Would You??

[Il Capo]

...grab this bad boy if you had the duckets? Does it seem like a fair price?


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[no1likesme]

Personally I wouldn't. but I don't buy into the whole vintage thing. I would buy a new MIA fender and pocket the rest.

 

[bullshark]

I would buy a new MIA fender and pocket the rest.

+1
I can understand, to some extent, the + value of 1950/60's pre-CBS Fenders, even thought I wouldn't buy one myself, but... 1978? What would warrant paying extra for one of those?

 

[CBRStingray]

Nope.

 

[Baird6869]

+1
but... 1978? What would warrant paying extra for one of those?

Because a '78 Fender is 30 years old and getting harder to find.

To the OP.... I would buy it for $1850 but it if it truly is 100% original (the term "players bass" scares me) and comes with the original case and covers. If it is complete it is worth $1850. If it is just the bass, I would say it is worth $1500 or so.

It looks nice in any case.

 

[Il Capo]

I learned that the only thing it's missing is the OHSC. Otherwise, it's unmolested down to the covers. It's allegedly heavy, so it probably weighs between 10-12lbs.

I think 1500-1700 is a fair ballpark. The true test, of course, is whether it sounds fabulous. Some of these boat anchors KILL and some of them just don't have it.

But I agree that a prudent choice would be to grab a MIA P and save the dough. At the same time, with American P's these days, you never know what problems you'll inherit.

 

[Baird6869]

I learned that the only thing it's missing is the OHSC. Otherwise, it's unmolested down to the covers. It's allegedly heavy, so it probably weighs between 10-12lbs.

I think 1500-1700 is a fair ballpark. The true test, of course, is whether it sounds fabulous. Some of these boat anchors KILL and some of them just don't have it.

But I agree that a prudent choice would be to grab a MIA P and save the dough. At the same time, with American P's these days, you never know what problems you'll inherit.

If they say it is heavy, it could be 12+ lbs. Older Fenders can be backbreakingly heavy.

 

[bullshark]

Because a '78 Fender is 30 years old and getting harder to find.

Not what I meant, sorry if not clear enough. I meant if the bass itself had something special, like a discontinued color that's not made anymore; or maybe a neck profile that's different and desirable? Or some other thing of that nature.

 

[Baird6869]

Not what I meant, sorry if not clear enough. I meant if the bass itself had something special, like a discontinued color that's not made anymore; or maybe a neck profile that's different and desirable? Or some other thing of that nature.

Looks pretty standard. White may be a little bit more rare than black, but it isn't a special colour if it is olympic white.

 

[ibanezcollector]

70s Fenders are notoriously hit or miss as far as everything goes from finish, to fit, to electronics.

Any 70s Fender I would try before you buy, if you cant make sure they have a 100% money back refund policy..

The ones that were good, were fricking WOW, the ones that weren't well they really were average at best.

 

[Il Capo]

You know, I always wondered if people had a precise and shared sense of what goes into "one of the good ones." Is the proof in the sound and feel? Is it purely subjective?

I'm curious as to how you all would describe critically the difference between a winner and a loser in a 70s Fender P. For those of you that have been lucky enough to own a keeper, I'm all ears. And for those who have been unfortunate in grabbing a lemon, do tell...

 

[Il Capo]

You think Duck had a good one?

 

[Rattman]

It's "alright" ... Pbass sure has seen alot of hours of usage. If those frets are original, they are gonna be pretty worn. That price does not seem reasonable to me.. so: ..no.

 

[jgsbass]

I wouldn't. Not for a '78 in unseen or unplayed by me condition. If its a killer bass, no matter what brand, <2K is a good deal. But we're talking the one, and '78 just isnt a year for that kind of vibe. When '78s were new, they weren't very good.