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Pino Palladino Custom Shop P.

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by ErikP.Bass, Feb 19, 2013.

  1. Feb 19, 2013 #1
    ErikP.Bass

    ErikP.Bass Supporting Member

    Nov 23, 2004
    I was just noticing that the price of these basses seems to have gone up quite a bit, from around $2,600.00 to $4,000.00! Anyone have any insight as to what happened here? Did they stop making them or start making them differently somehow? I am wondering if the newer ones are going to remain more expensive than the older ones. I know they are amazing basses.:bassist:
     
  2. Feb 19, 2013 #2
    ErikP.Bass

    ErikP.Bass Supporting Member

    Nov 23, 2004
    Has no one else noticed this or am I going crazy or looking at MSRP?
     
  3. Feb 19, 2013 #3
    ggvicviper

    ggvicviper Yamaha & Grosbeak. I’m Marc!

    Jul 16, 2011
    East Meadow, NY, USA
    Fender has been increasing prices across the board - but different instruments went up different numbers. The AVRI instruments went up by a large number too.
     
  4. Feb 19, 2013 #4
    Mastermold

    Mastermold

    May 5, 2008
    Orange County, California
    Yeah everything in the Fender line is more expensive. Even Squiers are approaching $400.
     
  5. Feb 19, 2013 #5
    pedro

    pedro

    Apr 5, 2000
    Madison, WI.
    Nice looking instrument and I'd love to own anything Palladino but that's crazy.

    My $.02.
     
  6. Feb 19, 2013 #6
    JazznFunk

    JazznFunk

    Mar 26, 2000
    Asheville, NC
    Agreed... I'm sure it plays like a dream, but I'm happy with my Squier Classic Vibe P in Fiesta Red to satisfy my Pino aspirations. haha
     
  7. Feb 19, 2013 #7
    pedro

    pedro

    Apr 5, 2000
    Madison, WI.
    I'm not so sure. I've yet to play anything from the Custom Shop that's been set up decently. I truly don't understand from a marketing POV why they don't insist on it. If you're gonna ask someone to shell out that kind of money for a bass it SHOULD playing like a dream.
     
  8. Feb 19, 2013 #8
    Biggbass

    Biggbass

    Dec 14, 2011
    Planet Earth
  9. Feb 19, 2013 #9
    ErikP.Bass

    ErikP.Bass Supporting Member

    Nov 23, 2004
    I didn't notice that it was across the board but now that you say it...MSRP of $5,800.00 that is over the top. I wonder what the reason for the hike is and if folks will really keep buying. I thought the price was already a bit inflated, they must be making some serious profit.
     
  10. Feb 19, 2013 #10
    ErikP.Bass

    ErikP.Bass Supporting Member

    Nov 23, 2004
    Yeah, I've been really floored by my Road Worn P & J and my Classic Vibe Telecaster. They're definitely doing something right there.
     
  11. Feb 19, 2013 #11
    SactoBass

    SactoBass A retired civil engineer who likes all-tube amps!

    Jul 8, 2009
    Lake Havasu City, AZ
  12. Feb 19, 2013 #12
    markorbit

    markorbit

    Apr 16, 2004
    As an ex-owner of two Pinos I think they are good basses but neither hit the 'wow, this is amazing' feeling I was hoping for. In retrospect I preferred the neck profile on my '62RI. Maybe it's just me or maybe both of the ones I had were just 'good' and not great but I think they are overpriced. If you dig the colour it has a nice relic job. Looking forward to trying the new 63P in 3TS which is more the vibe I like, especially with the clay-coloured dots...
     
  13. Feb 19, 2013 #13
    SpectorDetector

    SpectorDetector

    Apr 20, 2008
    Atlanta, GA
    I played one once and was not "blown away", but I sure would love one!
     
  14. Feb 19, 2013 #14
    ErikP.Bass

    ErikP.Bass Supporting Member

    Nov 23, 2004
    This is great.
     
  15. Feb 19, 2013 #15
    ErikP.Bass

    ErikP.Bass Supporting Member

    Nov 23, 2004
    I have one and was contemplating selling it but seeing this has made me rethink it. When I got it I figured I could always resell it for what I paid but never imagined it might go up in value. Not sure anyone would really pay that much in the used market....and I'd be satisfied with just breaking even and passing it along to someone who'd play the hell out of it.