gjones Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I have a friend who is thinking about buying a 72 Jazz Bass. The seller is looking for £2500 (a price based on a quick look at andy Baxter's webpage) but my experience of seeing basses, of a similar vintage for sale on basschat, makes me think a price around £1500 to £1800 is nearer to the mark? Here's some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bassbiscuits Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I think that's fair as a shop price (Andy Baxter's being an actual bricks and mortar shop, in London no less) for a bass like that, IF it was in very good condition. But those dice stickers would need to come off without leaving a mark, and the thumbrest has been moved too. Would need to see the condition in more detail to see if it justifies that top-end price. I'd guess £1,750-£2,000 as a private sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 11 minutes ago, bassbiscuits said: I'd guess £1,750-£2,000 as a private sale. This! The upper end if it has the case. Shame about the sticker and the moved thumb rest. Thinking about it more, unless it's an amazing sounding and playing bass, I'd probably pass on it. Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 The placement of that thumb rest and the holes that would be left if removed would put me right off. And for a private sale they are asking far to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 It looks as though the sunburst hasn't discoloured in the same way under the clear portion of the sticker, so even if you could get it off without damaging the finish, it's previous presence will always be noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 30 minutes ago, BigRedX said: It looks as though the sunburst hasn't discoloured in the same way under the clear portion of the sticker, so even if you could get it off without damaging the finish, it's previous presence will always be noticeable. That might just be dirt as opposed to decolouration of the sunburst.....but I agree that it will leave a 'shape' upon first removing it. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 None of this cosmetic stuff is the end of the world of course - it could well be an awesome bass, for which you'd happily put up with these small flaws. But as a vintage-era bit of kit, the price should reflect that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 5 hours ago, bassbiscuits said: I think that's fair as a shop price (Andy Baxter's being an actual bricks and mortar shop, in London no less) for a bass like that, IF it was in very good condition. But those dice stickers would need to come off without leaving a mark, and the thumbrest has been moved too. Would need to see the condition in more detail to see if it justifies that top-end price. I'd guess £1,750-£2,000 as a private sale. Definitely this for me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 That sticker takes off a couple of hundred quid from the asking price alone. The seller would do well to remove it - but then if the finish comes of with it, eesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_g Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 That picture of the neckplate seems to show the neck at a weird angle?maybe it's just the angle it was taken at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, stu_g said: That picture of the neckplate seems to show the neck at a weird angle?maybe it's just the angle it was taken at. Front view shows neck alignment a bit better and looks fine to me. Edited August 21, 2018 by ikay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 hours ago, stu_g said: That picture of the neckplate seems to show the neck at a weird angle?maybe it's just the angle it was taken at. Yes, I thought that too. As iKay says though, it looks fine from the front Must be the angle the photo was taken at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Something about that Tort looks odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 37 minutes ago, Geek99 said: Something about that Tort looks odd Looks similar to my '71 Precision.....could both be replacements, or coulda been a dodgy couple of years for tort lol Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I'd snap the sellers hand off for a reasonable condition 72 Jazz at £2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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