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Does the right stamp on the neck increase a Fender’s value?

999Brent

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With the neck off my bass, I discovered the name H Gastelum,
A quick search on google showed he was one of Fender’s neck masters.

This is on a 1988 57 AVRI
Also a little unusual is that it has 2 coats of paint, surf green and LPB on top.

Does the fact that he made this neck have any effect on value, not that I am considering selling as I love this bass, just asking...
It appears Strats etc sell for more with his name, not sure on basses though.
Thanks or your thoughts
 
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There is no reason it should sell for more than any other neck of the period. Gastelum didn't make it. Various people had a hand in making the neck, and a few computer-programmed machines.
 
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