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[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1328825519' post='1533465'] Its about the same for a custom shop instrument. My '58 Precision Relic, when released in 2005, had a RRP of $3999, which at the time was about £3300, I'm sure no-one ever paid that much for one, even brand new though. I'm now struggling to sell it for £1400!!! Most things depreciate massively in the first 12-24 months, then stay the same. AVRI's have been around the same price for a few years now, and CS Relics have also been around the £1500 mark for a few years. Likewise Made In Japan Jazz basses or P's have been the same price for 10 years now. [/quote] Thanks for this.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1328818520' post='1533284'] I don't know what the current retail price is for one (Someone suggested £1500 earlier in the thread), but a used one, sold privately, normally go's for around £700 for a late 80's or newer issue, you do the Math! (An '82 V00 serial version will be much more of course, as people will always pay more for a very early Fullerton reissue with a couple, or even three 0's in the number!) [/quote] The current retail price is in the region of £1700. So if I understand the market correctly and used AV resissues go for £700 then a seller is expected to take a 60% hit give or take a couple of percentage points. Now I know after having done the maths. Thankyou.

Sorry to still disagree and be the lone voice here. If a basschatter, or anyone for that matter, has a mint example of an AV reissue, how much of a percentage hit are they expected to take if they wish to sell? The answer to this will perhaps help me to come in line with current thinking.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1328741072' post='1532124'] £1200 for an AVRI, to me is silly money.[/quote] Sorry to disagree here. I know values of guitars and basses is a subjective thing but £1200 is £500 less than the brand new price. If the bass is in excellent nick then I don't think £1200 is unreasonable. I would always pay £1200 for a good used AV reissue than the crazy prices that vintage basses go for. I know there is no right and definite argument to be made here as it depends on whether you are playing or collecting but surely £500 off the new price is not unreasonable.

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1328655113' post='1530883'] You think it inconceivable that someone from Keith might visit Aberdeen? [/quote] A big thankyou on this. I'll have a look at what I've got on and give you a shout.

Great posts here. You really are a knowledgable lot!

Thanks chaps!

Yep. It's active. Is there an obvious place to check for earthing issues?

My cherished SUB has started to make a horrible loud hum. I've changed leads. Tried other basses. Put it through another amp. All points to the problem being with the bass. I've changed the battery to no avail. I think that it has possibly something to do with the jack socket as when I wiggle the jack in the socket it can bring on the hum. I was wondering if anyone with a Ray/SUB/other MM bass has experienced this.

I think you should go out to the shops and play both and then you'll know which one you like the best.

I just want to say that I have three Fender USA Precisions. I never played any of them before they came into my possession. All three are superb basses. They are well made. They sound fantastic. They will last a long, long time. That's all.

I'll never part with my SUB. I just know that I would regret it. Fantastic basses.