14,000.00 for a BASS. Is it worth it?

[Ted Williams]

I just found this bass I am thinking of adding it to my bass collection. I wanted to get an opinion from some other collectors about this one. I have heard that this paticular bass is worth a lot more than their asking, but someone else told me it was worth maybe 2 to 3000.00
I am seriously thinking about the buy it now option
whats your expert advice?
http://cgi.ebay.com/1964-Fender-Pre...1QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem:ninja:

 

[JAUQO III-X]

You might have better luck with this one(I have nothing to do with this instrument at all).


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[JoshB]

linkie no workie...

 

[mikasaka]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1964-Fender-Pre...QQcategoryZ64401QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZ

Thats the link he tried posting.

 

[Stampy]

linkie no workie...

+1

 

[john turner]

that seems to me to be a lot for that bass, but i'm no expert on 60's pbasses.

 

[UncleBalsamic]

It's pretty and burgundy mist, I think, is a pretty rare colour. But overall, I don't think it's worth that. Not to me at least.

Cool looking though (but a bit too much mojo for me).

 

[alexofc69]

I would never pay that much for a old rusted heap. If it was pristine, sure.

 

[SERPENT865]

Not to me

 

[martyman5000]

I like when the experts on here tell me if a bass is real or not, like that 58 Fender. I cannot help but think someone has spent countless hours trying to Relic a bass guitar to scam someone.

 

[Basswick]

You better give the money to a teacher for lessons. Instruments don't worth so much money but techniques sure!

 

[doc540]

"Like to call this Bass Ron. Let it be the Anchorman of your Collection."

or not

 

[john turner]

You better give the money to a teacher for lessons. Instruments don't worth so much money but techniques sure!

musical instruments are a valid investment, as valid as any other antique, given that the investments are made intelligently and with proper research, like ted's doing here. assigning value only to lessons is sorta inappropriate, really, especially since ted's abilities are neither in question, nor relevant. not all collectors even play the instruments - that does not affect the value or wisdom of the investment.

i'd say contacting a few qualified appraisers would be the best bet to see if this instrument is worth this much money.

 

[Baird6869]

+1. I don't recommend buying a very expensive vintage instrument without being an expert or having an expert's opinion.

Is it worth it? If you have the money and you want it and it is 100% original, why not? It may be a bit overpriced but it is a rare and old bass.

1958-1960 Gibson Les Paul flametops are now in the $400,000-500,000 range which IMO is nuts. BUT.... there were only about 1500 of them made total. Collectors go ape$h!t for them and the demand is far greater than the supply obviously.

My only advise would be to start with something a bit newer and see if the vintage thing is for you. A late 60's P bass can still be had for $4000-5000.

musical instruments are a valid investment, as valid as any other antique, given that the investments are made intelligently and with proper research, like ted's doing here. assigning value only to lessons is sorta inappropriate, really, especially since ted's abilities are neither in question, nor relevant. not all collectors even play the instruments - that does not affect the value or wisdom of the investment.

i'd say contacting a few qualified appraisers would be the best bet to see if this instrument is worth this much money.

 

[EddieG]

-1

We're here for a good time, not a long time, so take that money and buy yourself basses that you are not going to be afraid to play. That's what basses are for, playing.

 

[icantaffordawal]

RIP OFF ALERT

sorry, that's just me

i actually don't like fender that much. i'll probably never pay more than 1k for a bass.

 

[sflajimmy]

While I have no opinion (I do, but I won't) to offer on whether or not that bass is worth 14K I will say that I would NEVER spend that much on a bass on Ebay. I love vintage basses, yes they can be a viable investment and old Fenders just keep going up and up but at that price I would have it appraised and inspected in PERSON. Then do you play it or lock it up? If you're a bassist you play it, if you're an investor you lock it up and resale for a profit and if your both...well you have a decision to make.

 

[MaccaMan1964]

Hey;

I think that seems a lot for that particular bass. In general, I would tell you, Jazz Basses of that vintage seem to consistently fetch more than Pbasses.

I agree with several others here on TB - to spend that kind of money, you HAVE TO see it in person and it should be pristine.

A good '64/65 P bass in reasonable condition is probably more realistically around $7 - 8K.

I have seen some nice ones at Willie's Vintage Guitars - and I have NO AFFILIATION with them Found their site while surfing one day. You need to check them out for yourself. I have not bought anything from them, but their basses seem to be what they represent and they seem to get sold fairly quickly except the real expensive ones like you're talking. They take more time.

Good luck what ever you do but check carefully and be cautious.

Regards,
Paul

 

[hey]

Not even my violin from 1842 cost that much. Ripoff.

 

[Aftershock8]

Yes, but it must come with wheels for transportation