Instrument Inspection
We take pride in our work and providing the best purchasing experience to you.
We've refined our 47-Step Instrument Quality Inspection Checklist to perform each of the following steps at least once for every instrument we sell (over $299).
BASS ALIEN'S 47-POINT CHECKLIST
Quality Control
- 24-hour climate acclimation before inspection or adjustment
- Inspect case/gig bag interior & exterior
- Polish instrument
- Professional repack
- Store in climate-controlled warehouse
Instrument Inspection
- Finish is even, no scratches/dents
- Binding or adornments
- Fingerboard surface is smooth
- Fret edges smooth, don’t protrude
- Frets look good, in-line
- Headstock - finish, joint, veneer
- Inlays inspection
- Access panels open close
- Motion/vibration test for rattles
- Neck, neck joint, & hardware
- Pickguard, covers, plastics
- Strings - Check installation, oxidation
- Inspect & polish body
Electronics Testing
- Check all knobs, switches, potentiometers
- Onboard preamp check push/pull active/passive
- Pickup splitting, tapping, switching
- Test battery, check compartment
- Test tone settings all positions
Hardware Inspection
- Bridge
- Check frets for oxidation
- Check tuning machines & tune to pitch
- Nut or locking nut
- Output jack & plug fit
- Pickup screws & rings
- Strap buttons
- Tuning machines turn easily, tightened, no rattle
Professional Setup
- Tune instrument
- Neck relief, truss rod adjustment
- Action height
- String & saddle position
- Pickup height
- Intonation test and adjust
Playability
- Stretch strings & tune to pitch
- Play test all notes on the fretboard
- Plays well with no issues
Packaging
- Box contains all expected tools & parts that come with
- Contents of box matches packing slip
- Include packing slip for order
- Inspect/refresh packing material, as needed
- Wrap bass, secure cards outside wrap or inside user bag.
- Double-box for shipping
- Weigh and measure final package
