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Is this a good deal?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Joshuadriller, Apr 23, 2012.

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  1. Apr 23, 2012 #1
    Joshuadriller

    Joshuadriller

    Apr 30, 2011
    Kansas City
    I found a 1977 American p-bass for $375. Do you guys think that's a good deal? I played it, all the electronics were fine it was very dirty and had a few dings on the body
     
  2. Apr 23, 2012 #2
    jim777

    jim777 Tarantula Lobbyist

    Aug 7, 2006
    South Jersey
    yeah, buy it right this second if you can confirm the USA /1977 bit. And I mean go - leave your house and go get it.
     
  3. Apr 23, 2012 #3
    smcd

    smcd

    Jun 28, 2009
    Boston, MA
    That's a great deal, providing it really is a '77 Pbass. Most Pbasses priced like that are Chinese copies with a 70's decal. Post photos before you buy.
     
  4. Apr 23, 2012 #4
    Joshuadriller

    Joshuadriller

    Apr 30, 2011
    Kansas City
    Yeah it's American. It's the one that's Faded yellow and has a maple fretboard
     
  5. Apr 23, 2012 #5
    Johnny Alien

    Johnny Alien

    Jan 24, 2003
    Harrisburg, PA, USA
    OH..... that one!!
     
  6. Apr 23, 2012 #6
    Joshuadriller

    Joshuadriller

    Apr 30, 2011
    Kansas City
    Is it good to go?
     
  7. Apr 23, 2012 #7
    purfektstranger

    purfektstranger

    Apr 10, 2003
    Canada
    There's an old saying...if it sounds to good to be true then it probably is. If it is a 77 then it typically sells for around around 4 to 5 times that price.
     
  8. Apr 23, 2012 #8
    slobake

    slobake resident ... something

    Aug 6, 2011
    Somewhere to the left of "Whoopie"
    Let me know if you don't want it. :D
     
  9. Apr 23, 2012 #9
    Joshuadriller

    Joshuadriller

    Apr 30, 2011
    Kansas City
    More pics on the way
     

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  10. Apr 23, 2012 #10
    Johnny Alien

    Johnny Alien

    Jan 24, 2003
    Harrisburg, PA, USA
    I was just joking a bit. I have not seen the bass you are looking at. Do you have a link?
     
  11. Apr 23, 2012 #11
    Joshuadriller

    Joshuadriller

    Apr 30, 2011
    Kansas City
    Sorry the other pics won't upload. I'll keep trying though
     

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  12. Apr 23, 2012 #12
    brndn123

    brndn123

    Sep 7, 2010
    Northern California
    At that price point, if it has a working truss rod and plays well, I would pick it up regardless of its authenticity. Then again...I haven't seen the front. Black pg?
     
  13. Apr 23, 2012 #13
    Joshuadriller

    Joshuadriller

    Apr 30, 2011
    Kansas City
    How does it look to you?
     
  14. Apr 23, 2012 #14
    Hanssen

    Hanssen

    Apr 10, 2012
    Namsos, Norway
    Your guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - CBS Era), USA
    in the Years: 1977 - 1978.

    According to the serial number.
     
  15. Apr 23, 2012 #15
    lowfreq33

    lowfreq33

    Jan 27, 2010
    Nashville
    Endorsing Artist: Genz Benz Amplification
    I'm not a Fender expert, but it looks reasonably authentic from those pics. At $350 I'd take a chance on it as long as it plays/sounds good.
     
  16. Apr 23, 2012 #16
    smcd

    smcd

    Jun 28, 2009
    Boston, MA
    The photos needed are those of the front of the bass.

    *edit - ah, ok, you're working on it. Carry on.
     
  17. Apr 23, 2012 #17
    klejst

    klejst Guest

    Oct 5, 2010
    If it is all legit, then yes it is a very good deal.
     
  18. Apr 23, 2012 #18
    spaz21387

    spaz21387

    Feb 25, 2008
    Portland oregon
    Id buy it...
     
  19. Apr 23, 2012 #19
    Bass2daMix

    Bass2daMix

    Dec 11, 2009
    WA
    Don't buy it. Just tell me where you found it so I can buy it. lol
     
  20. Apr 23, 2012 #20
    rtslinger

    rtslinger

    Nov 14, 2006
    Belleville,New Jersey USA
    Yup snatch it up fast!
     
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