GC New bass damage... thoughts?

[songwriter21]

I just received a btb747 from GC. Ordered online... apparently there was only 1 in the entire country that GC had, so they had to ship me one that was sitting in a store. The guy from the store called me and warned me about "shop damage" to it, so I was at least expecting it.

Got the bass today, damage was a bit more than I had expected. See photos.

I'm on the fence about this one. I got an additional managers' discount for the damage; all told (after the already-discounted price I paid + the additional discount) it'll be like $800 for the "new" bass. I'm wondering what other folks might do in this situation.

Second, I'm on the fence about the bass itself. Any suggestions on what I need to do to make sure that I don't get hit with a "wear and tear" charge from GC if I decide to return it altogether?

Totally send it back...looks like it fell right smack-dab on the headstock. It's not a bolt-on, but still.

 

[bolophonic]

I’m no snob about mojo, but that thing has WAY too much abuse for that small of a discount.

 

[Drifter8230]

I just received a btb747 from GC. Ordered online... apparently there was only 1 in the entire country that GC had, so they had to ship me one that was sitting in a store. The guy from the store called me and warned me about "shop damage" to it, so I was at least expecting it.

Got the bass today, damage was a bit more than I had expected. See photos.

I'm on the fence about this one. I got an additional managers' discount for the damage; all told (after the already-discounted price I paid + the additional discount) it'll be like $800 for the "new" bass. I'm wondering what other folks might do in this situation.

Second, I'm on the fence about the bass itself. Any suggestions on what I need to do to make sure that I don't get hit with a "wear and tear" charge from GC if I decide to return it altogether?

It straight up looks like a dog chewed it

Hey, I say keep it as long as there are no tone issues!

 

[Hurricane Jimmie]

So Anyway, unless your need for the bass is urgent, I think I'd send it back. Once that transaction was complete, I'd place an order for one of the new ones and wait patiently for them to be back in stock.
It looks like the new ones are only a hundred dollars more, correct?

Good Luck with whatever you choose.

 

[bass81800]

If you have all these concerns already with your new bass, and they are impossible to ignore, just think how bad you would feel if whatever new bass excitement was over in 30 days or 45 days, whatever GC is doing now, and you could not return it. Let it go, return it. You deserve one in perfect shape. Having bought two new basses recently, both in pristine condition, and having the patience to wait until I found the right ones, I have learned there are always more basses around the corner. If Sweetwater has it listed, put in a back order for it.

 

[beaglesandbass]

I'm on the fence about the bass itself

Unless you love the bass, why would you tolerate that amount of damage?

 

[gln1955]

"Shop damage"? More like "chop damage"

GC just needs to suck it up and sell is a used instrument in fair condition, at best.

 

[lfmn16]

well. It is getting a bit into the south.... (kidding).

I have a very witty reply, but I just received two demerits for making a political post, which wasn’t, but apparently someone is easily but hurt, so I’ll keep it to myself.

 

[waynobass]

The large photos make those small dings look bigger. None of them would bother me. How does the bass feel and sound?

 

[mikewalker]

used AND abused...

 

[Hounddog409]

I just received a btb747 from GC. Ordered online... apparently there was only 1 in the entire country that GC had, so they had to ship me one that was sitting in a store. The guy from the store called me and warned me about "shop damage" to it, so I was at least expecting it.

Got the bass today, damage was a bit more than I had expected. See photos.

I'm on the fence about this one. I got an additional managers' discount for the damage; all told (after the already-discounted price I paid + the additional discount) it'll be like $800 for the "new" bass. I'm wondering what other folks might do in this situation.

Second, I'm on the fence about the bass itself. Any suggestions on what I need to do to make sure that I don't get hit with a "wear and tear" charge from GC if I decide to return it altogether?

As long as it plays and is comfortable, I wouldn't care. You knew goin in there was damage, and got a good deal.

 

[arbiterusa]

My entire amp rig and most of my basses were bought USED from Guitar Center and none of that stuff showed up in condition nearly that bad. That bass fell off the wall. $200 bucks is not nearly enough. Take it back.

 

[Aqualung60]

No question about it, back it goes.

 

[Cliff Colton]

You should return it just to see if a married TBer buys it next. That would make a good thread, entitled:

“NBD but even 20% isn’t enough for her. Geez...”

 

[drumsnbass]

There is significant probability GC goes bankrupt. Whether they remain in business after or not is unknown. Don’t count on returning it at a later date. Do it now.

I just received a btb747 from GC. Ordered online... apparently there was only 1 in the entire country that GC had, so they had to ship me one that was sitting in a store. The guy from the store called me and warned me about "shop damage" to it, so I was at least expecting it.

Got the bass today, damage was a bit more than I had expected. See photos.

I'm on the fence about this one. I got an additional managers' discount for the damage; all told (after the already-discounted price I paid + the additional discount) it'll be like $800 for the "new" bass. I'm wondering what other folks might do in this situation.

Second, I'm on the fence about the bass itself. Any suggestions on what I need to do to make sure that I don't get hit with a "wear and tear" charge from GC if I decide to return it altogether?

 

[Bass V]

those guys know they'll never sell it like that. they shoulda just gave it to you. dump it.

 

[Johnny Fingers]

Myself, I would not buy any instrument sight-unseen.

 

[Zooberwerx]

Oh, hell no for $800. If you really like the bass, offer them ~$150-200 or tell 'em to get bent and return it. If I were selling it as used in the TB classifieds, I'd be compelled to list it as "poor / fair" condition.

Riis

 

[skycruiser]

Let's say you keep it for 5 years and play it 5 hours per week. That's about 1300 hours of playing time. If you pay the extra $200 for a new one, it will cost you about 15 cents per hour to play the perfect one instead of the beat up one. Is it worth it to you? You can adjust the numbers to fit your situation.

 

[dan1952]

That's what I'm guessing too. As for the truss area - the bolt looks OK, I'm guessing someone just wasn't careful with the allen wrench when adjusting.

I think I'm gonna order one from another store to compare the two & return one or the other. I called GC, and they already have the order marked as "shop damaged" in their system, so fingers crossed that I don't get an argument from the local store if/when I return it.