Stroopy121 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Anyone have one? I'm GASsing pretty badly for one (1988). I've got an 1989/1990 Fender Power Jazz (porn to come when the mood takes me) and I remember being absolutely gutted when I saw it was so close to being a 'birth year bass' but wasn't. Other than that I own a 2000(ish) Mexican Jazz which is my workhorse so I'm thinking I'll try to track down a birth year P-Bass... but then again if I were to invest in an old P-bass I'd probably go whole hog and look for one that's much older, meaning I'd take an '88 damn-near-anything-as-long-as-it-plays-well! Anyway, anyone out there own a birth-year bass (pictures preferred, naturally) and if so, do you feel a particular attachment to it sentimentally? Or is it more a 'grass is greener' affair and once you own one it loses it's magic? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I don`t, but there was a thread on here by Clarky, who was searching for one - and got it. There`s currently a 65 Precision for sale on here which would suit me very well, but I just don`t have the required £3500 for it. So, my answer would be, get one whilst they`re not too expensive - an 88 won`t be too much at present, and you`ll always be able to sell it for what you paid for it (or more, if you have it for a good few years). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Yeah, I want something from 1983 - but what was actually good back then ? It certainly isn't Fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Yeah likewise. I'm 1986 and I'd love a Fender, but I don't really see the point! I might look for a BC Rich or an Ibanez/Yamaha somethingorother when I can be bothered to scour eBay. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sercet Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 [quote name='Machines' post='1205702' date='Apr 20 2011, 12:26 PM']Yeah, I want something from 1983 - but what was actually good back then ? It certainly isn't Fenders.[/quote] How about Ibanez, Aria, Wal, Shergold, Ned Burns, Peavey T40, Stingray... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 [quote name='Machines' post='1205702' date='Apr 20 2011, 12:26 PM']Yeah, I want something from 1983 - but what was actually good back then ? It certainly isn't Fenders.[/quote] The first Warwicks? Get them while they're still cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I'm too picky with basses without adding year of manufacture into the process. I can only really think of Wal that would fit the bill and since I play 5ers, it'd be incredibly expensive just for a YOB bass. Maybe a Ray 5, but I was born 84, so if I was going to buy a Ray from that era, I'd probably be better off just buying a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I've thought about getting a birth year bass many times, but there's not much that I fancy from '71. Not even the Mrs is that old! Other than an over priced Fender Ricky or Vox, there's not much choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 (edited) My 64 Precision's neck is actually stamped "5 Nov 64" - my actual birthday! Pics in this thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=107318&hl=64+precision"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...hl=64+precision[/url] "5" in the neck stamp is actually the model number rather than date, but still pretty cool! Edited April 20, 2011 by simon1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='1205718' date='Apr 20 2011, 12:36 PM']The first Warwicks? Get them while they're still cheap! [/quote] No hurry then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='1205771' date='Apr 20 2011, 01:08 PM']No hurry then ? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 [quote name='xgsjx' post='1205742' date='Apr 20 2011, 12:50 PM']I've thought about getting a birth year bass many times, but there's not much that I fancy from '71. Not even the Mrs is that old! Other than an over priced Fender Ricky or Vox, there's not much choice.[/quote] There's even less choice from 1960... These days I only play 5-string basses so even if there was something available that I liked it wouldn't actually get used. I'd probably settle for 1960 Burns Sonic (my first bass was a later model Sonic), provided that there was some way of authenticating the date since none of the 1960 ones have serial numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burray Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Not that I've got any money to buy anything at the moment, but I've struggled to find a decent choice of basses for 1984. I think they skipped a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 (edited) Born 1955, so I suppose this would be close. Edited April 20, 2011 by Bassman Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfie Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 [quote name='Machines' post='1205702' date='Apr 20 2011, 12:26 PM']Yeah, I want something from 1983 - but what was actually good back then ? It certainly isn't Fenders.[/quote] I thought the consensus was that 1983 was a good year for Fenders, I have played a couple and they have been pretty tasty. Trouble is they get marketed as "last years at Fullerton" these days, with a premium attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Did Jazzes have blocks in 1974? If so I might be interested, can't say I've thought about it before though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paultrader Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Trouble is, the older you are, the more it would cost. Anyone got a '55 Precision for about £300? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 What was good in 1994 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I don't have my birth year, but my Gibson Victory Artist is the same birth year as my wife - a good year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 [quote name='Machines' post='1205702' date='Apr 20 2011, 12:26 PM']Yeah, I want something from 1983 - but what was actually good back then ? It certainly isn't Fenders.[/quote] Squier My '83 Squier P Bass is a beaut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 [quote name='Machines' post='1205702' date='Apr 20 2011, 12:26 PM']Yeah, I want something from 1983 - but what was actually good back then ? It certainly isn't Fenders.[/quote] You know what I'm going to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I'd love a 1987 Warwick Streamer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I was after a Rickenbacker for ages, saw a 1981 4001 and took it as 'a sign'. Bought it, turned out it was a stunningly mediocre bass in all aspects other than appearance, so I sold it shortly after. There are dozens of old basses I would love, but it would only be a novelty extra if they were from 1981. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 [quote name='Machines' post='1205702' date='Apr 20 2011, 12:26 PM']Yeah, I want something from 1983 - but what was actually good back then ? It certainly isn't Fenders.[/quote] I was thinking the same, '83 Fenders are too much for they are but it might be worth it to have one, hmmmm. I might just get my dad's YOB instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyl Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 ooo i kinda like this idea, but as a few said previously i may be too picky....but then again, 1980, pre EB MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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