 2006
    Blimp City USA
    An Afinity with chunk of wood missing..$75.00? No, you can get a good used one for that or pay a little more from a better body. Offer $50.00 for it.
     
  3. Not a bad deal, but keep in mind that it's not a Vintage Modified, but an Affinity. I don't see many natural finished Squiers in my area (they're invariably black,) so I'd be inclined to overlook the minor damage if that finish appealed to me.
     
  4. Tom0Blam0

    Tom0Blam0 Supporting Member

    Mar 16, 2014
    hmmm...after looking at some of the other pictures it looks like the nut is damage as well. And you're right that it is definitely not a vintage modified. That is clearly an affinity neck
     
  5. scourgeofgod

    scourgeofgod

    Aug 17, 2006
    Was just about to point that out. I'd say $50 if you really really want it or just pass, affinities are everywhere
     
  6. Justice

    Justice

    May 24, 2002
    Houston TX.
    the body is from a VM Pbass like the one I own, someone slapped an Affinity neck on it. I would give $50 for it, play it like it is and troll for a replacement neck here or on eBay.
     
  7. Justice

    Justice

    May 24, 2002
    Houston TX.
    and a replacement nut is $10? That bass is right in my wheelhouse :)
     
  8. TheDepths

    TheDepths

    Mar 4, 2014
    England
    If it were me, I'd pass....if you're looking for a cheap P bass I'd go second hand VM or CV, Affinity's are ok as a first bass but won't stand up in the long run and a sub par P bass might put you off them.
     
  9. Tom0Blam0

    Tom0Blam0 Supporting Member

    Mar 16, 2014
    Do any of you guys know if an SX neck will fit a squier body?
     
  10. Justice

    Justice

    May 24, 2002
    Houston TX.
    It might with some work. The necks from Guitar Fetish are made with Fender specs according to their page

    http://www.guitarfetish.com/Bass-Satin-Sealed-Vintage-Style-Neck-_p_2004.html

    Honestly, $75 is not bad for just that loaded VM body. Those Duncan Designed pickups sound pretty good. That body is from one of these basses.

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  11. Tom0Blam0

    Tom0Blam0 Supporting Member

    Mar 16, 2014
    I got him down in price. I'm going to go for it and eventually swap out the neck. I'm GASing big time for a natural p-bass, so what the heck. Thanks for the input!
     
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