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Stu Hamm Urge on eBay
- Thread starter selowitch
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Well it does not seem like a major, especially functional issue to me. If you can get it for not too much over the starting price, it could be nice acquisition. I know I'd like one 
Keep in mind certain people spend thousands to get a bass or guitar to look this way.
This is true. I believe that's called "organic relicking"!
BTW, how do you spelling "relic-ing"? Is it "relicing" or "relicking" or "relic-ing"?
If the price is right I wouldn't let that condition bother me. As long as there's nothing wrong with it that will damper how it plays or sounds. I buy a bass to play it and it is going to get some dings in it.
These are my favorite Fender basses. The one is a bit worse for wear, but prices on these have been climbing. Based on what I have seen, it could sell for $500 or even a bit more. If the electronics are okay, it might be worth considering if you dont mind the possibility of some repair dollars.
If you find one in good shape, it will likely be at least double his starting bid. These have been creeping up in price on the used market, and can sell for what they went for when new.
I have a borrowed one, so it is free to me The owner bought it for next to nothing several years ago.
Edit: I am looking at this on my phone. What neck heel damage am I not seeing?
If you find one in good shape, it will likely be at least double his starting bid. These have been creeping up in price on the used market, and can sell for what they went for when new.
I have a borrowed one, so it is free to me
The owner bought it for next to nothing several years ago.Edit: I am looking at this on my phone. What neck heel damage am I not seeing?
It belongs to my father. I dont know how he does it. He has years of experience buying and selling and has enough instruments to provide 90% of the floor inventory for two local guitar stores. When he sees a deal, he jumps on it.
What missing wood? I see a replacement knob and an abused headstock, but the neck looks okay - maybe a ding on the E side of the fretboard near the body.
The end of the fingerboad is rounded by design, if that is what you meant.
No, to me it literally looks like the upper edge of the neck heel has some wood worn away.
@selowitch: I see a ding between the 22 and 23 fret, but dont see what you mean. You've made me curious; I will look again from my PC later.
I do see more pocket gap than I think is typical.
I do see more pocket gap than I think is typical.
That "pocket gap" could be the result of some wood that's been chipped away. It's not easy to tell with the angle we are given.
@selowitch: I agree that if you suspect damage, the pictures provided aren't going to clear up any questions. Still, now that I can see the pictures on a larger screen, looking at the picture you posted and the one below, I don't see anything about the neck or pocket that really concern me. I can't tell if that is pocket gap or if the neck is just not sitting in the pocket at the right angle.
If you aren't comfortable, though, this is a 100% pass-and-move-on situation. Since it obviously hasn't been cared for over its life, there is no telling what problems could be waiting to be discovered. As basses go, this has a lot going on - there is plenty of room for electronics problems, neck issues, etc. None of this is going to show up in a photo.
I'm pretty sure the neck plate used to be black. The one I have is silver, too. It is the worst black chrome plating I've ever seen. I remember seeing it coming off in the store; it seems like I polished my third Urge's plate from black to silver just by rubbing it with guitar polish and a wash cloth.
If you aren't comfortable, though, this is a 100% pass-and-move-on situation. Since it obviously hasn't been cared for over its life, there is no telling what problems could be waiting to be discovered. As basses go, this has a lot going on - there is plenty of room for electronics problems, neck issues, etc. None of this is going to show up in a photo.
I'm pretty sure the neck plate used to be black. The one I have is silver, too. It is the worst black chrome plating I've ever seen. I remember seeing it coming off in the store; it seems like I polished my third Urge's plate from black to silver just by rubbing it with guitar polish and a wash cloth.
