There's really no risk with them as you get a 30 day money back. I've never had any issues. Even returned things that they shipped to a store closer to me.
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Guitar Center Used: Don't Buy Items
- Thread starter NicJimBass
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You have to be careful with what they determine to be vintage. Those only have a 3 day return policy.
As long as you give them a heads up that you think there's something wrong with vintage they'll give you a lot more time. The 3 day thing started since people were swapping out parts.
It used to be a huge problem years ago, I'd get a 70's bass that was returned and listed all original only to find out someone had, usually, swapped the pickups for reissues.
It's not surprising. Every time I've returned a bass to GC (which has happened many times) they look at it once and give me back my money. They're lucky I'm not dishonest.
Really I've never had them tell me that. It's always been 30 days on anything I've ever picked up in there. Anyway you should be careful with any purchase really unless you have that kind of money to just throw around and not care. God knows I don't!
Despite a really nice setup and a great feel, something's wonky with this one. The D string is barely audible and the knobs don't seem to do anything.
When the knobs don't seem to do anything that usually means the battery needs to be replaced
GC Cleveland has a Peavey Fury for $119.99. US made and in one piece, yes... but a terrible rattlecan spraypaint job.
Their value in good shape continues to drop, so I'd say one as poorly bastardized as this should not be marked at $119.99.
Just FYI...
Their value in good shape continues to drop, so I'd say one as poorly bastardized as this should not be marked at $119.99.
Just FYI...
I can volunteer to check out basses and amps at the Florence, KY store. Most days I could swing by after about 4pm. They usually aren't particularly competitive with pricing, though. PM me, I'll get notification on my phone, so I may be able to get back with you the same day, in time to order before closing. I'm not a bass hound, more of an amp and cab nut; but bad intonation, warped neck, cosmetic issues no problem. Can't tell original vintage from reissue or plain fake, though.
Been dead around here, eh? Well, here's some fodder...
I don't know what it actually is, but I can tell you what it isn't: Worth $309.
Look at the mismatch of the control plate, look at the cheap bridge... I would RUN from something like this at $200. $309 is laughable and $399 (like on the tag) is absolute hilarity.
I don't know what it actually is, but I can tell you what it isn't: Worth $309.
Look at the mismatch of the control plate, look at the cheap bridge... I would RUN from something like this at $200. $309 is laughable and $399 (like on the tag) is absolute hilarity.
I looked at the bass on GC's site so I could zoom in. Tag says it's a parts bass. It appears to have Barts as Photobassist indicated. To my eye, it looks like a short scale bass with a Jazz Bass decal that had Fender clipped off. Odd...
So best case scenario, it's an SX with Barts and a headstock decal? Still not seeing the money they're asking
Judging by the control plate it likely has more value in electronics. Maybe a BassMods replacement. Who knows. Maybe its priced wrong on the website, wouldn't be the first time I've seen this.
