OMG!!!!!!!!!

[smcd]

That's the market. They were made in extremely limited numbers and for those who have the cash to be a collector they are a great find in good condition like these.

I'd like to see one that sold for that kind of money.

 

[OmnitzGarima]

I'd like to see one that sold for that kind of money.

I don't know, I think I've seen enough already.

Not my thing, I guess.

 

[Flaked Beans]

Here's another (in Nashville):

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At least they got the bridge cover correct.

Moonshine

I don't think so...

(^^pic #5 & #6 )

 

[One Drop]

These are well-documented very rare Fenders made for a short period of time in the '60s; of course they have strong collector value.

The price of this one is reasonable, nearly 100% original and the finish is intact, if you consider collector's value and ignore ordinary player considerations. I can't believe people still confuse the two. This will sell quickly if it checks out legit (from first look seems to be) in person.

 

[MiraiHikki]

I get that they are rare and worth money and all that, but God these basses are hideous. It's like going to a luthier and saying "Can you take this otherwise awesome instrument and paint my Grandma's couch fabric pattern on it?".

I dunno, I kinda like it. Besides, if you played something like that nowdays, you'd probably be considered pretty unique...

 

[smcd]

The price of this one is reasonable

I do not see that instrument selling for that price in this market.

 

[darkfinger]

I love the look of these p's. I wish I had the cash to pick one of these up...at the same time I would immediately start gigging it and promptly destroy the resale value, so it's probably better off in the hands of a collector that would never play it I guess...

 

[Diogenes]

I've appreciated the paisley Fenders since the day they hit the market. But then I'm a child of that era and still think that the very colorful Peter Max type graphics and ornate patterns are gorgeous.

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[One Drop]

I do not see that instrument selling for that price in this market.

Maybe not locally. If he were to put it up somewhere it could sell internationally I'm sure it would. With this exposure he'll definitely have a better chance, too. Sterling high dollar first rank collector's pieces like this actually seem to sell easier than cheaper vintage instruments. It's a smaller market with fewer potential buyers, but they are less affected by general economic conditions, being generally filthy rich!

 

[Beej]

I do not see that instrument selling for that price in this market.

You keep calling it an instrument, that's where you're not 100% correct. Its like referring to a 1963 Ferrari GTO as a car and complaining that you'd never pay that much for something to take you to the grocery store.

That bass ceased to be a bass years ago. Its now a collector's item and will command an appropriate price...

 

[countrybass007]

I looked in my wallet and I'm a bit short, otherwise------? Nice bass, absurd price!

 

[GregC]

I dig it. I have no opinion about the price except to say that if I had $11k to drop on a vintage Fender, I'd rather have a mid/late '50s P.