Trade Feeler: '85 MIJ Squier Precision

the art guy · #1 05-16-2010, 01:39 PM

Putting out a feeler for (specific) potential trade: I have an MIJ Squier P that's got an "A" serial number, which I believe dates it to '85. Everything you've heard about these Japan Squiers is true of this bass. It's a great player, and in my opinion better than most '70s/'80s Fenders I've played. It's all original to the best of my knowledge.

I'm considering trading, but only for a vintage (or vintage-style) semi-hollowbody bass. Things I have in mind: Epiphone Rivoli reissue, Harmony H22, maybe Eastwood Classic 4, that sort of thing. Would like it to be a fairly even trade, but I could add a little cash for the right deal.

the art guy · #2 05-16-2010, 01:40 PM

wiseguyst · #3 05-17-2010, 01:34 AM

Would you be interested in selling?

willyrep · #4 05-17-2010, 01:55 AM

Not to derail entirely, but what kind of flats are on that?

the art guy · #5 05-17-2010, 07:55 AM

All PMs returned. Just looking for the right trade for now, but may consider a cash deal later if nothing works out.

I don't know what the strings are in the photo. It's currently wearing LaBella flats, which are not what you see there.

the art guy · #6 05-18-2010, 06:37 AM

Bump for Tuesday.

TripleDouble · #7 05-19-2010, 07:40 AM

Bump for a great bass, I just picked up an 83 Squier from Quadzilla, and it is far better than the 77 or Mid 90's MIA P's i've owned. Drop me a line if you consider a sale..

the art guy · #8 05-19-2010, 08:16 AM

Thanks - it's a great bass, no doubt. I'm a huge believer in the MIJ Squiers from this era. Which is why I have no trouble keeping this if I can't find the right trade. Lots of potential offers to buy, but so far I'm holding out.

the art guy · #9 05-19-2010, 07:45 PM

bump - still looking for that long-shot trade....

the art guy · #10 05-20-2010, 11:49 AM

to the top.......

**Eric Swaim** · #11 05-20-2010, 12:52 PM

34" or 32" scale?

the art guy · #12 05-20-2010, 01:32 PM

34" - thanks for asking.

the art guy · #13 05-25-2010, 02:19 PM

bump.....anyone got a cool hollowbody for trade?

tonybassboss · #14 05-30-2010, 11:43 AM

Sale maybe?

the art guy · #15 06-01-2010, 07:21 AM

bump.....it's been a while, so I thought I'd throw this back to the top once more before trying to decide if I'll sell it. Still really like to work out a trade if possible first: in order of priority, I want an Epi Rivoli reissue, Harmony H22, Kay Howlin Wolf, other MIJ semihollow (like Epi 5120, etc.), or will consider other semihollow basses.

Thanks again for looking -

Honk'n_down-low · #16 06-01-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by the art guy

bump.....it's been a while, so I thought I'd throw this back to the top once more before trying to decide if I'll sell it. Still really like to work out a trade if possible first: in order of priority, I want an Epi Rivoli reissue, Harmony H22, Kay Howlin Wolf, other MIJ semihollow (like Epi 5120, etc.), or will consider other semihollow basses.

Thanks again for looking -

I have an 85 Squire Jazz - Oly and Tort - nice Basses! Bump!

tonybassboss · #17 06-01-2010, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the art guy

bump.....it's been a while, so I thought I'd throw this back to the top once more before trying to decide if I'll sell it. Still really like to work out a trade if possible first: in order of priority, I want an Epi Rivoli reissue, Harmony H22, Kay Howlin Wolf, other MIJ semihollow (like Epi 5120, etc.), or will consider other semihollow basses.

Thanks again for looking -

With cash you can buy whatever you want...

the art guy · #18 06-01-2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tonybassboss

With cash you can buy whatever you want...

Yeah, I know....it's a good point. I've just been looking around and having trouble even finding much that's like what I want. There are some great vintage Gibsons out there that would be perfect, but out of my budget.