How much would you pay for a 1983 Squier MIJ P bass?

[Stagelab]

Considering buying a 1983 Squier MIJ P bass locally. FujiGen made. SQ serial #. Sunburst finish. All original. I'd call it 'very good' condition -- a few minor dings.

For those of you who would be into a nicely built MIJ P bass, what would you pay for one of these?

There are some sold listings on reverb that range from $450-$900.

 

[TheReceder]

I'm convinced that the squier market is all about how much the player likes the way the bass likes the way it plays. I've got the equivolent of a garage sale P bass (affinity) that after doing a set up, and a few mods,I'd never sell.

If you've played it and love it... I'd start at $500. and work your way up.
https://reverb.com/price-guide/squi...or+Sunburst&decades=198&runDefaultQuery=false

 

[bholder]

me? nope, none. don't want one.

 

[Treyheartsweed]

If it's a black SQ with a good neck that doesn't need any extra work, I'd say $800 is a fair price for all parties.

$700 if it's sunburst.

 

[timlanders]

I have a few of the early '80s SQ serial # Squiers. A lot of care and attention to detail went into the manufacturing of those instruments. They are as good if not better than the US American basses of the time and more similar to the late 60s- early 70s Fenders. At least $650-$750, depending on condition, is a very doable asking price, IMHO.

 

[friskinator]

I scored one locally for $250 earlier this year. The seller obviously didn't know what they had. But yeah, $750 would be my max if it's in good shape and all original. Make sure to check the truss rod before pulling the trigger. Good luck!

 

[kevrex]

i paid $650 for a black/rosewood one with ohsc a year or two ago. great bass. the previous owner had swapped the pickup for a fender american vintage ... something. pure vintage? i forget and don't feel like going downstairs to check, but it sounds nice. he included the original, too.

but do check the truss rod. mine's backed all the way out. plays great, but if i ever need to add some relief ...

 

[scuzzy]

I scored one for under $100 for my ex-brother-in-law. It really was a top shelf precision.

 

[ghostdog93]

If I got a chance to play it and it worked well, I'd say $500-$750, give or take a few Hamiltons.

IMO, it would have to be really nice for the upper part of that price range, though.

 

[Peteyboy]

Those are nice. I had one of those back then. Wish I still did.

 

[DuluthDank]

I bought an A serial number 1984 squier j bass locally for 400 dollars a year or two ago. I might do 500 to 600 for an SQ serial number, since they seem to sell for more. I'd have to play it and check out the truss rod though.

 

[Pontiac Thrasher]

Considering buying a 1983 Squier MIJ P bass locally. FujiGen made. SQ serial #. Sunburst finish. All original. I'd call it 'very good' condition -- a few minor dings.

For those of you who would be into a nicely built MIJ P bass, what would you pay for one of these?

There are some sold listings on reverb that range from $450-$900.

You might enjoy at least trying out the Fender USA Bullet bass of that vintage, at about the same price.

: )

 

[wraub]

I got mine for almost nothing, relatively speaking. But, it's strictly a player, with a stripped finish and several mods (although none irreversible). Everyone who plays it wants to buy it.
Mt stock Squier '84 SQ Jazz Bass was even less. Right place, right time.

If it's clean, stock and straight, $500-700 is a good place to start.

 

[Groove Doctor]

Squier JV & SQ are excellent basses.

Love my JV Jazz. EMG's & TI flats.

Sold my JV P. I bought online. The 1.75" Neck was too wide for me. Tried a neck swap but the mojo was in that P neck.

 

[Mike N]

me? nope, none. don't want one.

Curious as to why?

 

[MYLOWFREQ]

$300 max

 

[groovaholic]

My first bass was a sunburst/rosewood Squier Precision, SN# SQ4####
I regret selling it, but I bought another in 2007 that I've had ever since.

What it's worth usually boils down to if you want it for an investment or for a good player?

They're equal or better than the USA Fenders of the time, and a 1983 Fender Precision will set you back $1600 or so.

The Squier won't hold value like that, but will probably play better - if I needed a P-Bass, I'd happily pay $800 (1/2 of the Fender price) for a MIJ SQ in good shape.

 

[Stagelab]

I checked out the bass. Truss rod had no room for adjustment at all in either direction. Max'd. Relief was 0.007" which is nearly flat. I prefer the recommended 0.012" for Fender basses. A washer is a temporary fix but long term it was a no go for me. I passed on the bass. Lovely finish and very few scratches for an '83 though.

 

[grrg63]

Ive sold 2 of these in the past few years for 1K+. They are great basses and being medium scale makes them very desirable.

 

[Stagelab]

Nice. The medium scales are worth more. That said, I think they're overpriced. Alas, the market speaks.