The Dark Lord Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 Someone just down the road from me has listed the absolute standard by which all basses should be judged. Interesting to see how much this goes for - as it will be a good reflection of the current state of the market. If one of these doesn't sell for a decent price, then nothing will. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251086655221?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251086655221?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l264[/url][url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251086655221?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649"]9[/url] Quote
LukeFRC Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) except going against him is the fact that they have "upgraded" the american standard twice since that was made. why not see if he wants to sell it on here? Edited June 25, 2012 by LukeFRC Quote
BarnacleBob Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 Have been keeping an eye on US precisions on t'Bay ever since Evil Undead posted his luvverly 2011 white/maple one in the porn section. A couple of basses v similar went for 460 and 480 last week. Mint one with case candy, amp and pedal didn't even get a bid at 750. I am one of these evil people who 'watch' loads of stuff stuff just out of curiosity. BB Quote
The Dark Lord Posted June 25, 2012 Author Posted June 25, 2012 About £500 for a USA standard in a mainstream colour (black, white, sunburst) is very good shopping indeed. It's hard to sell at the moment .... but it is VERY good to buy. Quote
The Dark Lord Posted June 26, 2012 Author Posted June 26, 2012 There you go. £558 is all you need for a seat at the top table of bass playing. Quote
karlfer Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 Frightening isn't it. I may need to sell my 2004 S1 Black, black, maple soon. Simply won't let it go for less than £650, so may have to send the Mrs to swing her handbag at the docks . Quote
Muzz Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) About par for the course at the moment, really - a possibly-seven year old dinged P-Bass with a damaged case. I've bought for less (and more) and sold for a bit more, but every one I've had has been in better nick. There's good Precisions and bad ones, too, and I think people factor that in when buying sight unseen from EBay. You can get a bass of at least equal quality (does that mean 'top table'?) from Warwick for a good chunk less these days, which is even more depressing. Edited June 26, 2012 by Muzz Quote
BarnacleBob Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1340703280' post='1708210'] There's good Precisions and bad ones, too, and I think people factor that in when buying sight unseen from EBay. [/quote] And there you have it. Bought a few basses on t'Bay, dropped up to £700 untried and got away with it but oddly enough sold them all at some point and didn't lose anything - the only two basses I have kept are the two i tried extensively before i bought 'em. BB Quote
dannybuoy Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 Also it doesn't help that they are still banging out the 2011 models for £899 delivered: [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-american-standard-precision-bass-2009-black-maple/19255"]http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-american-standard-precision-bass-2009-black-maple/19255[/url] Quote
The Dark Lord Posted June 26, 2012 Author Posted June 26, 2012 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1340706562' post='1708250'] Also it doesn't help that they are still banging out the 2011 models for £899 delivered: [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-american-standard-precision-bass-2009-black-maple/19255"]http://www.gak.co.uk...ack-maple/19255[/url] [/quote] Oh no. What did you do that for? Must lie down and not use computer and credit card Must lie down and not use computer and credit card Must lie down and not use computer and credit card Must lie down and not use computer and credit card Must lie down and not use computer and credit card Quote
BarnacleBob Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1340706562' post='1708250'] Also it doesn't help that they are still banging out the 2011 models for £899 delivered: [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-american-standard-precision-bass-2009-black-maple/19255"]http://www.gak.co.uk...ack-maple/19255[/url] [/quote] That is good GuitarGuitar want £999 for these Just for TDL, but i am sure he has seen it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110904338641?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1413 - too expensive and too far away BB Quote
Nibody Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 And in similair news, I just missed out on a Epiphone Thunderbird Pro at £185 Quote
Evil Undead Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 [quote name='BarnacleBob' timestamp='1340629960' post='1707253'] Have been keeping an eye on US precisions on t'Bay ever since Evil Undead posted his luvverly 2011 white/maple one in the porn section. [/quote] Glad to have inspired someone Thanks for the compliment on my bass. Quote
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