Warwick Corvette Rockbass Transaction/Review/Problems

Another post in the same style: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=446385

Since Kaputsport likes public transactions here we go. I kinda agree it should prove a good outcome. It is stated if you make the transaction public it will go smoothly.

His original post

I sent him 320 bucks via paypal and just got the bass today.

 

I am going to post pics soon with my wifes high detail macro lens camera (Nikon D80 105mm Micro lens). Truss rod nut is stripped and the saddles were dropped to compensate. I might be able to get the truss rod to turn. Also there are two small clips that hold the nut in place, the one on low B side is about to fall off.

We will see how this goes, but I will try and review the bass anyway for those that want to know about these pickups in this bass.

I am going to take a closer look in the morning.

 

The seller started a thread about another transaction, I am just doing the same.

 

Please please let the transaction takes it course and do not assume anything.

 

OK. I just plugged it up to try and do sound clips of the MEC's in action.


No sound. Ok. I replaced the battery (it was dead). The back compartment has a broken clip. I replaced the battery and you have to wiggle the jack to get distorted sounds. No clear tone.

Hmm. With a little bit of creative motion I did have an allen wrench to get the truss rod to move (almost 1/4 turn, waiting overnight). Action still isn't great and I can't raise the saddles still.

 

I will try to work this out in the morning and get clips up. It's 12:30 am EST.

I will add this was supposed to be shipped to me last week, and I asked for a refund due to lack of communication, and it was stated that he didn't see the PM's before he shipped. Just in case that comes up.

 

Again, I am just documenting the transaction, for better or worse.

If the electronics are hosed I do have a set of Rio Grandes sitting around I might be able to get to work. But I think I would not want to go that route.

 

Well, the feedback forum is for leaving negative or positive feedback. This was supposed to be a review, then it turned into a mirror thread of another transaction the seller has posted after the bass wasn't up for reviewing tonight.

I don't want this to be a feedback thread, but documentation only.

I made the mistake when a TB'er on here shipped me an amp that was 24x24 in a 24x24 box with no padding except for a childrens innertube to document the transaction (How not to pack an amp) as well and it turned sour and into a witch hunt because the guy refused a refund. I don't want that to happen to this.

My only negative feedback I have ever left in almost 60 transactions.