CL buy? Is it worth it?

[Tom0Blam0]

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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

 

[bassbully]

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.

 

[Bugeyed Earl]

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.

 

[Tom0Blam0]

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

 

[scourgeofgod]

hmmm...after looking at some of the other pictures it looks like the nut is damage as well.

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

 

[Justice]

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.

 

[Justice]

and a replacement nut is $10? That bass is right in my wheelhouse

 

[TheDepths]

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.

 

[Tom0Blam0]

Do any of you guys know if an SX neck will fit a squier body?

 

[Justice]

Do any of you guys know if an SX neck will fit a squier body?

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.

 

[Tom0Blam0]

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!