Paul S Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) A friend of mine wants to move on his Fender Precision. He bought it new 'in the late 90s/early 00s' (he is a bit vague) but the serial number (N7323445) tells me it is a '97-98 model. USA Standard, Sunburst with maple neck and fretboard, white plate. Weighs in at around 9.5lbs and has a relatively skinny 40mm wide neck at the nut, albeit quite deep (C shape? I am never sure). Anyway, he realised after buying it he didn't like it much, bought a USA Standard Jazz, kept this as back up and very occasional use since (plays jazz and swing, sits on a stool). It has the original non-Fender hard shell case, in which it has spent most of the ensuing [s]23[/s] 13 years in the cupboard under his stairs. (edit for maths) I wished I wanted it as I don't imagine bases come long too often in this kind of nick - barely any buckle rash, a couple of really tiny dents that hardly crease the surface, a few tony scuffs in the scratch plate and that is it. As P-basses go this is fairly lightweight and has a skinny neck - ticks a lot of my boxes. But it isn't me. Neck is a bit thick and I really am not keen on sunburst finishes. Seems to do the woody P-bass tone rather nicely. I said, by way of a trade off for borrowing it, i would take pics and advertise it on here for him but, of course, I need to put a value on it for the ad. Does anyone have an idea what one of these is worth. There is nothing particularly special about it other than its quite remarkable condition. Here are a few pics. [attachment=105844:FP1.jpg][attachment=105845:FP2.jpg][attachment=105846:FP3.jpg][attachment=105847:FP4.jpg][attachment=105848:FP5.jpg] Any advice re value would be hugely appreciated. Edited April 23, 2012 by Paul S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 The condition does look good - i don't know if thats a plus point anymore with all the relic stuff that goes on. It has a hard case. I'd say he could be looking at about £650-£700 in todays market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I'd say £700/750. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 That was quick! Thanks chaps. I guess I stick it on for £750 and see if anyone is interested at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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