70s P bass on reverb.com

[shrimpchowmein]

Just found this while browsing, not affiliated with the seller in any way

http://reverb.com/item/45843-vintage-1970-s-fender-precision-bass-guitar-has-been-modded

hmm? Look at the intonation on that bridge!

 

[aetheldrea]

I'm no expert, but the "Made in USA" on the waterslide looks sloppy, and there's no serial number anywhere. Scary.

 

[froghat]

Plus it appears to have the truss rod adjustment on both ends of the neck. I wouldn't touch it.

 

[dave79]

The decal is fine, somebody did remove the serial number probably long ago, truss adjustment at butt of neck, great deal for 799 shipped if frets/neck are good

 

[A-Step-Towards]

Thats 100% legit, I just sold a early '76 in that same color with a rosewood board and non original electronics for $1500 and kept the original case I will get another $100 for. This one is a 77 or later because the tuning machines are chrome and not nickel but still thats a $1200-$1400 bass as it sits. Looks like the pickup and maybe the pots are the only non original parts.

 

[dave79]

Oh you''d get 100 if it was beat to heck, nice shape closer to 2 these days

 

[A-Step-Towards]

Oh you''d get 100 if it was beat to heck, nice shape closer to 2 these days

Yeah its just finding a buyer, I settled on $120 picked up rather then hassle around with tying for more.

Is reverb a legit place to buy stuff? Never heard of this site, it seems sketchy but I guess thats due to me not being familiar with it.

 

[superflybass]

Reverb is completely legit. Much easier to sell on then ebay .

I use it personally and so does the company that I work for

 

[A-Step-Towards]

Thanks, I will look into it more because I am tired of ebay.

 

[JoePlaysDaBass]

I've had great buying and selling experiences on reverb as well. It's a great idea, and it's gaining serious momentum as an ebay competitor for the musical instrument market.

 

[wodock]

I agree about reverb. I got a bass from them and before sending it out the asked me what kind of strings and set up I like. It came to me with a nice low set up and TI flats. I'm sure they made money but it was a nice touch.

 

[dave79]

TI flats, that is a solid hookup there

 

[Ampig]

Ebay has become a total ripoff with their high fees combined with the Paypals outrageuos fees.

 

[EthanTheHeathen]

I agree about reverb. I got a bass from them and before sending it out the asked me what kind of strings and set up I like. It came to me with a nice low set up and TI flats. I'm sure they made money but it was a nice touch.

Just wanted to point out that you had a cool seller on Reverb (Reverb doesn't sell things, they just host ads for other sellers, similar to eBay). So reverb didn't hook you up with TI flats, a generous seller using Reverb did. Reverb rules (and is very addicting)!

 

[EthanTheHeathen]

Ebay has become a total ripoff with their high fees combined with the Paypals outrageuos fees.

+100!

Has it always been 10%? I've sold a ton of things on eBay but was shocked to learn this recently. 10% to eBay + 3% to Paypal (which is owned by eBay if I'm not mistaken) = ripoff!

I only sell little things on eBay now. I've bought and sold several things on Reverb and it's great. Much simpler to post ads and just organized much better.

 

[A-Step-Towards]

I have sold small things on eBay , last week I sold my first guitar and got bent over on it. I mean my ass hurts still to be that graphic. I got way less then I should have and the fee's slammed me so hard. Its embarrassing how little it went for a lowballer on craigslist would have given me more, never again.

Reverb is slightly confusing to me as I wish it had stuff in some order like whats newest or ending soonest because I get on and see the same stuff. I guess I dont know it well enough.

 

[Mrzonehead]

Same bass is on craigslist LA for $1200.

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Hmmmm

 

[wodock]

Yes you're right. I did get the bass from the Chicago Music Exchange. I wondered if they are connected because a while back I got a new guitar from the Chicago Music Exchange and received literature from Reverb with my order. That's how I found out about Reverb.

I also agree that Reverb could set up their web site better or easier...

Just wanted to point out that you had a cool seller on Reverb (Reverb doesn't sell things, they just host ads for other sellers, similar to eBay). So reverb didn't hook you up with TI flats, a generous seller using Reverb did. Reverb rules (and is very addicting)!

 

[basskababble]

Chicago Music Exchange is incredible. I can't remember if I bought something from them, but I did inquire about a bass they had on Reverb and their customer service is awesome. Top knotch.

Yes you're right. I did get the bass from the Chicago Music Exchange. I wondered if they are connected because a while back I got a new guitar from the Chicago Music Exchange and received literature from Reverb with my order. That's how I found out about Reverb.

I also agree that Reverb could set up their web site better or easier...

 

[shrimpchowmein]

I'm pretty sure reverb is based out of Chicago and I think one of the guys that started it also works at Chicaco Music Exchange.