Does this seem like an ok deal?

yes

 

great deal.

 

sure does.

 

Yes, but whats the deal with the pickguard? I mean, its an easily replaceable part, but what was the seller thinking?

Kinda like that cut up blue Rickenbacker that pops up every once in a while.

 

I just bought a P Bass on craigslist for 200. It was cosmetically perfect though. I'd say it's a fair price. But the bass is a beater and you need to put a 50 dollar pg on it, so you could be kinda proud of owning.

In Kansas City there are a fair number of good P basses for sale for 175. I'd stay away from it and wait for a bass that has been taken care of for a few more dollars.

 

Its a good deal, but what concerns me is that the guy admits that its a minor thing and taking a ridiculous amount of value off of the bass. Seems weird from a guy who sounds like he knows what he has.

 

Wow. The body is cracked at the jack, and the pickguard was broken in two?

Um, looks like that thing had a rough childhood, y'know? For me those things are red flags--but it's your call.

 

It might be a great deal. OTOH, if the neck is effed up it's a waste of a perfectly good $100 bill. The sellers grammar, spelling, email address and general attitude seal the deal for me- I wouldn't buy it with YOUR money.

 

I'd sure look it over closely before handing over any cash, but if it's playable, and easily fixable, it's a pretty good deal.

 

The crack on the body looks like a spot where the bass would've hit the ground when swung by the neck, a la Pete Townshend.

 

I would be all over that

 

i have seen that bass listed here (in houston) at least 3 times. The last time it was $80.

No contact phone number, only a weird email address.

google the email address and see other "things" this person has been "selling"

I don't think this bass exists...i think the guy is harvesting email addresses.

 

If you are in the market for a cream colored MIM P-bass, it's a good deal. If you aren't....

 

The finish is cracked, but I really doubt the body itself is.

 

It seems pretty messed up for a 2006 Fender. Yes a PG is only $10-20, but I would be worried it has been abused. Still $100 is a steal unless it is completely destroyed IMO.

 

I agree . . . and I think it's a rip~!

 

What's up with that hole that would otherwise be hidden under the pickguard? I've seen that on a couple Fender's before.

Unless the bass is hot, I'd snatch it up, TS. At the very least, it's $30 in labor and you can get another $150 out of it easily.

 

That hole's for the CNC routing machine... I'd say it's a good deal... new pickguard and a set of strings... bingo!