Looking at used basses is just so depressing lately...

[Spidey2112]

... uniquely strings his bass in reverse - G D A E...

 

[Andy Diamond]

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ha ha yeah - when Andy first started playing he had no idea about how to string up a bass, put them on like that and got so used to it that's how he still rolls!

EDIT: Actually I'm wrong - this is apparently the real story:
"McCluskey is right-handed, but originally learned to play bass guitar on a left-handed model. As a result, he plays with the strings "upside down" (i.e., with the lowest-pitched string on the bottom and the highest-pitched one on top), counter to normal practice."

 

[Spidey2112]

ha ha yeah - when Andy first started playing he had no idea about how to string up a bass, put them on like that and got so used to it that's how he still rolls!

110, 220... whatever it takes. Lol!

 

[pbass2]

This is a great example of the ridiculousness. Still 5 1/2 days left in this auction, plus tax and shipping on top of whatever the final sale price is. I wouldn't take this one for free.

Fender Squier Electric Jazz Bass Guitar - shopgoodwill.com

So that's "good" condition these days? We're doomed.

 

[sleddogn]

It is when someone looks at all the "new" fenders out there that look like they were dragged behind a train for a mile or two

 

[marchone]

It is when someone looks at all the "new" fenders out there that look like they were dragged behind a train for a mile or two

I once read relic'ing at Fender started with throwing painted bodies off a one-story building.

 

[sunnycal]

I got so depressed after reading this thread (at the cost of used ones) I bought a new one!

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[Greg Pruitt]

I once read relic'ing at Fender started with throwing painted bodies off a one-story building.

I watched a YouTube Andertons Music Co. walk through of the Fender facilities. They visited every section of the Fender manufacturing plant, including Custom Shop, stamping, electronics, etc. Near the relicing area, briefly, the camera panned bundles, sacks of bolts, screws, and other hardware before the crew was moved away from the obviously secret sauce of the relicing process.

 

[Didy]

Ive wanted a 72-74 telecaster for a bit now but when I first started looking they where 800 then jumped to 1k then 3k always just out of reach then when i got my trump bucks i found a pickup on reverb for 250$ and said screw it my dad has a wood shop and built my own roughly 900$ including tools bought for the job id love a legit fender but what ya gonna do

 

[Greg Pruitt]

Ive wanted a 72-74 telecaster for a bit now but when I first started looking they where 800 then jumped to 1k then 3k always just out of reach then when i got my trump bucks i found a pickup on reverb for 250$ and said screw it my dad has a wood shop and built my own roughly 900$ including tools bought for the job id love a legit fender but what ya gonna do

OK, So, you must post some photos of your creation. I for one wants to see it.

 

[Didy]

OK, So, you must post some photos of your creation. I for one wants to see it.

Ask and ye shall receive
Ash body.
Chinese nock off neck supposed to be maple
72 fender pickup

 

[Greg Pruitt]

Ask and ye shall receive
Ash body.
Chinese nock off neck supposed to be maple
72 fender pickup
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Dude! Nicely done indeed! Sting plays this style Fender bass.

 

[Jxff]

Sweet!

 

[Jim C]

I just worked the Dallas International Guitar Festival. At the booth across the "hallway" from me, identical guitars, new ones were cheaper than used ones. I didn't understand it at all.

I went there a few times in the 80's and used guitars were often 3-4 times of what a new guitar cost.
And back then, they were worth it.

 

[Greywoulf]

I went there a few times in the 80's and used guitars were often 3-4 times of what a new guitar cost.
And back then, they were worth it.

Why? ~If it's the same model, why would a used BG be better than a new one of the same type and model? Perhaps better strings are installed, but that's usually a fairly inexpensive investment...
I'm always curious when folks extol the "good old stuff" and like to know why? Sometimes, yes, it's true. ~Some old gear and stuff was definitely made sturdier (and heavier), and so for some, 'better'. But I suspect quite often it's just urban legend and sentimentality... For instance, while a vintage Mustang from the 60's might cost one helluva lot more than a modern new one, is there any real reason for this beyond rarity and sentiment?
I sorta doubt it....

 

[GreyEagle]

I'd have to look for a P Bass; born in 1951 - P Bass went on sale Oct. 1951! Should be cheap since it'd be so old, right? Yeah, fer sure...NOT!

 

[Jim C]

Why? ~If it's the same model, why would a used BG be better than a new one of the same type and model? Perhaps better strings are installed, but that's usually a fairly inexpensive investment...
I'm always curious when folks extol the "good old stuff" and like to know why? Sometimes, yes, it's true. ~Some old gear and stuff was definitely made sturdier (and heavier), and so for some, 'better'. But I suspect quite often it's just urban legend and sentimentality... For instance, while a vintage Mustang from the 60's might cost one helluva lot more than a modern new one, is there any real reason for this beyond rarity and sentiment?
I sorta doubt it....

Simple
Back in the early 80's many of the Fenders sucked as far as playability, tone, and weight.
Conversely you could buy 60's and early 70's Fenders for cheap that were much better. Who knew they would get so valuable.
During this time, the yen got very strong and Japanese buyers would pay super high prices. I saw a lot of great US vintage guitars leave the country and I'm not so sure how many ever came back.
This is all based on Arlington and Dallas guitar shows for probably 4 years with my vintage dealer friends American Guitar Center and Southworth Guitars.

 

[Roger W]

Simple
Back in the early 80's many of the Fenders sucked as far as playability, tone, and weight.
Conversely you could buy 60's and early 70's Fenders for cheap that were much better. Who knew they would get so valuable.
During this time, the yen got very strong and Japanese buyers would pay super high prices. I saw a lot of great US vintage guitars leave the country and I'm not so sure how many ever came back.

Probably most of them either came back or ended up in Russia since the Japanese economy collapsed in the 90s and has yet to get to those levels again.

 

[Greywoulf]

Simple
Back in the early 80's many of the Fenders sucked as far as playability, tone, and weight.
Conversely you could buy 60's and early 70's Fenders for cheap that were much better. Who knew they would get so valuable.
During this time, the yen got very strong and Japanese buyers would pay super high prices. I saw a lot of great US vintage guitars leave the country and I'm not so sure how many ever came back.
This is all based on Arlington and Dallas guitar shows for probably 4 years with my vintage dealer friends American Guitar Center and Southworth Guitars.

OK, understand.... -80's Fenders, ~like 70's AMF Harleys? -Some good ones, but generally a poor reputation for quality control..!

 

[Greywoulf]

Probably most of them either came back or ended up in Russia since the Japanese economy collapsed in the 90s and has yet to get to those levels again.

Seems to be plenty of vintage Fenders in Japan now! ~All one need do is check out ebay and you'll find many dozens of very expensive older Fenders, -with also expensive shipping from Japan...