I’m Buying Guitar And I Got This Email. What Does This Sentence Mean?
Monday, September 21st, 2009 at
4:49 pm
What does this sentence mean? It’s about guitar, fender stratocaster.
The Guitar is in good condition. The frets and neck are not worn beyond normal for a guitar this age.
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Hello! Unfortunately, neither sentence you quote is a true indication of the condition of the guitar. “Good” can mean anything between an acceptable player instrument to a guitar that is held together with super-glue and tape, depending upon the seller’s personal definition of the word! “Not worn beyond normal for a guitar of this age” is an equally nebulous description; maybe it was played infrequently, or perhaps it has been used to the point of needing replacement components! I would never buy a guitar without either seeing it first-hand, or having many close photos of every important detail on the instrument. People that use vague and non-descript terms to describe their items for sale can easily be those that will take your money and leave you holding junk. Always insist on detailed descriptions and photos; if a seller balks or delays in responding, walk away. Try to get a guarantee that if the item is not as described, you have the option to return it for a full refund. All this may sound harsh; however, you need to get what you believe you are paying for, and feel good about your purchase! Best regards, Dana
if you are buing an original strat i’m jealous! the neck is the part of the guitar that is not the body (the bit where you play the chords, where the strings are) the frets are the areas where the neck has been segemented by metal inserts, where you play chords/notes etc, they start off big and get smaller closer to the hole and the 5th and 7th are marked usually with dots etc etc. as your fingers are pressing down on these areas and your hand is constantly on the neck when u play they wear out over time, but you can replace the fret board and even neck… no drama.
As the guitar is used, the frets begin to wear down. Also with age the neck may move or bend slightly. This means your guitar is good to play, but if you plan on performing you might want to have it looked at for minor adjustments.