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I believe this bass was mentioned in the Do not buy section because of a bad neck, or a problem with the ebony fingerboard and and first fret?Used G&L L-1000 Electric Bass Guitar
Guitar Center Round Rock
Round Rock , Texas 78681
512-244-0101
$499.99
dammmit G..that's 3 today..anyway, this little guy has a stripped truss rod and a crack in the heel.Used Squier Vintage Modified Precision Bass White Electric Bass Guitar
Guitar Center Edina
Edina, Minnesota 55435
952-929-1680
$84.99
peaked my interest too ..I can't find out much about "J3" geetars..other than they were an importer in the 00's..had 3 levels, of which the Phoenix line was the lowest. This thing has no cutaways..(tele!), rear route..crap MIC hardware..is probably poplar...$80 for a MIC beater.. it's weird..the bridge looks like a BA, and it ALMOST could be a Fless..but wrong on both accounts.This might be complete crap but it looks cool and its 80 bucks.
Used J3 Phoenix 4 String Electric Bass Guitar
Guitar Center Edina
Edina, Minnesota 55435
952-929-1680
$79.99
wow. I was looking at yours thinking that's a good deal. MIJ for 3 bones..I haven't posted this cuz I was selling the same thing for $200 more, but I finally sold mine *evil laugh* so here it is:
Used Fender Standard Fretless Jazz Bass Black Electric Bass Guitar
THIS ITEM INCLUDES A CASE OR BAG.
MIJ. This product comes with a case.
Guitar Center Greenwood
Greenwood, Indiana 46142
317-884-3887
$299.99
Mine was near mint for $500 with no case, which I think is a fair price. For $300 with a case, I'd be suspicious. But it's a zero risk proposition with the return policy.
Gorn gave me a heads up about this bass yesterday, but having a night to think about it, I'm going to pass on this one and put it up here for our fellow TBers to consider.
Guitar Center Carle Place
Carle Place, New York 11514
516-248-2020
Item #: 111375944
Late 80's Fender Power Jazz Special - $199
It says it's a Walnut parts bass, but it's not. The body is original, but been stripped and finished as shown. The neck is straight, but has been defretted and the slots filled with putty. The electronics work fine (I think?). They usually go for between $400-600, with prices rising lately due to Fender Japan shutting down.
Gorn Captain would be better to tap for answers for anyone more curious (and again, thank you for the advance notice on this one).
Gorn gave me a heads up about this bass yesterday, but having a night to think about it, I'm going to pass on this one and put it up here for our fellow TBers to consider.
Guitar Center Carle Place
Carle Place, New York 11514
516-248-2020
Item #: 111375944
Late 80's Fender Power Jazz Special - $199
It says it's a Walnut parts bass, but it's not. The body is original, but been stripped and finished as shown. The neck is straight, but has been defretted and the slots filled with putty. The electronics work fine (I think?). They usually go for between $400-600, with prices rising lately due to Fender Japan shutting down.
Gorn Captain would be better to tap for answers for anyone more curious (and again, thank you for the advance notice on this one).
I just tried pulling the trigger..had it all checked out..was told there's some "spaces" on the fboard..putty shrinks! and there's no finish. sigh. Anyway, I decided to do it, and axxed for some $$ off..now they are "consulting" other GC's about the price! We'll see what happens. Man, bottom feeding is a really funny thing.
