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Need opinions on price

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by bmc, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. Jul 24, 2009 #1
    bmc

    bmc

    Nov 15, 2003
    Switzerland
    I have a chance to buy a mid 80's MIJ Squire jazz bass. It'll br dropped off tomorrow.

    I have seen it before. Played it before. It's in excellent shape.

    I need some opinions from the knowledgeable folk on what it's worth today. I recall reading about serial numbers starting with "JV" meaning something. I haven't seen the serial numbers to validate.

    So....any ideas on price and second, where can I validate the vinatge by serial number?

    Thanks
     
  2. Jul 24, 2009 #2
    Jim Carr

    Jim Carr Dr. Jim

    Jan 21, 2006
    Denton, TX or Kailua, HI
    fEARful Kool-Aid dispensing liberal academic card-carrying union member Musicians Local 72-147
    IMHO, you are probably talking about an instrument that has no intrinsic value-added due to it's age. I would evaluate it as I would any other used Squier, which IMHO means we are probably well below $150, depending on condition, playability, tone, case, appeal, etc.

    Lest we forget, brand new Vintage Modified Squier Jazzes are going for ~$250.
     
  3. Jul 24, 2009 #3
    Jim Carr

    Jim Carr Dr. Jim

    Jan 21, 2006
    Denton, TX or Kailua, HI
    fEARful Kool-Aid dispensing liberal academic card-carrying union member Musicians Local 72-147
    You may want to consult the stickies at the top of this forum concerning "What's this bass worth?" threads....