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ponjac

Oct 3, 2005
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Thinking about buying this (below) from a local guy. Wondering if you guys can tell me if thats an OK deal? I'm going to look at it Saturday. Anything specific I should look for (problem areas)? I know a pic would be nice. I've seen the pic's and it looks to be in great shape.Thanks! Jay

Oh, and it's a 1999.


FOR SALE: American Fender P bass
Date Posted: 04/13/2004 Price: $450
Expires On: 12/04/2005

Description
Natural Ash body($100 option) with rose wood fret board. Custom Bill Lawrence pickup.New cond.Have original pickup in case. With case.Beautiful grain on body.Must see and play.List pricd is $1547.New condition.Made in USA.
 
#3
Sounds good but it would be helpful to you if you could bring someone with you who has some experience in purchasing a bass (if you don't). Ask to see the original bill of sale if the seller has it. Check the neck for straightness and the body for dents. Find out when the owner last had it set up. The price seems pretty reasonable for that type of bass. If you like the feel and sound and everything checks out I'd say it's a fair deal.

Let us know how it turns out!
 
#6
One of my friends ran into a problem...
When he got the bass everything checked out, but when he got it home he found a few dead spots, no problem, just adjust string height a little. Well that didn't help because when the fret buzz left the strings were about 1/3 of an inch or so off the fretboard. Then we decided maybe a little truss rod adjustments would help.
Trus rod didn't work.
So make sure all the parts work, not just the electronics and stuff.

My $0.02
 

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