Help to identify / value a bass

[donslow]

Hey all, a work mate has happened upon a bass from a now departed family member of his and has asked me to help him value it

I THINK I have a rough idea on what to tell him but thought I’d consult the basschat bass gods before I do...

I haven’t had a chance to see the bass in person yet but have been sent these pictures...

if anyone can advise it’d be very much appreciated

many thanks in advance 

 

Edited March 21, 2021 by donslow

[Bassassin]

Korean, probably Cort, I'd say late 80s/early 90s. Quite an interesting take on a Jazz, does need a good clean up but I would guess worth £120 - £150-ish.

[donslow]

7 hours ago, Bassassin said:

Korean, probably Cort, I'd say late 80s/early 90s. Quite an interesting take on a Jazz, does need a good clean up but I would guess worth £120 - £150-ish.

Thankyou fella, was roughly what I was going to suggest, thanks again

[Stub Mandrel]

On 21/03/2021 at 23:47, Bassassin said:

Korean, probably Cort, I'd say late 80s/early 90s. Quite an interesting take on a Jazz, does need a good clean up but I would guess worth £120 - £150-ish.

About 1986 or 1987, delightful to play - my first bass guitar was one and my brother still has it. Varnish a bit thick, not the most amazing sound, but now I know a lot more about basses I'd say it's very well made.

[Brother Jones]

Spoiler

 

A black one of these was also my first bass (an abysmal Kay shortscale notwithstanding) - an Xmas present from my parents. It had the same maple board and tort guard. 

My dad took me up to Denmark St and I picked it out because it had two pickups and wasn't too expensive. It was £85, and this was Xmas '85.