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SPECTOR® Club - Part 61

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ebradfordrich said:
Private seller. Really, it's partially my fault for not inquiring about the method of shipping first. I just kind of figured that most people use Fedex Ground or UPS. I would even have been okay with it taking awhile to get here if I only knew where it was along the way. USPS calls is "tracking", which isn't exactly true, at least in the way Fedex or UPS does it. It basically goes into the black hole of the USPS system and they will send you an update (presumably) when it turns up at the local post office.

Lessons learned: always, always, always confirm the shipping method before buying or trading. And make sure that it's a real tracking number that a call to the service desk can more/less pinpoint where the package is en route. this will save a lot of angst.
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That's still a bit ridiculous:ninja:...I've sent Basses across the USA using USPS and not take more than a week. You're right though...it seems to be in the great abyss some where...hope it comes soon. I've had bad dealings with all of them. :scowl:
 
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ebradfordrich said:
Private seller. Really, it's partially my fault for not inquiring about the method of shipping first. I just kind of figured that most people use Fedex Ground or UPS. I would even have been okay with it taking awhile to get here if I only knew where it was along the way. USPS calls is "tracking", which isn't exactly true, at least in the way Fedex or UPS does it. It basically goes into the black hole of the USPS system and they will send you an update (presumably) when it turns up at the local post office.

Lessons learned: always, always, always confirm the shipping method before buying or trading. And make sure that it's a real tracking number that a call to the service desk can more/less pinpoint where the package is en route. this will save a lot of angst.
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3 days is a normal delivery, he might of held it until he got the cash....so, I would check the date it was posted at usps and then hound them as to why it has been lost!
 
#473
iceboxbass said:
Are you able to put a washer between the headstock and D-Tuner? A thicker one if there's one already? I wouldn't recommend bending the lever... It may effect it working properly, stick and bind up. Also call the company...I hear they have great customer service. Good luck! :)
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I may try that this week-end. Work is in overdrive so I don't really get to touch my bass during the week for the next month........:bawl:
 
#474
cableguy said:
Installed the D-tuner on my NS2A today. Works but it hits the back of the headstock when you drop. Anyone else have this issue? It looks like I will have to slightly bend the lever to have it not hit. I just wanted to see if there was another solution before I do........
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I had the same issue on my Thunderbird, heres what i did:

I cut out a bunch of square pieces of black construction paper and glued them together to make a shim of the right size.

Then I traced the footprint of the hipshot D-tuner onto the paper, cut it out with a xacto knife and then used a paper punch to do the mounting holes.

I put the shim on the headstock and installed the D-tuner on top of it.

It propped up the D-tuner just enough to give me the clearance I needed. Since it was black it was pretty much invisible, and I didn't have to try and track down an appropriate sized nylon washer. It was pretty much a cost free fix.

Hope that helps!
 
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Unless I miss my guess, I purchased that sellers other Forte; the box that the bass arrived in was beat to everloving hell, but aside from that it arrived without incident.

Hopefully the journey yours is on ends soon and safely.

ebradfordrich said:
Private seller. Really, it's partially my fault for not inquiring about the method of shipping first. I just kind of figured that most people use Fedex Ground or UPS. I would even have been okay with it taking awhile to get here if I only knew where it was along the way. USPS calls is "tracking", which isn't exactly true, at least in the way Fedex or UPS does it. It basically goes into the black hole of the USPS system and they will send you an update (presumably) when it turns up at the local post office.

Lessons learned: always, always, always confirm the shipping method before buying or trading. And make sure that it's a real tracking number that a call to the service desk can more/less pinpoint where the package is en route. this will save a lot of angst.
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