Value of a 1950 American Standard?

anglindkc · #1 02-01-2007, 10:59 AM

I am thinking about parting with my 1950 American Standard Bass SN 2012. The only issue is some ply separation on the lower bout. THis is a common issue with these basses from what I have been told. There has been some wood filler used to repair the ply seperation problem, but nothing else worth mentioning. Original finish, neck plays fine, no sagging in the top, ready to play with an older set of Labella Supernils. I do not have a URB retailer around Pell City, AL, so maybe you guys can help...

jlilley · #2 02-01-2007, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by anglindkc

I am thinking about parting with my 1950 American Standard Bass SN 2012. The only issue is some ply separation on the lower bout. THis is a common issue with these basses from what I have been told. There has been some wood filler used to repair the ply seperation problem, but nothing else worth mentioning. Original finish, neck plays fine, no sagging in the top, ready to play with an older set of Labella Supernils. I do not have a URB retailer around Pell City, AL, so maybe you guys can help...

My best guess, based on what I paid for my '49, is in the $2,500 to $3,000. That will vary according to condition and there seems to be more demand for them in different parts of the country.
John

anglindkc · #3 02-01-2007, 08:15 PM

Thanks, jlilley! After I made this post I used the search tool find out that your information is pretty acurate. I need to do some thinking about it and maybe see what some folks think about the condition. I think it is in very good plus, but it is in the eye of the buyer that matters most. Anyway, I now have a price point in which to begin thinking about if I am really wanting to part with it.

LarryR · #4 02-26-2007, 11:40 PM

Guys,
I just bought an AS, s/n 1692. I've found 2 different sites that say's '46-'47 or '53-'54. You both list dates which would put mine from the 40's. Do you have info to help me date mine?

And by the way, this thing kicks a-s. I'd been trying to get my E to sound right on an Englehardt then a Christopher. The E on the AS? Sustains forever, literally about 8 seconds. And what a sound.

M Ramsey · #5 02-27-2007, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LarryR

Guys,
I just bought an AS, s/n 1692. I've found 2 different sites that say's '46-'47 or '53-'54. You both list dates which would put mine from the 40's. Do you have info to help me date mine?

And by the way, this thing kicks a-s. I'd been trying to get my E to sound right on an Englehardt then a Christopher. The E on the AS? Sustains forever, literally about 8 seconds. And what a sound.

Here's about all we American Standard owners have for data.

http://www.americanstandardbass.com

My buddy, Kip Martin, has tried to pull together what information is available. HN White, the builders in Cleveland, didn't keep really good records of serial numbers, but what Kip has pulled together is the best start we have on trying to date these often loved, often wondered about, American made upright basses.