That guy does a one man band!!! So... he definitely knows his bass guitars! NOT!!!! And his one man band stuff blows!
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The thing that surprised me is his age. He is about 40 but I thought he had to be very young to try lying about the condition of a bass.
Oh well, he has the bass back, he ate shipping both ways and he still has to be around himself all day. Sad really. He has continued to send Reverb messages to me berating me for what happened. It seems he cannot accept responsibility for what he did.
Oh well, he has the bass back, he ate shipping both ways and he still has to be around himself all day. Sad really. He has continued to send Reverb messages to me berating me for what happened. It seems he cannot accept responsibility for what he did.
My camera is not great at capturing details like this but some of the photos clearly show the wear/damage. Keep in mind that his ad said "not a scratch on her" and he told me in a message there was no damage or wear. Had he apologized and offered a partial refund I likely would have kept it because it is a killer bass. I find it sad that someone would cause the wear and damage on a fine instrument through careless handling.
this is exactly why I don't use words to describe condition... the definition changes if you're a buyer or seller
Yeah, to me, that's normal wear. We're talking about a bass that's almost twenty years old. A few of those actually look like they'd buff off/out. It's not a museum piece, so I'm sorry you felt it was misrepresented. For what you paid, I'd have kept it.
Yeah, I don’t mind a few scuffs. And, even though I am more careful with my gear, that is normal wear for two decades.
But, the seller did lie about its condition. And many buyers do search out pristine condition instruments. Seller should look closer at his gear and describe it exactly how it is.
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I just picked up this Groovy Gv. I gigged it the night I got it!
It isn't that the OP felt it was misrepresented. It absolutely was misrepresented. In the description section was this : "Not a scratch on her."
That means that the buyer can expect that there will not be a single, solitary scratch on this instrument. I've sold a lot of gear on the internet, and I'm very wary of fussy buyers. But when you use words like "mint" or "as new" or "not a scratch on her", there had better be no scratches on that guitar.
WHAT!!?? Did you report this guy to Reverb? If not, you should do it at once. Tell Reverb that this seller is harassing you.
Reverb does know about the messages. I'm letting this entire thing go but will say that I am grateful for Reverb forcing the seller to accept a return and give me a complete refund.
I am one of those guys who seeks out pristine examples of basses. I've owned my Fender Roscoe Beck V for many years and have played it a lot and there is not one mark on the bass. I take very good care of my equipment.
My first bass was a used Precision that my parents bought for me when I was a teenager. It was beat. It had marks and dents all over it and the nickel hardware was tarnished and would not polish. The result of that was that I have been quite anal about my equipment since then. I understand it is not typical to be this way...but I am and have learned to ask questions before buying online. Most sellers are honest and will describe basses accurately or provide photos so I can decide whether to buy or not.
Time to practice!
Agree with all the posts so far. The listing seems fine except for the last line "not a scratch on her". That is very specific and indicative of a mint condition instrument. I suspect there would have been no issues if he had just stopped short of that last statement.
Ah, yes, hadn't noticed the Reverb "condition" tag. That is interesting because in the wording it says "The bass is in excellent condition..." which is still maybe a stretch for what it is but closer for sure than mint.
Scott says:
Introduction: I usually can get a complete beginner playing a song by the end of the first lesson. Not only do I have a huge musical knowledge, but I am a great teacher and can actually get a layperson to understand and walk them through how to do it. I enjoy first, making music, producing sounds and vibrations that move myself and others, sharing my knowledge, experience and talents, and using those talents to affect peoples moods, uplifting spirits and bringing back old memories. It's a spiritual thing for me. And then I get paid for it! How cool is that?
Short version: I me me myself... I have a huge musical knowledge...I am a great teacher... I enjoy first...I produce vibrations that move myself... my knowledge, my experience, my talents... it’s a spiritual thing for me... and then I get paid.
How cool is that?
Introduction: I usually can get a complete beginner playing a song by the end of the first lesson. Not only do I have a huge musical knowledge, but I am a great teacher and can actually get a layperson to understand and walk them through how to do it. I enjoy first, making music, producing sounds and vibrations that move myself and others, sharing my knowledge, experience and talents, and using those talents to affect peoples moods, uplifting spirits and bringing back old memories. It's a spiritual thing for me. And then I get paid for it! How cool is that?
Short version: I me me myself... I have a huge musical knowledge...I am a great teacher... I enjoy first...I produce vibrations that move myself... my knowledge, my experience, my talents... it’s a spiritual thing for me... and then I get paid.
How cool is that?
NicJimBass
Flossin'? I thought your name was Munson!
I had one just like this one a few years back... wonder if it's the same one? lol
I guess I'm ultra picky too - as that bass that Chuck bought was most DEF not in 'great' condition - not even approaching 'mint - not a scratch on her'. Whenever I see an instrument that has lines/dents/etc on the neck - that makes me VERY wary - back of the body scratches are one thing, but stuff that makes you think 'hmm, this bass was dropped, or slid off of a stand, etc' - that's a non starter for me. Even for a 20+ year old bass. I have two Milly 5s and both are in that 'near mint' condition - so it's not like they are unicorns.
NicJimBass
Flossin'? I thought your name was Munson!
I'm going to attempt an experiment, and will let you all know the results.
I bought a Zodiac DE a while back, but never really liked the tone of the Quarter Pounders in it (they've since gone into another bass, and sound great, strangely enough), so I swapped them for a set of EMG GZR pickups recently. Holy cow! It's a whole new bass. But, then, the skinny J-width neck started bothering me. I've never got along with them, even though my first "real" bass was a MIM Jazz, like 20 years ago. Anyway, I just bought an old loaded T20 neck that should, theoretically, fit (heel width works, scale length and number of frets match). I'm sure it won't be a perfect bolt-up-out-of-the-box situation, but I'm optimistic it'll work, and will make the Zodiac a killer PJ for little coin.
I bought a Zodiac DE a while back, but never really liked the tone of the Quarter Pounders in it (they've since gone into another bass, and sound great, strangely enough), so I swapped them for a set of EMG GZR pickups recently. Holy cow! It's a whole new bass. But, then, the skinny J-width neck started bothering me. I've never got along with them, even though my first "real" bass was a MIM Jazz, like 20 years ago. Anyway, I just bought an old loaded T20 neck that should, theoretically, fit (heel width works, scale length and number of frets match). I'm sure it won't be a perfect bolt-up-out-of-the-box situation, but I'm optimistic it'll work, and will make the Zodiac a killer PJ for little coin.
