help - how much is this 5 string Fender Squier bass guitar worth? Sale?

[Anna Milburn]

Hi, I have a fender squier 5 string bass guitar to sell which belonged to my daughter years ago and was barely used.
It is just taking up room in the house and I would rather it went to someone who would appreciate it.
I have no idea how much these things are worth now, can only remember it was expensive at the time - about 15 years ago. It is in excellent condition - just needs a new string. Can anyone help with an idea of how much to sell for? I have attached a photo.

 

[lokikallas]

Forum rules require supporting membership to discuss possible value. That said, it was never expensive.

 

[Anna Milburn]

Forum rules require supporting membership to discuss possible value. That said, it was never expensive.

Thank you - it cost somewhere in the region of £350 when bought about 15 years ago

 

[Ricky Rioli]

Forum rules require supporting membership to discuss possible value. That said, it was never expensive.

What was the name of that model, please?

 

[Anna Milburn]

i have no idea! as i say it was my daughters - not sure if the numbers help on the top?

 

[Anna Milburn]

i've been informed it is an MB5 - still means nothing to me

 

[tpaul]

It's worth whatever someone will pay for it. That said, there are several Squire MB-5 basses on eBay and Reverb for $200-$250.

This model was never popular, even the Fender version can be bought pretty cheaply. That doesn't mean it's not a good bass, just that it has not appreciated in value over the years. More classic designs tend to hold their value better, this was off the beaten track for Fender.

 

[andruca]

When shopping for my first 5er back in 1993 I almost end up with one of these. Comparable to Ibanez CT (which I finally got) quality. Solid entry level line of the time.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

$200-250, assuming everything is in good, functional condition.

 

[Ricky Rioli]

Since you bought and will be selling in the UK, and now know the model name, checking the listings at Basschat will give you a better idea of what you might be able to get for it here.

 

[MMiller28]

$250 on a good day

 

[Anna Milburn]

Since you bought and will be selling in the UK, and now know the model name, checking the listings at Basschat will give you a better idea of what you might be able to get for it here.

Thank you, i'll have a look

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

Wish you were in the U.S. of A. - I would actually love to find one of these for a good secondhand deal. Our banjo player's kid is playing bass now, and wants to try a 5-string... I don't have one that I'm comfortable giving him.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Upon further review, $150 if you want to sell it quickly. List it for $200 and let them talk you down. (Adjust for UK exchange rates) The problem is that it doesn't look like a P or a J, so it loses appeal and was never a very popular bass. Meanwhile, inexpensive basses have really ramped up in quality over the past 15-20 years.

 

[bumperbass]

I don't know what it's worth, but I like the artsy headstock shot with the wavy red colors (even if the D string is wound on the wrong side).

 

[jonathanhughes]

Wind the strings correctly (with no extra bits of string sticking out past the tuners) and you'll have better luck selling it.