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Vintage eye candy-'74 p bass
- Thread starter A-Step-Towards
- Start date
Yeah I have heard and experienced how hard it is to sell gear currently......I have also seen vintage prices dip , so it seemed like a decent time to buy. Its good to know I shouldnt have a problem getting my money back if I eventually sell it off.
Congrats on the new bass, now you can finally have an excuse to put that Ric back in its case.
You won't be needing it any longer
I've been snooping around in the 70's basses lately online and gotta agree, you did well.
At worst you should have no problem selling it, shipping it and still walking away with a little pocket change. That's a good deal anyway you look at it.
Personally, I think you ought-a use this as a stepping stone to venture further back into the vintage world, one decade at a time.
This would put your next move at a 64 P or J.
Take advantage of a nice refin for dirt cheap, seems like there may very well be no better time than now.
If you decide to keep it, which you should for a while at least, play the sheeeet outta it and enjoy it. She's gorgeous.
You won't be needing it any longer
I've been snooping around in the 70's basses lately online and gotta agree, you did well.
At worst you should have no problem selling it, shipping it and still walking away with a little pocket change. That's a good deal anyway you look at it.
Personally, I think you ought-a use this as a stepping stone to venture further back into the vintage world, one decade at a time.
This would put your next move at a 64 P or J.
Take advantage of a nice refin for dirt cheap, seems like there may very well be no better time than now.
If you decide to keep it, which you should for a while at least, play the sheeeet outta it and enjoy it. She's gorgeous.
Congrats on the new bass, now you can finally have an excuse to put that Ric back in its case.
You won't be needing it any longer
I've been snooping around in the 70's basses lately online and gotta agree, you did well.
At worst you should have no problem selling it, shipping it and still walking away with a little pocket change. That's a good deal anyway you look at it.
Personally, I think you ought-a use this as a stepping stone to venture further back into the vintage world, one decade at a time.
This would put your next move at a 64 P or J.
Take advantage of a nice refin for dirt cheap, seems like there may very well be no better time than now.
If you decide to keep it, which you should for a while at least, play the sheeeet outta it and enjoy it. She's gorgeous.
The ric is in its case sleeping, thats my baby. It is used for recording but not gigs. I figured i did decently , I am well versed on fender prices 80s and newer but this was my first step into the 70's. I had a refin 74 body , but it was just the body and I had a 77 neck that was thrashed but other then that I haev never owned 70s era fenders.
Just an FYI I am already scouting out 60's fenders, I wouldnt mind a refin but perfer all else original and the neck finish original on the back at least. I am a college grad in 3 months, have zero debt and some savings built up-add in a soft market and its time for me to get my stable up to 3 or 4 solid keepers. A Ric , P, J and stingray. I already have the ric, and now maybe the P
A-Step-Towards said:The ric is in its case sleeping, thats my baby. It is used for recording but not gigs. I figured i did decently , I am well versed on fender prices 80s and newer but this was my first step into the 70's. I had a refin 74 body , but it was just the body and I had a 77 neck that was thrashed but other then that I haev never owned 70s era fenders.
Just an FYI I am already scouting out 60's fenders, I wouldnt mind a refin but perfer all else original and the neck finish original on the back at least. I am a college grad in 3 months, have zero debt and some savings built up-add in a soft market and its time for me to get my stable up to 3 or 4 solid keepers. A Ric , P, J and stingray. I already have the ric, and now maybe the P
Sounds like you've got a plan, don't let anything steer you away.
You definitely will not regret getting Pre CBS or close, should the chance arise, and from what I can tell there's plenty out there. Good luck.
What an amazing bass. I firmly believe it is all about being in the right place , and the right time! Also believe that good things happen, to good people. Thanks for sharing your good fortune with us.
