[quote name='Burns-bass' timestamp='1501661659' post='3346229']
The first thing you've done properly is play the guitar - many people don't, particularly with imported guitars.
As the owner of a few ridiculously expensive guitars, I'd suggest buying the one you like the best and that sounds the best. If you want collectibility then buy the most complete and original example. If you have the money I'd plump for the '65, but there were awful basses in all eras and wonderful ones.
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Agree. If you are going to buy a collector instrument, and can afford a '65, you might as well, so long as it has the original finish, pickups and only very minor changes, if any. If it plays and sounds really well and is very light you won't regret it.