Members imbuedblue Posted February 17, 2011 Members Share Posted February 17, 2011 I have a Fender Precision Bass made in September of 1964 that I may have to sell due to various financial reasons. It was originally Sunburst but was refinished in Natural back in the 1970s. It is also missing the ashtrays--bridge cover and pickup cover--and has a non-original hardshell case. Otherwise, it's in great shape. Any ideas on how much I can sell this for if it comes to that point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted February 17, 2011 Members Share Posted February 17, 2011 For something like this you should ask Gruhn Guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted February 17, 2011 Members Share Posted February 17, 2011 Probably about 1/4 to 1/10 of if it had not been refinished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members engage757 Posted February 17, 2011 Members Share Posted February 17, 2011 book value is around $5500-$6000. With the refin, it should bring closer to $3500-4000 IMO. Figure 20% as your high deduction from a refins actual value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members imbuedblue Posted February 17, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 17, 2011 book value is around $5500-$6000. With the refin, it should bring closer to $3500-4000 IMO. Figure 20% as your high deduction from a refins actual value. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members engage757 Posted February 17, 2011 Members Share Posted February 17, 2011 of course bro! I collect Fenders and deal with them all the time. Very difficult sell in this market right now. be prepared to go overseas if you want to get what it is worth. Don't worry though, customs forms are easy to fill out. any pics of the bass? Love to see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tpltx70 Posted February 18, 2011 Members Share Posted February 18, 2011 Great answer. Either way, I recommend listing it on eBay for 80% of the refin estimate and then hoping the momentum takes you up closer to the top end. If you get halfway there, nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members imbuedblue Posted March 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2011 any pics of the bass? Love to see it! Sorry for the delay, here's photo: I ended up selling it for $3500. I feel a little sick to my stomach, but I couldn't really justify keeping it since bass is not my main instrument. Hopefully the new owner will get plenty of use out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted March 23, 2011 Members Share Posted March 23, 2011 The string tree is in an odd place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soul-x Posted March 23, 2011 Members Share Posted March 23, 2011 The string tree is in an odd place. Yup. It's all {censored}ed up. Give it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members imbuedblue Posted March 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2011 The string tree is in an odd place. Yeah, I've never seen another positioned there. Weird. Here's a closeup of the headstock and a couple more shots: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EddieBass Posted March 23, 2011 Members Share Posted March 23, 2011 of course bro! I collect Fenders and deal with them all the time. Very difficult sell in this market right now. be prepared to go overseas if you want to get what it is worth. Don't worry though, customs forms are easy to fill out. any pics of the bass? Love to see it! Jeez... I wish I could COLLECT Fender basses ! =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members engage757 Posted March 23, 2011 Members Share Posted March 23, 2011 The string tree is in an odd place. Yeah, I noticed that. But the neck is period correct I believe... Look at the dot inlays. The string tree itself looks like a replacement. That is really, really strange. Nice bass though man. You sold it for a pretty good amount. Not many people are willing to put up that kind of money right now, so feel good. You did well with the sale. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members imbuedblue Posted April 2, 2011 Author Members Share Posted April 2, 2011 I feel sick. The bass is being parted out. The seller used a different user id and address to buy the bass from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melancholy mechanic Posted April 2, 2011 Members Share Posted April 2, 2011 That sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommorichards Posted April 2, 2011 Members Share Posted April 2, 2011 Son of a bitch. Now i know that parted vintage parts come from asshats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted April 2, 2011 Members Share Posted April 2, 2011 It was made of parts of basses from different years so what's the big deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amimbari Posted April 5, 2011 Members Share Posted April 5, 2011 wow neck 1995.00 body 1895.00 hahaha pots 475.00 bridge 425.00 tuners 595.00 5395.00.. IF the seller would have sold everything for ebay-ad value he made some money.. most of your links says no longer available so who knows. and remember if people did NOT part out items, the part YOU need may never be available at ANY price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Booker Posted April 6, 2011 Members Share Posted April 6, 2011 I hate these asshole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted April 6, 2011 Members Share Posted April 6, 2011 I don't really see why it is wrong to buy a bass and then part it out and sell the parts individually? It's his bass now that he's bought it. He can do whatever he wants with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreaserMatt Posted April 7, 2011 Members Share Posted April 7, 2011 I feel sick. The bass is being parted out. The seller used a different user id and address to buy the bass from me. I hate guys that do that,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommorichards Posted April 7, 2011 Members Share Posted April 7, 2011 I don't really see why it is wrong to buy a bass and then part it out and sell the parts individually? It's his bass now that he's bought it. He can do whatever he wants with it. Its not that. If the person buying off the OP would have made his intentions clear in the first place, as in he planned to part it, then the OP could have made a more informed decision as to whether he wanted to sell it to that person. But, unbeknownst to him, the buyer bought it with full intent of parting it, without informing the OP. I think that is that part that sucks. If the OP knew the buyer was going to part it, im sure he wouldnt have sold it so readily, or maybe if the buyer had been honest with his intentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted April 8, 2011 Members Share Posted April 8, 2011 Why should the buyer have any obligation to inform the seller of exactly what he/she is going to do with the bass after it has been purchased? The seller and buyer obviously agreed on a price both of them was satisfied with, and that's that. Deal finished. What happens after that isn't the sellers business at all, IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members imbuedblue Posted April 8, 2011 Author Members Share Posted April 8, 2011 I don't have a moral problem with the buyer parting out the bass. He is the owner now. The sentimental side of me was just a little saddened to see that happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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