Value of MIM Jazz Basses

I'd say a fair price is $350: $400 being high and $300 being low. MIM from the late 90's early 00's were a good batch. I play a 2001 MIM Jazz that is great. I got it in a trade for a Stingray copy worth $ 325.

 

Did anyone get the license number of the 18-wheeler that ran it over?



I'd say it's worth 5% of the value for a non-run over one. And I don't think I am allowed to tell prices to a non-supporting member - I dunnow.

If that wuz duct tape instead of electrical tape, it might be worth more though.

 

100-125 tops..If it plays ok and sounds ok- Yikers, shes not a real pretty one-but some screws to replace the tape, some knobs and a little elbow grease. Its a BASS!

 

What? The bass pictured is in rough shape. Additionally, it's a "Black Label" Squier series which brings the value down. I think it's worth $100-150 max.

 

anyone else notice its missing the e string tuner bushing? Id pay 150 max for that bass. I snagged a 97 mim fretless for $250 with a hard shell case. it looks brand new.

 

It's in rough shape, however I dig the ware look of it, but it would bring the value down. If you are just looking for a beginners bass if it works it would be a good beginner bass. Is it a person selling it locally?

 

Id say the pickguard is original. but its been spraypainted flat black you can tell because under where the knobs would be the spraypaint is chipping off... Id say wait alittle little longer and a better one will pop up. This is the bass I scored for 250 with a case. I added the pickguard later by the way...
IMAG0816 by spaz21387, on Flickr

 

I don't think any appraisal book can get that low. It's just wrong on so many levels for either a starter's or a finisher's bass.

It's been driven hard and put away wet a few dozen times too many. Turn around 180º and [DEL]walk[/DEL] [DEL]trot[/DEL] [DEL]jog[/DEL] run away from it

 

Hey, is that pickguard one piece? Never seen one like that on a jazz before, cool.

 

$150 would be a stretch- the tuner without the bushing screams abused

 

It's beat. ..and missing the E ferrule. $150 Max.

 

The question is would it be a perfect match for your skinny jeans and Peavey/Crate/Behringer combo? Might need a few more boogers on it!!!

 

I didn't get a good look at the bass from my phone. After revaluation, I'd say $150. It could use some love and work. Mostly work.

 

I bought a MIM jazz bass for $200 no case from a pawn shop. I had a bunch of dings but played and sounded good. It was banged up in a good rock and roll pawn shop bass kind of way!
I would try to be patient for a good deal. There are many to be had right now.
Have fun!

 

Well, that's one awesome-looking bass! I'm sure it plays just as good as it looks! MIM Jazzes all the way. I've got one (which I paid $600 for new) and I have no intention of getting rid of it anytime soon. Plus is my first bass, and I intend to keep it for as long as I can. I had some playability issues with it, but as soon as I changed the strings, problem was solved.

As for the OP's Jazz option... I've seen pawn shop basses in better condition. Some people seem not to care one bit about their stuff! I'd pay no more than $200, and that's pushing it. Again, I've seen some $100 pawn shop basses that look way better... as for tone and playability, prolly the MIM is a safer bet.