Used 1997 Fender J-bass. $899. Buy or not?

i'm no expert, but that seems a bit high for a '97.

 

offer $650

 

$900 seems a bit steep to me.
I mean for $1200 you can order a new AVI from GC.
For $1000 Sam Ash has a new Lakland Duck Dunn hanging on the wall.

 

I picked up a used 60's Classic Jazz about a month ago with no regrets. I didn't want an S-1 switch either. Although it's MIM, the build quality is A-1, and the sound and playability are top-notch. If you have a chance, try one, you may be pleasantly surprised!

 

That's too high.

Check ebay for what MIA Jazz Basses have gone for.

You can get a nice MIA Jazz here for around $600-700.

 

I'd say that's a pretty steep price for a 97 as well.

I'd think somthing closer to $600-$650 is more in line with what you should expect to pay. Maybe $700 if it's suprer clean with the original hardshell case.

 

Yea ... there is no excuse to sell a standard jazz bass (i'm assuming MIA) for that much.... unless it bakes cookies.. I mean hell, who doesn't like cookies?!

 

If it's an " American Vintage Series 62 Re issue" then that's not a terrible price. If it's a regular "American Standard" then it's overpriced.

 

$600 - $700 says me.

 

In my opinion unless it is like the day it was made that is a little steep. What is the color, a nice sunburst can bring a hair more or a natural or tint over ash body will bring a little more, does it have the original case, tools and case candy?

 

they're selling a new old stock ('06) sunburst jazz at my local sam ash for $799.

 

Which MIA is it?

Is it an American Standard, or an American Vintage Series?

This will make a fairly big difference in price.


AVS= O.K. price.
American Standard= too much.

 

why not just get a new Highway One Jazz? I think they're $850-800 new and you can usually knock off about $200 or so

 

There's nothing special about the '97s. I wouldn't pay more than $600 for it of it's in good condition.

 

Is it 4 or 5 string - the 5 string version would be worth slightly more.

 

I would go for a new Hwy1, or just don't use the S1 switch on a new one. You can even spend a few bucks on a regular volume knob, remove the S1 knob, put the new one and you'll never have to worry about the S1 switching. Or again, get a Hwy1 and save $100 (they go for $800 at MF, less at GC if you haggle)

You could easily get a brand new American Std. Jazz for less than $100 more than that with some creative haggling at GC. Not a good deal for the '97 IMO.

 

I have a 1997 J and a 1997 P. Both are great basses, but not worth $900. $700 maybe.

Great instruments but yours is overpriced IMO (without knowing much about it).

 

This bass should have the pre-noiseless pickups, as my 1998 american deluxe has....if it's in good shape, it's a fair price. Is it active or passive? I ASSUME it's an American Jazz...if not, forget it. Have you looked at the '75 Jazz American Re-issue? Check the price, and try to play one.