Fender Steve Harris Blue Japan

[Ultura]

Hey,
Is the old blue fender steve harris's out of stock. I couldn't find anywhere. Is anyone tried the new white ones? White cheaper than blue(it was 1200$) why is that? Anyone have idea?

 

[Gorn]

The old one is no longer in production. Some places might still carry them. Where are you finding the prices you mention?

 

[Ultura]

At amazon
Amazon.com: Fender Steve Harris Precision Bass, Maple Neck, Olympic White with Stripe: Musical Instruments
My question is i have the blue one. In nice condition. I have to sell it unfortunately But i have no idea how much should i sell?

 

[DDXdesign]

At amazon
Amazon.com: Fender Steve Harris Precision Bass, Maple Neck, Olympic White with Stripe: Musical Instruments
My question is i have the blue one. In nice condition. I have to sell it unfortunately But i have no idea how much should i sell?

Price checks and things are restricted to supporting members here, but you can look at Reverb and Ebay to see not only what people are asking for their instruments, but you can check successfully-sold instruments and see how much they went for.

 

[JGbassman]

You might look at eBay to get an idea what the basses are going for. That's usually the first place I look when trying to get an idea what a bass is worth for resale.

 

[Ultura]

I checked the ebay and reverb but all i see the new one. used or new all white.

 

[Gorn]

Look for completed listings. They're there.

 

[JGbassman]

You might also get an idea of what a bass around the year and shape yours is selling for. Being a sig model, that can change things, and also the fact they aren't being made anymore could factor in as well.

I personally think those basses are awesome. I kick myself for not getting one before the change to the ugly white version. Someday I'll find one, just don't have the cash for one right now.

 

[Ultura]

Probably i can't see because of my country. I'll check later with dns stuff. Thanks for answers.In 10 years blue ones might be very valuable

 

[DDXdesign]

I personally think those basses are awesome. I kick myself for not getting one before the change to the ugly white version. Someday I'll find one, just don't have the cash for one right now.

Not to hijack, but I think the white one rocks! Hell, either one would be nice to have if they didn't weigh a hundred pounds.

 

[superdick2112]

I bought a white West Ham SH a year ago, but only because I couldn't find a blue one.
I would have preferred a blue, but the white is pretty nice. Heavy as hell, but sounds great.
It did require a full setup & a neck shim to get playability where it needed to be.

White = made in Mexico, blue = made in Japan
White = maple body, blue = alder.
White = boat anchor heavy, blue = just heavy
White = Fender Hi Mass bridge, blue - Badass II bridge

 

[JGbassman]

Sounds like I will bypass the white one for sure now. Not only is it butt ugly, it doesn't have the wood I prefer, hardware, and the weight is up.

Does anyone know if the necks are the same?

If they are ill just buy one of those and build my own. That way it will be done right, lol

 

[CaseyJ]

Not to hijack, but I think the white one rocks! Hell, either one would be nice to have if they didn't weigh a hundred pounds.

They are crazy heavy. What ever they do have going for them, was immediately lost the minute I picked up that led sled.

 

[JGbassman]

Sounds like the old blue ones will be the basses to have.

 

[RyanKW]

They are crazy heavy. What ever they do have going for them, was immediately lost the minute I picked up that led sled.

They sound really, really good.

 

[mpdd]

i think you can just put the steve harris neck on a lake placid blue fender p

 

[superdick2112]

They sound really, really good.

Yes. Yes they do.

 

[JGbassman]

i think you can just put the steve harris neck on a lake placid blue fender p

I'd probably go the route of a warmouth body and a tasty blue metal flake finish. I still have a couple badass bridges laying around to add

 

[superdick2112]

I'd probably go the route of a warmouth body and a tasty blue metal flake finish. I still have a couple badass bridges laying around to add

If you can stand the extra weight, have them do it in maple.
My maple-bodied white Harris is the first P I've owned (and I've owned over a dozen of 'em) that absolutely nails his tone.
I string mine with Cobalt flats - I prefer their lower tension vs. Rotosound flats, and they seem to retain their brightness longer.

 

[JGbassman]

If you can stand the extra weight, have them do it in maple.
My maple-bodied white Harris is the first P I've owned (and I've owned over a dozen of 'em) that absolutely nails his tone.
I string mine with Cobalt flats - I prefer their lower tension vs. Rotosound flats, and they seem to retain their brightness longer.

I see you are a fellow Spector lover as well, so we both know we will look the other way at weight when tone is at stake. This is interesting, I figured the maple would give it a different tone that what he runs. I'm not really looking for his sound, rather I like the feel and sound the blue P's have. I've not had the chance to play one of the white ones, as they aren't stocked at any music stores in my general area.

I just can't get past the blue hilighting on his new one. Not my cup of tea at all