Yesterday my used Ibanez AGB(V)205 came. My first impression was good. It sounds good, feels good, and has a "different kind of cool" than what I am accustomed with. It was $500 plus shipping and taxes.
I looked through the f-hole and noticed no serial number. It also says China I think. I thought it was I Indonesia but that is not my larger concern. When I inspected further there is an S stamped in the back of the headstock. One tuner is a different color is my guess. See attached pics. I hope that's all.
I really like this bass but if I were to put it on the market in the future, I would have to disclose quite plainly that it is a factory 2nd.
I am dissapointed in Guitar Center. I saw that it said "Exellent Condition" (it is) but no 2nd mentioned. I called the hotline last night and the guy was nice but was not a party to this. The shop I brought it from was closing and my concern was not a concern at that moment. The guy said I could return it. That's all I got as he wanted to get out of there for the night. I understand.
I was busy today, but tomorrow I think another call may be on my agenda.
Also, does this bass take 34 scale strings? It has DR Legends (flats) on - I like them, but I have GHS Pressurewounds coming any day now. Same with a 6er string set of DR Dragon Skins. A high C option with the Dragon Skins may be a good choice. I could also slap the DR Dragons on my 6er which would free up a set of Elixir Nickles that have plenty of life left. Low B or high C with either set. Low B with Pressurewounds. Interesting.
I'm torn on this. Advice?
I added a poll. Couldn't hurt.
I looked through the f-hole and noticed no serial number. It also says China I think. I thought it was I Indonesia but that is not my larger concern. When I inspected further there is an S stamped in the back of the headstock. One tuner is a different color is my guess. See attached pics. I hope that's all.
I really like this bass but if I were to put it on the market in the future, I would have to disclose quite plainly that it is a factory 2nd.
I am dissapointed in Guitar Center. I saw that it said "Exellent Condition" (it is) but no 2nd mentioned. I called the hotline last night and the guy was nice but was not a party to this. The shop I brought it from was closing and my concern was not a concern at that moment. The guy said I could return it. That's all I got as he wanted to get out of there for the night. I understand.
I was busy today, but tomorrow I think another call may be on my agenda.
Also, does this bass take 34 scale strings? It has DR Legends (flats) on - I like them, but I have GHS Pressurewounds coming any day now. Same with a 6er string set of DR Dragon Skins. A high C option with the Dragon Skins may be a good choice. I could also slap the DR Dragons on my 6er which would free up a set of Elixir Nickles that have plenty of life left. Low B or high C with either set. Low B with Pressurewounds. Interesting.
I'm torn on this. Advice?
I added a poll. Couldn't hurt.
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