Scotbear

I am now thinking of luthier changing existing bass into a fretless....

The Sadowsky is a decent price even new....thanks 

I have a superb cheap one too.....£190 and quite the thing!! But I was hoping to get something more pleasing on the eye and slightly better build quality. And 2nd hand is definitely an option.

Controversial I know but I do refer to them and don't stare into space not looking at fretboard, even after 35 years. So, I know (or think I know) that some big names have same necks as fretted and so dots are NOT on the note where the lines are/would be. And some do...can anyone give me examples of good quality (£250-£350m used) basses with dot markers on the note - so a specific fretless neck? I was told Fender/Squire have same necks as fretted which is a real shame....

Many thanks 

6 minutes ago, Acebassmusic said:

 

The subs is extra to your standard login. Well worth it I think to help keep the site going👍

Thanks - I will have a look. 

36 minutes ago, BigRedX said:

 

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I sort of thought I was...I have a log-in etc.

3 hours ago, Acebassmusic said:

Not an easy question to answer as there are so many different ways of interpreting "the value of an item". The only info we have to go on is:

 

1) it's a bass - depends on the make, model, features, condition and desirability of the bass. A Wal will currently hold it's value, my old first kay bass would not even make good firewood! 🤣

 

2) its discontinued - why was it discontinued? Was it a limited run, end of production, bankruptcy or did people just not want them? Theres another thread about Fender Dimension basses where they are rated as a good bass. However traditional Fender fans didn't buy them in lorry loads as they weren't the traditional Fender shape / spec etc. Some basses that were discontinued in the 80's or 90's now attract mythical status (which changes over time).

 

3) not many sold - is this due to availability, exclusivity, not a good design, limited run etc?

 

Over the years I've owned a number of "non-standard" basses that were not easy to determine the value when I came to sell. Usually searching the internet for similar basses helped give me a range of values. What would I pay to own the bass? What would I be happy to let the bass sell for?

 

There's also a forum on here that you can post photo's and further info and the community will help you assess it. It's linked here - "Wotzit werth?!!" The responses to valuation questions are pretty accurate as there is a lot of knowledge on the site. Also in so much as "keeping it real", if a price is proposed that is too high or too low then someone usually comments to bring some sense into the proceedings.

 

I would post the bass details on "Wotzit werth?!!" first which will hopefully give you an idea of the range of value. Decide what price you would be happy to sell the bass for then advertise it at that price. If it doesn't sell then re-evaluate (it could just be a slow market and nothing to do with price).

 

Good luck.

I can't get link to work. Too few posts maybe ? 

Hi

When a bass is discontinued and not many have been for sale how do you guys come up with prices? Or do you just seek offers? Or use things like price when it was sold as new less obvious depreciation? 

Many thanks

Scot, Glasgow 

Which sub forum?! I'm in need of expert help. 

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