BaggyMan

Seems to be a rather large component of the hobby that bassists are compelled to build a bitsa bass at some point (usually then being sold at a loss). I for one have built loads just for the fun it it. Currently have two or three in various states of creation.. (just finished a p bass, have a jazz type and modded a Warwick clone Vester). So, what have you been up to?

i have bought and sold a bunch of basses on ebay, from plain janes to absolutely wacky. (G.A.S is a terribly expensive hobby) When the exchange rate was in our favour the US was a happy hunting ground. (lakland skyline from a self confessed 'polka emporium music shop" for £350 anyone?). I have a pretty good idea of prices i guess. Just thought the market seems very slow on here at the moment. I have tried selling my Warwick corvette, Dingwall and Maruszczyk (concerned that some are perceiving them as having bad re-sale values....) to little or no enquiries whatsoever...not even 'thats too much' slap downs or 'I had one of those' affirmations . Its all excellent kit yet stony silence except for the Warwick and the chap bailed out for personal reasons (obv not a market thing..). Just bemused. As for pricing it it that unreasonable to want to sell an as new £1400 bass at 30 to 40% off?? The vintage market is something else and the rarity of JV Squier has almost created its own eco-system. But the £500 to £1000 market seem sluggish for anything other than a boutique fender clones or a fender with the crap kicked out of them. One other observation... is the 5 string falling more out of favour now?....seems to be. Oh yeah and my three are...5 stringers.

Interesting...both of mine are higher end bits of kit, dingwall and a maruszczyk, had a Warwick corvette up earlier in the year as well and that was the same...prices were market savvy but I guess all year it's been flat...

I dunno, seems like the second hand market is all but dead above £500 ?? Quite alarming number of **PRICE DROP** entries on the board. Myself I have had no interest not even cheeky offers for the Dingwall I had for sale. so there's me trying to down size and trading/px seems to be the name of the game... I have bought and sold a few basses over the years...never seen it like this. Could be the dread B***IT I suppose Thoughts???