NBBD - They sent me the wrong bass!

[red_rhino]

New Birthday Bass Day!

Sooooo, I ordered a bass for my birthday; 65 this weekend (first person to call me a Senior Citizen gets a silver sneaker up their a$$). Everything seems okay, at first. I mean, you can see from the picture that it clearly says "Fender" on the box, right?

But when I open it up, I find this inside!

That's right, they sent me an MTD 535 instead! I'm outraged! Outraged, I say! I mean, I guess in hindsight this does explain why the bass was more expensive than I expected, but I figured it was because shipping has gotten so pricey lately.

And then I read the description and it gets even worse! Mahogany body, tiger myrtle top, maple neck with morado fingerboard, new proprietary MTD bridge, pickups, and preamp. Ugh!

I guess I'll have to keep it.

Seriously, it plays, sounds, and feels amazing! I'm pretty darn happy.

 

[Geri O]

Good one....

It’s gorgeous. Enjoy!

 

[bassmacguffin]

I ask for my senior discount every I go , I earned it!!!!
that is a nice bass

 

[rickster4003]

Does that mean that someone who ordered a MTD got a Fender? I would assume that the seller might get an email and piece things together to see where the more expensive bass went.

 

[red_rhino]

And because one can never post too many NBD pictures....

 

[Ekajimmy]

Nice
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[charlie monroe]

I’m glad you gave the warning about calling you a Senior Citizen. The last thing I’d want to do is upset the elderly.

Also, Happy NBD!

 

[wvbass]

That is beautiful. Reminds me that I have a NBBD too...I need to get some pictures and post it.

 

[B-Mac]

New Birthday Bass Day!

Sooooo, I ordered a bass for my birthday; 65 this weekend (first person to call me a Senior Citizen gets a silver sneaker up their a$$). Everything seems okay, at first. I mean, you can see from the picture that it clearly says "Fender" on the box, right?

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But when I open it up, I find this inside!

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That's right, they sent me an MTD 535 instead! I'm outraged! Outraged, I say! I mean, I guess in hindsight this does explain why the bass was more expensive than I expected, but I figured it was because shipping has gotten so pricey lately.

And then I read the description and it gets even worse! Mahogany body, tiger myrtle top, maple neck with morado fingerboard, new proprietary MTD bridge, pickups, and preamp. Ugh!

I guess I'll have to keep it.

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Seriously, it plays, sounds, and feels amazing! I'm pretty darn happy.

NWBD or NBBD...that is one sweet bass!

 

[FrenchBassQC]

Did you thought shipping for a bass had increased by 4K? LOL

 

[red_rhino]

Did you thought shipping for a bass had increased by 4K? LOL

Well, you do have shipping and handling, so...

 

[Spidey2112]

(first person to call me a Senior Citizen gets a silver sneaker up their a$$).

If I say it twice, do I get a new pair of shoes?

 

[Killing Floor]

Huh, you had me for a minute or maybe more. That's a fine looking instrument.

Maybe don't stand so close to your amp, the built-in fan makes it feel drafty. Happy birthday.

 

[Matty Koff]

So, this post is an alibi for the wife or what? Nice bass.

"Seriously, this isn't the one I ordered honey, but.. JUST LOOK AT IT"

 

[neo 7]

Back in my day when someone ordered a bass over the internet we sent 'em what they dag-gum ordered. Not some five string contraption that needs a battery. Dang kids these days.

 

[Low Down Brown]

Bummer

 

[ad9000]

I had to check the calendar to see if this was April 1.
Looks very similar to my 535-24. Enjoy!
The MTD boxes are pretty stellar, by the way.

 

[LordRyan]

I would demand they send the original box assuming this is a new Bass. Resale is better if you have all the original packaging.

 

[AndyPanda]

They sent your Fender to my house instead of the MTD I ordered - let's arrange to swap and get everything sorted out!

 

[ComicBass]

I have always LOVED my MTD. I'm happy for you. Killer instrument