Members wilki29 Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 Wow I dont know about you guys, but I cant believe how expensive they have gotten. Personally I dont think they are worth it, but would you all buy one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnny6644 Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 If I were filthy rich, sure. Right after I got the rocket car and the gold house. And the fur sink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike fitzwell Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 And the fur sink. I got one of 'dem...but she's at work right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Onkel Bob Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 I wouldn't buy any production bass at the price that old fender's are going for. I've seen 70's fenders with a pricetag of more than $4k around here on used gear sites. That's just insane. Edit: This guy wants $12k for his j-bass: http://www.dba.dk/asp/soegning/detail.asp?annonceid=50634694 If Boalg ever sells his P he'll be filthy rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hawkhuff Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 Wow I dont know about you guys, but I cant believe how expensive they have gotten. Personally I dont think they are worth it, but would you all buy one?I might, if I really liked it but I would have a limit in terms of the dollars and I would have to really really like it. For example, I don't think I would lay out more than 2 grand for a vintage Fender instrument. I would set it down and then buy a Lakland. Come to think of it, I would probably buy the Lakland anyway. The most recent prices for old Gibson Rippers is topping $800 which is ridiculous. I love the Ripper but not buying one used for more than I paid for one new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pickdust Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 Nope ! Not a collector of things (my rule is that if I don't use it in a years time I sell or give it away) and won't pay collector prices! Trying to remain a minimalist but my spouse is making it tough! PD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 I'd buy one if the price was right and I had the cash. :thu::thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wilki29 Posted August 7, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 Nope ! Not a collector of things (my rule is that if I don't use it in a years time I sell or give it away) and won't pay collector prices!Trying to remain a minimalist but my spouse is making it tough!PD yea I defenitely understand. This is the reason why im buying a bunch of old G&L's. They are awsome, relatively cheap, and will be crazy expensive in a few years. The prices are already climbing, and they arent getting cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 50calexplorer Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 I'd buy a Nash copy before i would buy an original if I was looking for that vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 I guess it would depend...I'd love to have a couple of old Fenders. I've held and played a couple that were wonderful instruments. Overpriced? Oh-yes...if I had the money and the perfect instrument was at hand, I might very well buy it. I wouldn't buy it, however, if I didn't feel that I could turn it around for about what I paid for it or more. Preferably more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 It would be an extravagance for me-kind of like a classic car that I'd never drive. They're cool basses, but I couldn't justify the cost in day-to-day usage-the new ones do just about the same thing for far less cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted August 7, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 7, 2007 Vintage Fenders aren't priced as instruments, they are priced as investments. Shop accordingly. If you want an instrument don't look for vintage Fenders. If you want an investment that doubles as an instrument, look to the vintage Fenders. I personally use basses as instruments and invest in other markets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 in '79 I got my 68 P for $250 bucksI wonder how much that "vintage" Bass would go for now even though I do not think it was Pre CBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ivanthetrble Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 There is only one vintage fenfer bass I would be willing to pay a fair amount for, a '59 P bass with maple neck, burst finish and gold anodized pickguard. The '57 is a more well know version of this bass but I was born in '59 so it would be cool to have a bass as old as I was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bbl Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 yea I defenitely understand. This is the reason why im buying a bunch of old G&L's. They are awsome, relatively cheap, and will be crazy expensive in a few years. The prices are already climbing, and they arent getting cheaper. I wish I could agree with you. I love G&L's. They're probably the best bang for the buck out there. But in my opinion, the reason Fenders and Gibsons are skyrocketing is because of their association with vintage music. I don't see that association with G&L's. I hope you're right, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 8, 2007 Members Share Posted August 8, 2007 I have played a '64 J in immaculate condition that the owner bought new, in '64. It was not nicer than my Reverend. So, I wouldn't have bought that particular Fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted August 8, 2007 Members Share Posted August 8, 2007 No. If I had that kind of money hanging around, I would have a custom bass made. Something like... that reacts to your body shape, temperature and playing style/stance/etc. I would much rather have modern basses. I can emulate a nice vintage tone without paying so much. Heck, God himself gave me the tools. Like palm muting is THAT hard. Sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassist31588 Posted August 8, 2007 Members Share Posted August 8, 2007 Worth the money? No. Would I buy one? In a heart beat if I were financially well off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Onkel Bob Posted August 8, 2007 Members Share Posted August 8, 2007 in '79 I got my 68 P for $250 bucksI wounder how much that "vintage" Bass would go for now even though I do not think it was Pre CBS. 1968? Then it was a CBS era instrument. Leo sold the company to CBS early in 1965. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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