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[imrie3]

 

[RickBlair]

Nice looking bass in great condition. I'm assuming it's hollowbody? Can't think of how the volume and tone pots got installed otherwise.

I usually search ebay for completed auctions on a particular item when trying to determine the value. That way you know what things actually sell for as opposed to inflated asking prices. That bass would certainly be at the higher end of the scale.

Rick B.

 

[imrie3]

I have never seen another M 85 with this pickup setup, that is why I am asking, hoping for some input, maybe someone has one or has seen one available ? Thanks.

 

[ShoeManiac]

I played a '71 vintage Guild M-85 II a few months ago in an NYC vintage guitar shop. This one, in fact:

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According to Invalid Link Removed, the bass I posted has the stock pickups.

The pickups in your bass? The neck looks like one that's commonly found in a Guild Starfire (or it's a Darkstar). That, plus the odd bridge pickup make me think that your bass is an M-85 I, which came with a single pickup in the neck position, much like the Starfire bass's pickup. The bridge pickup was probably a mod made by the original owner who wanted a little more tonal versatility.

 

[fjadams]

Neither of those pickups are stock. It came with the Guild Humbuckers. The neck is either an original BiSonic or a Darkstar. The bridge I'm not sure of, but not what came with it new. I'd venture it has better tone than the originals. While the humbuckers are good, the BiSonic/Darkstar are in a class of their own.

 

[Dluxe]

It is a stock bass. I had a 1970 Jetstar bass with the same setup. This M85 is an older hollowbody one. The pickups are both Hagstrom. A rare one for sure. I've only seen them with one or two Bisonics before.

 

[imrie3]

They appear to be stock, no indication otherwise.

 

[ukulelelab]

Yes stock. Here is a 1970 Jetstar 2 with the same bisonic - mini humbucker pickup configuration:

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[imrie3]

Thanks Ukuleleab, for the info and taking time to post the picture of your Jetstar. Any idea of the value ? Anyone ?

 

[ukulelelab]

No probs. Actually that '70 jetstar is not mine (I found that picture on the internet). Is your M85 with a hollow or solid body?

 

[fjadams]

Hmm......

Appears I'm possibly incorrect, but I've never seen a M85 with that pickup configuration. I'm thinking its a rare one at this point.

I'd be very willing to add it to my collection.

 

[Crash 56]

I had a chance to pick one of these up in 1974, and passes, been kicking myself about it lately....

 

[Dluxe]

Here is one I picked up for $200 back in the late 1990's. Wish I had it back!

 

[imrie3]

I thought this was a solid body, but it is a chambered body ( slightly, I think ). It weighs 8 lbs 4 oz. on my digital scale, and the body is 2 3/4 inch thick. Like I said, have not seen another with this pickup configuration. Any ideas of it's value ? Thanks.

 

[imrie3]

Checked the serial number , it is a 1970. Still have no input of what this is worth. Anybody ?

 

[Bflat]

Here is my 67 Bluesbird I bought in 1970 still have it. I did all that damage to it in the 70's.
great bass......Value maybe 2k

 

[imrie3]

Thanks Bflat, that is a cool bass ! Also the first input I have had of the value of mine, I appreciate your post and time.

 

[imrie3]

Does anyone know the ohm value for the bisonic front AND rear pickup on the Guild M 85 with two bisonics ? I have toyed with the idea of changing the rear to a bisonic if I could find the right one, thanks.

 

[fjadams]

The rear pickup is a BiSonic. I wouldn't change anything on that bass. It's a rare classic.
I love Guild Basses, and I've never seen a M-85 with that pickup combination before.

 

[imrie3]

I am under the impression that the rear is a mini humbucker.