1955 FENDER BASS - YA GOTTA SEE THIS!!

[Kukulkan61]

Just leave it as is and play the hell out of it!!!

 

[metron]

I think I'm starting to dislike the word mojo. Anyway that thing is trash. Historic trash.

 

[Kevin aka Kebo]

A really good friend of mine who is a super high end dealer bought this. He's gonna rescue this. I has told directly its an insanely rare orig bass. Its actually progressing nicely and should be ready for the Philly show in weeks. Personally, I thought he was nuts but what do I know..

 

[Dark Horse]

A really good friend of mine who is a super high end dealer bought this. He's gonna rescue this. I has told directly its an insanely rare orig bass. Its actually progressing nicely and should be ready for the Philly show in weeks. Personally, I thought he was nuts but what do I know..

Yeah, if that's the original color, it would definitely be considered "insanely rare". I've seen a few custom color early Teles, so it's possible that this is straight. Maybe a dealer rep or artist order....

And Kebo, you know a LOT !

 

[Kevin aka Kebo]

I was told this is an absolute, no doubt all orig bass including the paint. The rod was removed and lubed and it works. Theres a crack in the neck thats fixed, it needed a full fret job and level. Pickup being rewound. The only possible item that is toast are the pots and they will be salvaged and rebuilt.. As a dealer, it scares the crap outta me, as a collector, Im curious. as a player - it looks fun....

 

[sparkyfender2]

Is this the same eBay seller that was auctioning the storage damaged pre-CBS Fender Jazz a while back?

 

[bassmachine2112]

They are getting a grip with this relicing/road worn look at last.

 

[Chef]

Why anyone would pay $5300 for that junk pile is a complete mystery.
You can buy clean, functional units for that coin.

 

[Dark Horse]

Chef - main reason is it is an extremely rare color...like possibly the only one. Which means it isn't a $7k-$10k bass cleaned up...it's double that. Once it is restored (and I don't mean refinned...just cleaned and made functional) it is a collectors dream bass. The guy who bought it probably already has it sold...or at least has a customer in mind for it.

 

[Chef]

Ok.

Some people got more crazy than sense. It's a free country. Whatevz.

 

[Dark Horse]

Honestly, if it is original like the buyer says (which I believe Kebo), I don't think its crazy at all. Spend some money then get a quick fat profit. But you have to have the money available in the first place.....

 

[Fair Warning]

Punk Rock Bass!

 

[buldog5151bass]

Kevin, you must get photos of the process and results.

 

[ROOTSnFIFTHS]

Chef - main reason is it is an extremely rare color...like possibly the only one. Which means it isn't a $7k-$10k bass cleaned up...it's double that. Once it is restored (and I don't mean refinned...just cleaned and made functional) it is a collectors dream bass. The guy who bought it probably already has it sold...or at least has a customer in mind for it.

Well I know for a fact that bass was not the only one Fender did in that color at the time. There may just be 2 and I guess that is rare also. Would just be curious if they are not re-painting, how they re going to keep that original color. Seems like it would just flake off as you play it (I guess it could be a collectible behind glass type of thing too).

 

[Splods]

Probably shoot a clear coat over the top to preserve the finish.

 

[smcd]

What finish?


That bass is a wreck. There is no historical value to something that completely dilapidated. What does the new sucker owner think he's going to do? Put the thing up behind a piece of glass and tell slack-jawed onlookers "See this? This used to be RED!!"

 

[Splods]

I would of bought it for $50. Maybe.

Awesome bass, but is nothing but a wall hanger now.

 

[Aqualung60]

Firewood.

 

[JimmyM]

Can't wait till he fixes it up and all you naysayers get to eat crow.

 

[HertzWhenIPlay]

Can't wait till he fixes it up and all you naysayers get to eat crow.

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