Squier E-series 1980s MIJ Precision Bass Japan - advice please?

[Morgie]

Hi all - I've just joined here hoping for some advice as I am very much not a bass player (which will become apparent in seconds I'm sure).

 

I bought a Squier P bass second hand in about 1995 (when all i really wanted to be in life was Melissa Auf der Maur) and promptly never learnt to play it in the last 30 years.

 

Time to finally let it go though reluctantly - I listed it on eBay a couple of days ago but I was just looking at the price of what I thought was the same thing but new (see? Not a bass player) - this evening some kind soul has reached out to me to tell me how entirely wrong I am and that what I actually have is what I've put in the title here. They suggested I post here for help.

 

I've attached the photos I took of it (the listing is still up but I'm going to take it down) - and I'm not in a rush to get it gone - but If anyone is amenable to casting an expert eye over this and letting me know a) where I should be advertising this for sale and b) roughly what price I should be selling it at, I would be super grateful.

 

Thank you!

 

 

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

The reason this should be more valuable than a modern Squier is that it is made in Japan. The earliest japanese Squiers, the vintage-styled JV series are the most desirable and often go for Fender money. Unfortunately this is not one of those. I believe this is sometimes referred to an 'E series' Squier due to the 'E' serial number which indicates it was manufactured in 1987.

 

I'm not 100% sure but I suspect this might be a medium scale precision bass rather than the more common long scale. To check this measure the length of the string between the points of contact (at the nut & bridge saddle)

 

For an indication of the ballpark value, here's a link to what appears to be the same model but in a sunburst finish and possibly in slightly better condition https://www.yeahmansguitars.com/products/1987-squier-by-fender-japan-medium-scale-precision-bass-sunburst?variant=21864889483343

 

I would suggest spending a little time to find other examples of this model which have sold recently. Then maybe list it on the for-sale forum here at a price you're comfortable with (a one-off listing is available at reasonable cost) or list it on ebay where the bidding can determine how much someone would be prepared to pay for it.

Edited 3 hours ago by Jean-Luc Pickguard