1974 P Bass $250 in GA

**nutdog** · #1 01-15-2011, 07:44 AM

Not sure if it's real. I don't feel like dealing with it but thought someone here might.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/msg/2160280915.html

Quote:

I have a 1974 Fender Precision bass. All original. Is somewhat playable. Wanted to retore and use, however dont
have time nor the resources to invest.
I would like to move it, and want to sell and partial trade.
I will take 200 and a sansamp for the bass.
The 74 is vauable when completely restored have seen them go for as much as 3000.00.
I will send pictures upon request to avoid scammer emails and such. Thanks for looking and have a great day.
Scott.
Here are some pics, The issues that I know are needs to be rewired possibly new pots and pickup. Not Sure though
I am not a guitar repairman. I did restring it once to check the neck seems ok again I am not a luthier.
Needs to be buffed out to bring out the natural finish of the bass ( someone put stickers all over it, what a shame)
Hardware is intact needs to be cleaned up. That’s about all I know. Thanks and have a great day.
Scott
I am not available to meet today

Here are the pics he emailed me:

bassmanhamilton · #2 01-15-2011, 04:52 PM

I think the guy is a flake.
I responded to the ad shortly after it was posted, told him I was interested and no reply. I followed up two more times with contact info and still no reply. I did identify myself as a luthier and that may have pushed him away if he were hiding something. Don't know?
If it sounds too good to be true it usually is!

mcapote · #3 01-15-2011, 05:03 PM

is it the pics or the frets look cock eyed on 1 part?

plasson · #4 01-15-2011, 06:30 PM

not sure,
he didn't reply me either.
and I'm no liuther.
250$ doesn't really sound like a price high enough for him for to risk being caught

dave88 · #5 01-15-2011, 06:53 PM

I think there's a strategy where "listers" put in a low price and then go for the highest offer

**nutdog** · #6 01-16-2011, 01:20 PM

He replied quickly with the pics but I don't have the eye to buy a bass I can't play first. Since it was unstrung and he described it as "playable" and probably in need of electronics I backed off. Seems weird he restrung it but now there are no strings.

plasson · #7 01-16-2011, 01:40 PM

you two have a good point

Tim Cole · #8 01-16-2011, 06:37 PM

Anyone in the area wish to pick this up for me, and be compensated for their time/shipping?

dave88 · #9 01-16-2011, 08:40 PM

"I am not available to meet today"

What an odd thing to say in a listing, does he change the ad on the days he is available?