How much is my bass worth?

[lefrash]

Its a fender aerodyne Jazz bass. I bought it off ebay in 2008 (the serial number suggests 2006-2008) and got it for £440 delivered. These seem to be really expensive these days. am I missing something? Do I have an older less desirable model? Its all stock, and it has its dings here and there - and from the pictures its absolutely filthy too! Im not planning on selling it at all, but I'm really just wondering whether this has perhaps kept its value quite well.

Any thoughts on it? Ignore the gaffa tape too.... that was a quick gig repair that has stayed!



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[lefrash]

Geeez I'm really gonna have to give this a wipe down before taking it out in public again!!

[Lozz196]

Well the ones I`ve seen sold on here have gone for between £500 and £600. I bought a new one in 2008 and it was abut £600. Now they are a lot more, £765. I think the one you have is a non-export model - correct me if I`m wrong, Aero-knowledge-people - so possibly may be worth a bit more than the regular 2nd hand prices.

[pietruszka]

Oooh, I dunno, not in that colour. I tell you what, seeing as it's you, I'll give you £50.





Dan

[mckendrick]

[quote name='pietruszka' timestamp='1351957421' post='1857296']
....not in that colour. [/quote]
Oh... I don't know, it's presentable.

[iiipopes]

Nice. Very nice.

[jackers]

Yep, that is indeed a non-export model, which IMO are much nicer as they have a proper jack socket, none of that start input rubbish

In my experience their value varies a little. I have owned and sold 2 in the last 2 years, the first I bought for 450 and sold for 500, and the other I bought for 525 and sold for 420. I would say 450-500 being a good starting point.

[Pinball]

Well it is a very pretty bass so it it plays as good as it looks you should be happy

[lefrash]

Well thank you lads! It is very nice, and it covers all my bassing needs so dont really feel the need to change it any time soon. Apart from the filthiness and gaffa tape, its in pretty good condition too. Only two chips that are noticeable.

Its quite interesting though that this seems to have held its value! If I did sell it and got atleast what I paid for it I would be gobsmacked - but thats what you all seem to be saying, so I'l beleive you! haha

Cheers for the help guys!

Fraser