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Need help.Any idea about a 1968 Fender?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Tronictq, Sep 23, 2001.

  1. Sep 23, 2001 #1
    Tronictq

    Tronictq Guest

    Jan 23, 2001
    Approx how much would a 1968 Fender P bass cost? Is 1000 $ a good price to pay for one?
    Thx

    -T
     
  2. Sep 23, 2001 #2
    Brad Johnson

    Brad Johnson Inactive

    Mar 8, 2000
    Gaithersburg, Md
    DR Strings
    I don't know. For some reason later P's don't seem to be as valuable as J's. I have a 68 J.
     
  3. Sep 24, 2001 #3
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    It would also greatly depend on the condition of the bass, and more importantly, if it is original or has it been modified.
     
  4. Sep 24, 2001 #4
    Tronictq

    Tronictq Guest

    Jan 23, 2001
    Well...... it's been modified...... a jazz bass pickup has been added...... and all the frets have been pulled out....... but a nice job was done to it.....and itsounds beautiful...... soo approx...... is 1000 agood price to pay??


    -T
     
  5. Sep 24, 2001 #5
    rickbass

    rickbass Guest

    Nov 9, 2000
    The land of chicken fried funk
    If you're looking for an expressive instrument, your description of the sound gives you the easy answer.

    If you're looking for a good investment, forget it, (IMO, George Gruhn's, and that of experts like him). Once irreversible mods are made and original parts are gone, the vintage value goes down the dumper.
    But many "real" bassists will always give you a grand for a "beautiful" sounding instrument.
     
  6. Sep 24, 2001 #6
    Brad Johnson

    Brad Johnson Inactive

    Mar 8, 2000
    Gaithersburg, Md
    DR Strings
    True. That J pickup hurts investment-wise... but if it sounds great, cool.