Clarky Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 [attachment=56862:clarky_basses_040.JPG] I'm really not looking to sell this bass. However, if I don't find a taker for my AC Willie Weeks and noone wants my 76P fretless this is something I may have to grudgingly contemplate in order to pay the (Spanish) taxman. Thus wondered what you good folks think this is worth? 1972 Precision in Jamerson stylee, all-original except I replaced some stripped bridge screws with new repro screws from Howard, The Bass Doc (I have the originals still). Weighs 8.5 pounds (IIRC; maybe less). B width (1.625") neck is very easy in the hand. Low action and very resonant. No hard case. Has been seen by Old Horse Murphy, jonthebass and others and was originally sold to me by BC'er Chris Kelly 18 months or so ago Like I say, I am hoping it won't come to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Rite then, some of these are a tad over priced but it gives you an idea [url="http://www.vintageandrareguitars.com/web/our-catalogue/Fender/Electric-Basses/item/6561"]http://www.vintageandrareguitars.com/web/o...asses/item/6561[/url] [url="http://www.andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=63"]http://www.andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=63[/url] [url="http://www.nicksguitars.com/basses.htm"]http://www.nicksguitars.com/basses.htm[/url] [url="http://thebassgallery.com/product_details.cfm?ID=1494&type=Bass%20Guitar"]http://thebassgallery.com/product_details....e=Bass%20Guitar[/url] I would be expecting something around £1900-£2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Thanks for those links. Over 2k seems pushing it, but then I already have experience of over-paying at V&R with my fretless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 If you sell this, I shall never talk to you again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='927843' date='Aug 17 2010, 06:40 PM']If you sell this, I shall never talk to you again...[/quote] Perhaps you would like to buy my Alleva-Coppolo and prevent this disastrous non-communication scenario ever rearing its ugly head, WoT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='927847' date='Aug 17 2010, 06:42 PM']Perhaps you would like to buy my Alleva-Coppolo and prevent this disastrous non-communication scenario ever rearing its ugly head, WoT? [/quote] It's very pretty, but I'd have to sell everything I own... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='927852' date='Aug 17 2010, 06:44 PM']It's very pretty, but I'd have to sell everything I own...[/quote] maybe you'd like a backup fretless in case your current fretless, errrr, goes out of tune mid-gig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Clarky if have to be honest I'd say anything between £1500 and £1700 but you are on to a bass which can only gain value rather than lose it, hence like many if I were you I'd hold on to it, and 20 years from now you're laughing it when you see the value it has reached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='927812' date='Aug 17 2010, 06:12 PM'][attachment=56862:clarky_basses_040.JPG] I'm really not looking to sell this bass. However, if I don't find a taker for my AC Willie Weeks and noone wants my 76P fretless this is something I may have to grudgingly contemplate in order to pay the (Spanish) taxman. Thus wondered what you good folks think this is worth? 1972 Precision in Jamerson stylee, all-original except I replaced some stripped bridge screws with new repro screws from Howard, The Bass Doc (I have the originals still). Weighs 8.5 pounds (IIRC; maybe less). B width (1.625") neck is very easy in the hand. Low action and very resonant. No hard case. Has been seen by Old Horse Murphy, jonthebass and others and was originally sold to me by BC'er Chris Kelly 18 months or so ago Like I say, I am hoping it won't come to this [/quote] I think you may be quite surprised to find this model currently makes around £25,I understand if you need to be seated it truly is a vast amount of money for a lump of wood and a few strands of wire, As I do not have one in my collection I could possibly stretch to £26. Dont sell it unless legging it really is not an option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 [quote name='tino' post='927903' date='Aug 17 2010, 07:29 PM']I think you may be quite surprised to find this model currently makes around £25,I understand if you need to be seated it truly is a vast amount of money for a lump of wood and a few strands of wire, As I do not have one in my collection I could possibly stretch to £26. Dont sell it unless legging it really is not an option[/quote] I know your game. I wouldn't accept less than £28. Chiseller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Having thought on further, there are other household things I could sell (non-music related) in order to raise some moolah if the Alleva and fretless don't sell. So I am not selling this lovely bass. Thanks for replies everyone. There WoT, you can speak to me again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I can tell you what mine went for if you need a valuation at a later date In fact - so can Michael because he sold it to me & I moved it at the same price, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Met a bloke on our gig recently who bought a 72 P-bass off e-bay for £500 cash. Initially it was there for £400 but during the talks he upped it to £600 "'cos he found out what they were worth" He settled for a here and now cash offer of £500. Can't entirely recall how old this story was, but think it was fairly recent..?? I'd suggest the right buyer might pay £1400... depends how lucky you get with one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 the values of fenders new and old have gone up because of the new increase in the cost of importing new fenders. Something to do with gibson saying that they wont sell their guitars in orders less than £20k so not as many shops decided to be a supplier and so more shops were ordering fenders who put their prices up to cream more out of the high demand. This is what iv been told by my dad so may not be 100% true but there has definately been a rise in fender prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) [quote name='blackmn90' post='928147' date='Aug 17 2010, 10:53 PM']the values of fenders new and old have gone up because of the new increase in the cost of importing new fenders. Something to do with gibson saying that they wont sell their guitars in orders less than £20k so not as many shops decided to be a supplier and so more shops were ordering fenders who put their prices up to cream more out of the high demand. This is what iv been told by my dad so may not be 100% true but there has definately been a rise in fender prices.[/quote] There has. Ive noticed it. Some basses, the American Standards, are nearly in the £1K area. PS Clarky, good choice. Dont sell! If I could actually play fretless, which Im not sure about until Ive had much more time on one, Id love your fretless. Im shocked at how it hasnt gone considering the condition. Sign of the financial times me thinks Edited August 17, 2010 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='928218' date='Aug 17 2010, 11:56 PM']There has. Ive noticed it. Some basses, the American Standards, are nearly in the £1K area. PS Clarky, good choice. Dont sell! If I could actually play fretless, which Im not sure about until Ive had much more time on one, Id love your fretless. Im shocked at how it hasnt gone considering the condition. Sign of the financial times me thinks [/quote] Mexican standard is near £500 too, i remember when that was the price for a brand new highway one, cant be more than 3 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Late to the thread, Clarky, but I am SOOOOO glad you're not selling that bass. At least, not until I can save up for it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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