You can retire off 24k? Thats not even the net margin. We have no idea what they paid for it, and how long they have had it. They are paying tax on that as long as its in stock.
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Question: Why is this bass worth $24,000?
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You can retire off 24k? Thats not even the net margin. We have no idea what they paid for it, and how long they have had it. They are paying tax on that as long as its in stock.
If the seller is asking what I think it's worth to me... I buy it.
This one has an extra zero.
That being said... I have spent quite a bit on instruments and to address the comment here about having an instrument worth so much coin...
I play my instrument more than I drive my car. It makes me money and has paid itself off many times over - I cannot say the same for my car.
If I am willing to buy a car as a toy that I can't even drive all year, and it never does anything except drain money... Why wouldn't I pay a hefty amount for an instrument that I play more, have fun with, and I regularly make money with?
It's just a different viewpoint I guess...
(And I know people will be upset that I said that bass is only worth $2400 to me... But honestly, that's being generous. )
"excellent, 100% original condition"
This thing is beat-up pretty good. I would not pay that asking price if it were in perfect, factory fresh condition.
This thing is beat-up pretty good. I would not pay that asking price if it were in perfect, factory fresh condition.
Guys...didn't you read in the description about how dark the rosewood fretboard is? That's worth like $20K alone. The rest of the bass is a steal.
All I can say is, for $24,000, there should be no shipping cost, and it shoud be delivered anywhere by a person that hands it to you.
That’s a bass for Elon Musk.
I don't think even Elon Musk would pay that much for that.
I'm saying "I" wouldn't buy it for that but please, if you're personal value indicator lights up then jump on it.
Maybe for a collector that would work, a well heeled collector that is.
For me, I buy basses to play, this is of course way beyond my budget and I could buy a great P Bass at a fraction of that asking price.
If you’re into vintage, that’s great but no one is really going to know the difference between that and a modern iteration.
It’s all in the eye of the beholder I guess, if that’s what you want, then that’s it.
For me, I buy basses to play, this is of course way beyond my budget and I could buy a great P Bass at a fraction of that asking price.
If you’re into vintage, that’s great but no one is really going to know the difference between that and a modern iteration.
It’s all in the eye of the beholder I guess, if that’s what you want, then that’s it.
It's a custom color, all original, pre-CBS Fender. That being said, the value is, of course, only what the market ends up paying.
For my money, the bass isn't worth it. Were it a '60-'61 stack-knob Jazz in a similar custom color, original state, and condition, I'd shell out the cash if I had it to burn . . . No question. The market tells me that I'd have to pay considerably more, though. I'm not a Precision guy however , although I own several. For the right buyer it might be a no-brainer.
As to the anecdotal reference to the seller, they are in business to turn a profit. What's reasonable? On the face of it, it would seem that the seller is not, but I don't know their actual overall profit margins. I'd probably be hesitant to do business with them unless I came across a very good deal for me.
TL: DR - Not with my money, it isn't.
For my money, the bass isn't worth it. Were it a '60-'61 stack-knob Jazz in a similar custom color, original state, and condition, I'd shell out the cash if I had it to burn . . . No question. The market tells me that I'd have to pay considerably more, though. I'm not a Precision guy however , although I own several. For the right buyer it might be a no-brainer.
As to the anecdotal reference to the seller, they are in business to turn a profit. What's reasonable? On the face of it, it would seem that the seller is not, but I don't know their actual overall profit margins. I'd probably be hesitant to do business with them unless I came across a very good deal for me.
TL: DR - Not with my money, it isn't.
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This is my point, and the reason for my question. What's so special about the '63 Fender P Bass in this condition that warrants asking $24,000 for it? Is there something about it? Did they not make that many? Or, is this priced for someone who has more dollars than sense, knowing other people who hate money have paid that much for a bass like this? What do these normally go for?
There are plenty of people out there for whom 24K is a rounding error on their annual entertainment budget, who couldn't care less whether the next trinket they click to buy costs 24K or $240. This is a fishing attempt to reel in one such whale. My wife once met a person who had a gig as a personal commercial artist for a global music celebrity....she got paid an annual salary to do things like "design unique logos for the napkins, towels, linens & butter stamps (yes, a butter stamp is "a thing") " at each of this celebrity's numerous homes around the world. When the boss as invited to a party at an NBA star's house, the employee was tasked with finding a suitable gift "for around 25K". This would have been the perfect one....sold 
So, how do you get to the place where you earn your money?
The bass has 75 watchers on Reverb and now "free advertising" here on TalkBass. 
It might just sell!
It might just sell!
Put on Slippers and go upstairs.
I did mention buying a car as a toy.
I have 2... I payed more for the toy.
The grocery-getter is still cheaper than some of my basses...
Not cheaper than the Mikro though.
If your car cost less than a Mikro...
Man... please don't buy a $24000 bass.
Doesn't mean that even one is a potential buyer, they could just be curious observers wondering what it's actually going to sell for.
Bastards. You’re bringing the market down in real time. I look at my vintage Jazz as a retirement asset and y’all are messing with my moneys!
I'm all for discussing unique basses, but actually getting mad because of cost is just bizarre, just move on if you're mad about it, lol. I think its a lot of money, but if you're rich, it isn't.
Rarity + condition + desirability = how bad do you want it...
They're not selling a "bass",..they're selling a "collectable".
All bets are off.
They're not selling a "bass",..they're selling a "collectable".
All bets are off.
There are MANY basses on Reverb that are priced way above what they are actually worth. People have the right to be ridiculous.
I just laugh and keep browsing for good deals.
I just laugh and keep browsing for good deals.
Agreed, that it's a collector instrument, not a player. (Assuming the 100% original assertion is accurate.) So...it's priced for a collector's budget. I'd figure there aren't that many left, in that condition.
