American Standard DB - What is it Worth?

Rick Anderson · #1 09-26-2010, 05:22 PM

I have an American Standard Double Bass that I am considering selling. It needs some pretty basic work - a new nut and bridge, the fingerboard shaved, and a few misc cracks repaired. It is, however, in pretty good shape considering its age (VERY early 17xx serial number.)

Anyway, I honestly doubt that I will do anything with it in the near future because I am concentrating on my banjo playing. I really don't want to sell it but the right price - or the right banjo trade - might change my mind. Any ideas what it is worth? I'm in the Napa & San Francisco Bay area.

Jason Sypher · #2 09-26-2010, 06:38 PM

$2800

MollyKay · #3 09-26-2010, 07:06 PM

There is one in the classified ads. Watch it to see what it brings. It is not a sellers market right now...hold on to it for a while if you can.

*SOLD* 1949 American Standard

drasticDUB · #4 09-26-2010, 07:10 PM

$2750?

Rick Anderson · #5 09-26-2010, 11:56 PM

EDIT - I am not offering it for sale.

MR PC · #6 09-27-2010, 01:13 PM

If it needs structural work, ( most of them do), it's hard to put a price on. I'd suggest you take it over to Steve Swan and get his opinion.

http://www.steveswanguitars.com/

Rick Dipeeardo · #7 10-31-2010, 02:43 PM

An older fellow down here in Naples, Fl is selling his American Standard bass serial # 77. It's had a bunch of work done on it over the years, but plays great and is in pretty good shape.

Thoughts?