Colin Cattle Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I've been the proud owner since 1971 of a Fender Precision Bass in Fiesta Red, the serial number is 78353, which I think dates the instrument around 1959. It has it's original paint finish, although the paint finish is little road worn. It has all the original fittings except it's missing the bridge cover the pick guard (which incidental I've never had). It has a rosewood fingerboard glued on a maple neck featuring "clay"-style dot position markers. I appreciate it's difficult to speculate on the current value of my instrument and also realise that a great many variables are involved in assessing the value of vintage instruments—such as condition, rarity, desirability, etc. However as I'm cogitating about a sale I think the best way forward, is to attempt get an rough approximation of worth on my valued on friend. Colin Cattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 It would be best to take it to a dealer for an appraisal. Where are you based? Perhaps we can recommend someone local to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Hi Colin, fyi, according to the [url="http://guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx"]Guitar Dater Project[/url] that serial number dates back to 1962 Look forward to seeing some pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Hello Colin Cattle.... Where are you based? I'm seriously interested in this and would like to take a look. I hope by 'pick guard' you mean 'pickup cover'. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I'd possibly look at putting you question in another section of the forum Colin as the 'sales' section is technically just that; items that are for sale. It could be viewed that you were inviting offers on the instrument which is against forum rules and opens up the doors on this part of the forum for much speculation and pulling apart of your instrument... which again is frowned upon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vax2002 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 This is posted in the wrong forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 [quote name='vax2002' timestamp='1335364501' post='1629915'] This is posted in the wrong forum [/quote] Killjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Give Andy Baxter a call , he will be able to help out Do a google search for "Andy Baxter Bass" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnysonic Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 [sub]is this bas available? Any pcitures? I would be v interested. [/sub] [sub]J[/sub] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 So, Colin's a wind-up..., [i]right[/i]? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vax2002 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 £4250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 [quote name='vax2002' timestamp='1337111936' post='1655768'] £4250 [/quote] No way! £4237 max! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Tenner? Last offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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