What current basses will be the next classics?

[Doctor Intrepid]

Serek

Sire

 

[Diminishedfilth]

I bought a MIM Mark Hoppus Fender for $400 about 8 years ago. Wasn’t in love with it, sold it for $300. Not in the market for another one, but when they do pop up, they’re currently asking $1000-1500. The one I had was in excellent condition, but IMO, that was not a 4-digit$ bass.

 

[Les Fret]

You post police never seem to realize. But forums exist for communication between people, NOT historical how to manuals. So the OP wanted to have a conversation about an interesting topic, not read what other people said months or years ago.

That’s why we have a new pick vs fingers topic every week. Or lined vs unlined etcetera.

 

[oldskoolskatedad]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Reverend become future classics

 

[antfarm]

Ibanez deserve a mention. View attachment 5203464 So much bass for the money. Not so much under appreciated as it is undervalued.. I vote for old Ibanez stuff!

What model is this? Great looking bass!

 

[pklima]

Serek seems a likely one. The Fender MIJ Jaguars also seem to be gaining status in certain parts of the indie scene.

From brands that haven't been mentioned, Dingwall also comes to mind. Are the prices on the earliest ones climbing yet?

 

[MegaSwing]

Seems to me that Peavey has made numerous awesome instruments that have begun to garner more attention and respect than they did when they were first introduced.

 

[Spectre Gunner]

I've felt a Kubicki Ex-Factor has been a "classic" bass for a while now, and its current asking price is over what it sold for new. ($1500 in the late '80s) That wasn't the case in the '90s as I bought a few used ones then, all for under $1k. And as far as I know, a new Ex-Factor can still be bought.., so "current".

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I strongly agree on the Kubickis. If you bought a classic Kubicki today at a fair price chances are very good that you will at least break even when you sell it and there is potential to make a profit. I bought a nice one eight years ago for $2,200 and sold it this year for $3,500 and I didn't even have to advertise it, just by word of mouth. I didn't buy it as an investment but I would consider any Kubicki in reasonable condition to be a safe bet.

And, yes you can have a new Kubicki custom made so technically an Ex-Factor is a current model, but just barely. However, a new one cost more than a vintage model. Also, I doubt that new custom Kubickis will be available much longer since remaining parts to build these are very limited. A new Kubicki is going to go through a depreciation period and will take a long time before its resale value starts to go up. Once the new ones are no longer available then resale values will likely increase.

Just my 2 cents worth of speculation.

 

[BismarckHerring]

Dingwall and Reverend were my first thoughts. These seem like the kind of quality basses that people could feel nostalgic about 30 years from now. Plus, they are not too rare or ubiquitous.

 

[brianrost]

Yay, another repeat thread.

I’m going to post another one next week

 

[Lance Bunyon]

I’m going to post another one next week

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But of course. Without repeating redundant threads, this place becomes just another archive.

 

[Rib 13]

Yay, another repeat thread.

I understand the sentiment but, every day, there are newcomers to this forum and this may be the first time for them seeing this topic especially if its a topic that hasnt cycled in awhile and the replies will be fresher. Ive seen this happen before so I cut a lot of repeat topics like this a lot of slack (except P-bass cheerleading threads )

 

[Highs&Lows]

Ken Smith Basses which in my eyes are already a classic. Ken Smith is one of the pioneers in bass building. But these basses have also really caught up with the young generation who were inspired by Hadrien Feraud and also the gospel players. I wouldnt be surprised that once Ken Smith retires there wont be any new ones build. They have a very unique voice thats always recognizeable, have been played by many bass greats and are of the highest quality, built to last. All this will also make them classics in the future.

 

[DanAdams]

My vote would be for the original one pickup Ibanez ATK.
Not much market value today, but it's a bold design that still looks classic.
Great sound, playability and readily available for under $500

 

[chadds]

A KISS axe never goes out of style.
Same with the bass.

 

[Lowbrow]

2008 Fender American Standard line, which exemplifies Fender’s re-focus on QC and consistency with very good results in the build and playability areas. Pickups not so much, but you can basically pick the sound you like from the plethora of aftermarket

 

[MultiScaleMale]

In 50 years people will still desire Fender P and J basses.

 

[boombloom]

I've been collecting Wishbasses for years. Say what you will--when Steve stops building there will be nothing like them ever again.

 

[Rib 13]

Yamaha RBX models from the late 80s til mid 00s got my vote

 

[lomo]

In 20 years anything made of wood will have value ;(