1968 Fender Precision Bass Worth

The replaced original pickup and the bridge pickup route greatly affect the value. The player wear also lowers it. If I were interested in such a bass I think 2-3k would be reasonable.

 

That bass would be worth more parted out. The neck alone would bring in more than the entire bass.

 

Routes are a no-no for me... I know they weren't 'vintage' back when people were installing pick ups in basses, but couldn't they have just bought a jazz bass as well? Doh....

 

At one time (and I know this is hard to imagine in todays consumer 'vintage value' world) a player did whatever they wanted to their (usually only) instrument. It was their instrument and nobody (no players at least) obsessed over vintage monetary value.

 

I would think you need to pull the neck off and check for the date stamp on the heal. The headstock shape looks a little off to me. Particularly the curve outward past the logo. Also, the logo's waterslide decal edges are showing.

The serial number should be on the neck plate for that year, iirc. Without that, it loses significant value as it's would be considered to be a parts bass. The neck plate should have the Fender F logo as well.

Another concern in the photo is the bridge looks off for what I would expect for that year.

The wear pattern does not strike me as something I would expect. The place where I would consider likely worn by the thumbnail is far from the E string. Not that I've seen much thumbnail wear on Fenders than say, older Gibsons.

Usually, when I see thumbnail wear, its on vintage Gibsons that usually have a repaired neck.

The photos are scant and not great quality, but I would believe your first question should be whether that bass is an original 1968 pbass with the exception of the pickups (and likely the jack and knobs). Once you get that sorted out, it can be given a more accurate value.

Take off the pickguard and neck and post more detailed photos that are in focus.

 

2kish id gueas

 

Whatever it's worth, I like it.

 

Just find out what an all original 68 P sells for, then cut that price in half for the added p/u rout.

 

Yeah, there’s a couple of things that raise my eyebrow. The guard is beautiful but looks just a little too good for that age. It actually looks a lot like what Spitfire are selling. Also the jazz pup route looks impossibly good for an aftermarket job.

 

Brass nut and saddles are definitely non-original. Body, pickguard, neck, tuners, decal are all good.

 

I like it! Lollipops and the wear. and I'm sure the neck has a really nice feel. Would not sell... If it sounds right.

 

Go on eBay, do an "advanced search" and see what other '68 Ps have sold for. That will give you a good idea of what the market value is.

 

The mods do hurt the resale value.
However, as a player, I could see them as a plus.

 

The decal may have been replaced. It doesnt look like its in the right place. Id be trying to confirm its not a fake first...