LeftyBassist.com

The online home for southpaw bassists.
It is currently December 28th, 2024, 11:13 pm




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 7 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: cracked headstock
PostPosted: March 31st, 2011, 5:48 am 
Offline

Joined: July 5th, 2010, 3:00 pm
Posts: 269
http://cgi.ebay.com/Michael-Kelly-Drago ... 6d2b9#shId

I've wanted an acoustic for awhile now and MKs are great basses, and that price is great....except for the crack in the headstock.

The listing says its tested and plays great, but how would that crack effect everything? Would I have to get it filled up, how hard is that to do?


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: cracked headstock
PostPosted: March 31st, 2011, 8:43 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: March 10th, 2008, 7:00 pm
Posts: 1184
Location: Seattle, WA USA
crack? :shock: that looks more like the headstock was broken off ... and someone without repair experience did a poor job of attempting to glue it back on :oops: that bass took a pretty good hit to do that much damage to the neck, and I would question what else may have been damaged (but not easily visible) in that event :?

IIRC street price on a bass like this is in the $600-$900 range new. say the fix costs you $200 plus r/t shipping if there isn't a qualified repair shop in your area. at $99 you might break even vs. buying a similar (but unbroken) used bass when you add repair costs to get the headstock break properly fixed, and then you'd always have to disclose this repair and take the hit in resale value.

if someone came to my shop looking to have this repair made I'd pass and recommend they talk with Lull 10 min down the street. I'm pretty sure Mike's repair estimate would leave the owner looking to buy a new replacement and then offing the broken bass on eBay for cheap ... o, wait a minute

just my cranky and not yet coffee'd morning opinion on this

all the best,

R

_________________
Moderator: Blueprinting and Bondo
Pickups: Honey Badger Pickups - Like Honey Badger Pickups on Facebook!
Basses: Regenerate Guitar Works - Like Regenerate Guitar Works on Facebook!


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: cracked headstock
PostPosted: March 31st, 2011, 9:01 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: June 15th, 2009, 8:03 am
Posts: 1341
I've actually had my coffee this morning, and I agree with what you said 100%.

_________________

F Bass BN5 • ZON Legacy Elite 5 • ZON Sonus Elite 5 Fretless • ZON Sonus BG5 • Fender Custom Shop '64 NOS Jazz • Fender Custom Shop '75 NOS Jazz • Fender ADE Precision • Music Man SR4


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: cracked headstock
PostPosted: March 31st, 2011, 10:08 am 
Offline

Joined: July 5th, 2010, 3:00 pm
Posts: 269
thanks! that's why i asked


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: cracked headstock
PostPosted: April 1st, 2011, 4:24 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: November 26th, 2008, 6:14 am
Posts: 3624
Location: Oahu, Hawaii
$208.76 for shipping?! We've seen this before.... I've had two acoustic basses shipped to Hawaii in the past two years for $50-$60 through the Post Office. They made it here just fine. Just don't know what justifies this type of shipping cost in the seller's mind.... even at $99, and the cost of shipping, this is only a fair price because of the cracked headstock. Brand new, with a bit of patience and searching, this bass can be found for about $500 or less....

_________________
R&B Stretch Bass, Walter Woods 1000w Green-Light Stereo Amp, AccuGroove El Whappo and TR112, assorted axes, amps, cabs...
http://www.myspace.com/thestrangershawaii


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: cracked headstock
PostPosted: April 1st, 2011, 6:12 am 
Offline

Joined: July 5th, 2010, 3:00 pm
Posts: 269
Shipping for me was 40$ o.o

I think Ebay has an auto-quoter which must increase the price because you live in Hawaii


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: cracked headstock
PostPosted: April 2nd, 2011, 3:09 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: November 26th, 2008, 6:14 am
Posts: 3624
Location: Oahu, Hawaii
blankrider wrote:
Shipping for me was 40$ o.o

I think Ebay has an auto-quoter which must increase the price because you live in Hawaii


You're probably right about the auto-quoter. That's why I always contact the seller to see if they're willing to work with me on shipping.

_________________
R&B Stretch Bass, Walter Woods 1000w Green-Light Stereo Amp, AccuGroove El Whappo and TR112, assorted axes, amps, cabs...
http://www.myspace.com/thestrangershawaii


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 7 posts ] 


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 13 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group  
Design By Poker Bandits