What would you do?

[lbbc]

I would ask for a serious discount (with an acceptable price in mind) or tell them the bass is being sent back for a full refund...and I would request a return shipping label. Either way, you're not out a significant amount of money.

 

[Indiana Mike]

Money back or rreturn it .
Should be a b stock or blemish price.
Maybe order one from sweetwater, or did this one come from them? Never had an issue with those guys. Never mind your in the UK

 

[Tommyc]

I think anything you buy that is not in an undisturbed,unopened factory packaging is falling into a demo category. Was this a shop set-up sold as new situation?

 

[catcauphonic]

Dang, you were right... You DO have bad luck with basses

And here come the drive by posters that didn't bother reading your follow up post just 4-6 posts prior

He's getting this 2nd choice replacement replaced with an identical original bass he had to first return, as soon as the store's order comes in (hopefully very soon) >

Guys, whilst I was in-store, the staff looked if they had any of the Sea Foam Green basses in stock, since that was my original colour. They had one on order, but I just said "I'll take whatever colour there is in shop - it's the same bass at the end of the day, but just a different colour". When I phoned and said it's got faults that should make it a B-Stock bass, they said they would continue to go and order the Sea

 

[Brad Johnson]

I don't typically read the entire thread before posting.

 

[Yellow Bang66]

View attachment 3671119 View attachment 3671136 ItView attachment 3671209 I put a NBD up on here a couple days ago. It was a Mustang Vintera Bass, which unfortunately couldn't be repaired. I've got a new to replace replacement today, and I've discovered these all on the bass. Considering it was stocked as new, I'm not happy to say the least, but am I being sensible in saying I should send it back?

Humph! I would call them and express my displeasure! I bought a New bass.And I expect One! not a dinged up "demo" model! unexceptable! be tactful but firm. maybe they'll compensate you for your troubles.if not i'd return it at their expense! it sounds like this their 2nd attempt at shipping you a "new" bass! ask them about their quality control of instruments getting shipped out of their store.

 

[TheIndieKid]

Dang, you were right... You DO have bad luck with basses

And here come the drive by posters that didn't bother reading your follow up post just 4-6 posts prior

He's getting this 2nd choice replacement replaced with an identical original bass he had to first return, as soon as the store's order comes in (hopefully very soon) >

I have 4 basses. Each one has been replaced at least once (some twice or even three times) and spent a total of AT LEAST 8 weeks in repairs.

 

[Watchootognbout]

View attachment 3671119 View attachment 3671136 ItView attachment 3671209 I put a NBD up on here a couple days ago. It was a Mustang Vintera Bass, which unfortunately couldn't be repaired. I've got a new to replace replacement today, and I've discovered these all on the bass. Considering it was stocked as new, I'm not happy to say the least, but am I being sensible in saying I should send it back?

Likely “new” as it was hanging on the wall and played by others until it was bought by you.
At what point does an unsold but played “new” bass become used?

 

[Vitrius Humor]

Guys, whilst I was in-store, the staff looked if they had any of the Sea Foam Green basses in stock, since that was my original colour. They had one on order, but I just said "I'll take whatever colour there is in shop - it's the same bass at the end of the day, but just a different colour". When I phoned and said it's got faults that should make it a B-Stock bass, they said they would continue to go and order the Sea Foam Green, so I can do a swap in store.

Solved!

 

[Vitrius Humor]

I have 4 basses. Each one has been replaced at least once (some twice or even three times) and spent a total of AT LEAST 8 weeks in repairs.

Take up guitar? LOL!!