I currently know little about p basses and wish to get one, so I was wondering how much they usually sell at pawn shops in decent condition?
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Fender p-basses
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I don't know about pawn shops, but a local music store of mine sold for like $300+ I think it was used too.
LilRay
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There are tons of models as well as different places of manufacture. What exactly are you looking for?
Are you looking at a particular instrument?
All in all I'd say you're looking at a range of $100 to $10,000.00 depending on model , modifications etc.
There are so many variables , You'll have to be more specific to narrow the range.
I know that's not much help. R
Are you looking at a particular instrument?
All in all I'd say you're looking at a range of $100 to $10,000.00 depending on model , modifications etc.
There are so many variables , You'll have to be more specific to narrow the range.
I know that's not much help. R
well, think about it, do you think someone would sell a $10000 bass at a pawn shop? I'm rather looking for an american made one though, from what I hear those are of the best quality.
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From my experience one does not "Sell" anything at a pawn shop. Infact they "Lose" ownership of their property for a meager loan.
Like I said you have to be SPECIFIC when asking a question of this nature (ie; American Made). Your question was equivalent to "How much can I buy a used car for" My response "Depending on what you want" while being tongue in cheek is still valid.
To give my opinion on your question however, I'd say you've narrowed the range down to $500.00 on the low side to $2,000 on the high side. Depending on the actual bass.
Anything further I'd suggest going and looking to see what's actually available to you.
I'm out
RI'd say any late production, as in late 80's- current, is going to run you anywhere between $500-$900 on the used market at a pawn shop. Price will depend a lot on age and condition. Tough to find an American made Precision for under $500.
Vintage stuff will be more.
Vintage stuff will be more.
Sorry, I'm very ill informed when it comes to fenders. What about one that is MIM (i don't know what that means) because on all sites the standard (cheapest) new p basses say they are MIM which I'm guessing is either Made In Malaysia or Made In Mexico
One of my local pawn shops has 2 MIM P-Basses for $150 each. One has a not accidentally damaged nut, and the other has a bunch of random holes drilled in it. Point being that $150 is way too low for a MIM P-Bass in good condition.
Don't forget that MIJ (J=Japan) basses are overall well-made and can be bought used for a reasonable price. I have a great-playing '88 MIJ P that I bought here on TB for a few hundred dollars.
Jim Carr
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Why bother with pawnshops? You can get a much better deal on Craigslist or TB, IMHO.
On which continent are you located?
On which continent are you located?
The 80's MIJs are sought after and a real find, easily better than the 70's MIA production standards. My '76 P had the bridge in the wrong place!
Davo
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