Was this a good buy?...

[deff]

700 is a good deal. I love these basses. Congratulations on the score

 

[Timmy Liam]

Nice looking bass! Great price. I wouldn’t do anything about the wear, it’s part of the character.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

View attachment 3709688 Just purchased this late 70s Guild b301 online from Cream City Music in Brookfield, Wisconsin. It was only listed a couple of days ago and already had 24 people watching it and 2 bidders, so I paid the asking price because it was reasonable, in my estimation. $700 plus $50 shipping. The seller says it was set up at their shop and "ready to play on arrival" and the tuners, electronics, pickup, truss rod and everything is original and fully functional. Neck is straight with no issues and frets show "almost no wear"...Assuming that all of the above is true, did I get this instrument for a decent price? The only other b301s I can find online are going for $1,000+ but they are in slightly better cosmetic condition. Been looking around online for info but can't find a whole lot. One cool thing about this instrument is that it was built right after I was born only 45mins away from where I live now. That alone makes it valuable to me but sentimentality aside, do you think I paid what it was worth from a resale perspective? I don't plan on getting rid of it but in the future, who knows. Just trying to get an idea of its general value.View attachment 3709689View attachment 3709690

I think with a little elbow grease it will clean up fine, and you got yourself a nice piece of history, yours and the bass. Congrats.

 

[woodyng2]

My immediate reaction is to put a Nordstrand pickup in it.
Neck dive would be a concern, let us know.

The stock pickups were made by Demarzio, and sound fantastic. It’s one of the best features.

 

[somebrains]

The stock pickups were made by Demarzio, and sound fantastic. It’s one of the best features.

DiMarzio was everywhere back then, weren't they?
I'm a huge fan of Big Singles, some people like other offerings.

 

[Dynacord]

The stock pickups were made by Demarzio, and sound fantastic. It’s one of the best features.

Agree, while I love Nordstrand pickups (and other products), the stock pickup in that bass is arguably its defining characteristic factor.

 

[ajkula66]

DiMarzio was everywhere back then, weren't they?

Yes, when it comes to Guild and Kramer, starting around '77 or so.

However, the pickups found in B-30*, SB-20* and X70* sound nothing like a conventional DiMarzio from that era. They have a very unique "grind" of their own which one either loves or hates.