Fretless maple custom..should i get it?

[A BassInTunisia]

so there's this fretless maple custom bass on craigslist. i really want/need a fretless. i really like this one but i'd just like to ask others if it would be a good buy or not.

here's the link: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

thanks

 

[snyderz]

Looks cool, but of course you need to play it. I realize he says he's firm on his price, but I would start at $400.

 

[nukes_da_bass]

Not my cup of tea, the etching.
I agree with Snyderz... But I'd start with $350.00 worth of dead presidents in hand.

 

[Engine207]

Looks like a no-name parts bass...albeit a pretty cool looking one. Unless I pulled it apart and found it had a pair of Fralins in it, some Hipshots in the headstock and the body/neck were Warmoth, I'd not consider paying $600. Even then, it's expensive.

 

[mp40smg]

If the bridge is any indication of the quality of the components, I'd say 3-4 sound much reasonable.

Then depending on how the "fantasy art" is done and you really liking it... -100

 

[48thStreetCustom]

Walnut... I'll bet it weighs a ton

 

[A BassInTunisia]

well, of course i'm gonna try it before getting it. i asked him if he wanted to trade a guitar for it and he said he'll think about it.

i really love the look of the walnut. i'd take off the sticker though, he says it can come off pretty easily.

the only thing i don't like of it (visually) is the dark wood with black pickguard/pickup covers. if i bought it, i'd get a cream pickguard and cream pickup covers from warmoth to give it a nice contrast.