Members lfrz93 Posted March 8, 2011 Members Share Posted March 8, 2011 Theres one for sale in my craigslist and I need advise from someone that knows! How much its the maximum I should pay for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommorichards Posted March 8, 2011 Members Share Posted March 8, 2011 about $300. MAybe a bit more depending on condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lfrz93 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 8, 2011 For an olp?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lfrz93 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 8, 2011 Its made in china Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soul-x Posted March 9, 2011 Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 about $300. MAybe a bit more depending on condition. They were way less than that new -- I think around $200 I' d pay maybe $150 if it's absotively perfect and I really, really loveed it. But more realistically probably not even $125. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommorichards Posted March 9, 2011 Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 Fine, pay less if you want too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members engage757 Posted March 9, 2011 Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 $150-200. Depending on condition/color etc. I would rather have it for closer to $$100-125. Personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted March 9, 2011 Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 they would have to pay me to play one...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SoftwareRuss Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Whatever you're actually willing to pay, offer the guy way less. Always ask for more than you'll actually accept when you sell something, and always offer less than you'll actually pay when buying something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members engage757 Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 they would have to pay me to play one...... Agreed bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illinox Posted March 11, 2011 Members Share Posted March 11, 2011 iused to own one. it was okkkkkk. i paid 600 new. wont do that again. and i think theyre about 400 new now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zon5string Posted March 12, 2011 Members Share Posted March 12, 2011 New OLP MM3 5-string is $279 at Sam Ash right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommorichards Posted March 12, 2011 Members Share Posted March 12, 2011 i thought they stopped making them cos they were taking business away from musicman. I based my guess on them stopping manufacturing in early 2000's. My bad. I can see a new one for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted March 13, 2011 Members Share Posted March 13, 2011 OLP 6 strings are a great axe for the money: especially the pickups, which sound AWESOME. Underwound EVH old school sound for DAYS. Don't know about the basses though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HumanElement Posted March 14, 2011 Members Share Posted March 14, 2011 I paid $80 for my mm2(Clear flame /maple board) Last fall....still had the plastic on the gaurd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lfrz93 Posted March 14, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 14, 2011 yeah then nevermind the one there was in my CLIt was 150 and the guy wouldn't haggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted April 4, 2011 Members Share Posted April 4, 2011 they would have to pay me to play one...... I dont know, they are actually a decent little utility bass, they may be a bit muddy, and the hardware is a bit cheap. But, for what they are, I rather play it than a Mexican Fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarl Sigurd Posted April 9, 2011 Members Share Posted April 9, 2011 i thought they stopped making them cos they were taking business away from musicman. Yes, they stopped manufacturing OLP guitars and basses over 6 years ago. The reason OLPs quit being made was that MusicMan pulled their manufacturing license because of variable quality, and MusicMan thought they could do a better job by manufacturing their own budget line (MusicMan Sub) instead of licensing the MM design out (of which they got a royalty payment on each OLP instrument made). In the end, MusicMan ended up cancelling the Sub model lineup and creating a separate business entity called Sterling By MusicMan. http://www.sterlingbymusicman.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommorichards Posted April 9, 2011 Members Share Posted April 9, 2011 So it was OLP, then SUB... I know about the sterlings though. I want some of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted April 9, 2011 Members Share Posted April 9, 2011 I've played a couple of MM's. Personally, I don't see what the hubub is about. If I were gonna drop that kinda coin, I could think of a few other basses I would rather have. My opinion, I know, it sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted April 9, 2011 Members Share Posted April 9, 2011 Not sure what "that kind of coin" actually means, how much cheaper can you get? We're not talking about a Fodera here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted April 9, 2011 Members Share Posted April 9, 2011 Not sure what "that kind of coin" actually means, how much cheaper can you get? We're not talking about a Fodera here. Actually, I was referring to Music Man basses in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarl Sigurd Posted April 10, 2011 Members Share Posted April 10, 2011 Actually, I was referring to Music Man basses in general. Unfortunately, MusicMan basses and guitars have gone from expensive to even more expensive since the OLP era ended. MusicMan SUB instruments were twice as expensive as OLPs when they were introduced, but the higher cost was definitely worth it due to the quality of construction and hardware, and they were made in the USA. The only thing objectionable with the SUB was the rough-ish satin finishes they used to help keep the cost down. Sterlings are a lot like SUBs, they are about the same price as the SUB series were a few years ago, they're well made, but they don't use those rough satin finishes that they used on SUBs. So, the Sterling is really a better deal than an OLP or a SUB. Like Squier, Epiphone, and others, Sterlings are made in China by a MusicMan contractor, not through a third party licensing deal like OLP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted April 11, 2011 Members Share Posted April 11, 2011 Just because something is built in America, doesn't necessarily make it great (look at Chrysler). I don't buy on that premise at all, and I have found myself happier and with a little more scratch in my pocket as well. I have owned fenders, a ric 4001 and have played gibson and a few musicman basses, I am happier with my chinese made MTD, and my korean made Ibbys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted April 14, 2011 Members Share Posted April 14, 2011 Don't buy an OLP, get an SX. If you really want an MM shape, save up for a SUB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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