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Free Bass for Repair Project

Discussion in 'Setup & Repair [DB]' started by arnoldschnitzer, Jul 2, 2008.

  1. Jul 2, 2008 #1
    arnoldschnitzer

    arnoldschnitzer AES Fine Instruments

    Feb 16, 2002
    New Mexico. USA
    Free for the taking one plywood Craptastic 3/4 bass. Has good neck and fingerboard, could be playable with some work. No tailpiece, bridge, or strings. I don't have time to take pics or answer questions, sorry. First post or e-mail can have it. Must pick up here in Brewster, NY. Cleaning out the basement to promote marital bliss...

    Note: This bass needs repair work. Please do not ask me to describe its problems, because I don't remember, and I don't have time to research it. If I don't find someone to take it in the next few days it goes in the dumpster.
     
  2. Jul 2, 2008 #2
    sXeMike

    sXeMike

    Jan 22, 2007
    Scottsville, Va
    pm sent
     
  3. Jul 2, 2008 #3
    sonix

    sonix

    Dec 3, 2007
    Detroit
    yeah, i'll take it man. do you have pics?
     
  4. Jul 2, 2008 #4
    arnoldschnitzer

    arnoldschnitzer AES Fine Instruments

    Feb 16, 2002
    New Mexico. USA
    Will not ship; do not have pics. Still available.
     
  5. Jul 2, 2008 #5
    sonix

    sonix

    Dec 3, 2007
    Detroit
    still interested.


    sorry, i missed how you said no pics.
     
  6. Jul 2, 2008 #6
    bassteban

    bassteban

    Aug 12, 2004
    Northern California
    For me it's the constant balance between peace & dismemberment that keeps things interesting.
     
  7. Jul 2, 2008 #7
    sXeMike

    sXeMike

    Jan 22, 2007
    Scottsville, Va
    I'm driving up to canada in 2 weeks...Can I pick it up then?
    (7/14)
     
  8. Jul 2, 2008 #8
    ctregan

    ctregan

    Jun 25, 2007
    Syracuse N.Y.
    PM being sent.
    I have a relative in Conneticut who can pick it up ASAP.
     
  9. Jul 2, 2008 #9
    damonsmith

    damonsmith

    May 10, 2006
    Saint Louis, MO
    You should have experimented with turning it into a travel bass. I just don't believe it can't be done for a lot less than the Czech-eze....
     
  10. Jul 3, 2008 #10
    arnoldschnitzer

    arnoldschnitzer AES Fine Instruments

    Feb 16, 2002
    New Mexico. USA
    ctregan is the first responder who actually had a plan to get this beast out of my place quickly. So it will be gone today. Sorry if anyone's feathers got ruffled, this was far from my intention. Moderators, you are welcome to delete this thread if you would like...
     
  11. Jul 4, 2008 #11
    ctregan

    ctregan

    Jun 25, 2007
    Syracuse N.Y.
    Speaking of bliss.... need some quick answers to the following questions;

    "If it is broken, then why do you want it?"
    "Can we sell it and buy a new dishwasher?"
    and the ever popular "Don't you already have a bass?"
     
  12. Jul 4, 2008 #12
    Matthew Tucker

    Matthew Tucker Commercial User

    Aug 21, 2002
    Sydney, Australia
    Owner: Bresque Basses, Sydney Basses and Cellos
    "If it is broken, then why do you want it?"

    So I can fix it. I like fixing things.

    "Can we sell it and buy a new dishwasher?"

    yeah ... as soon as I fix it, i promise.

    "Don't you already have a bass?"

    yeah but this one I can SELL ... as soon as I've fixed it.
     
  13. Jul 4, 2008 #13
    Jake deVilliers

    Jake deVilliers Commercial User

    May 24, 2006
    Crescent Beach, BC
    Owner of The Bass Spa, String Repairman at Long & McQuade Vancouver
    Matthew's obviously an expert at Marital Bliss - that's an excellent list of responses. :)
     
  14. Jul 6, 2008 #14
    lhoward

    lhoward

    Apr 27, 2003
    Western NY State
    Marital Bliss means one thing in the eyes of the male beholder and something else in the eyes of the female beholder.

    Sad, but true.