keeponehandloose Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 What would the value of a 62 Precision bass be ? It may have had an early refinish, apart from that its all original. Im tempted by one which seems a good price to me but Im no expert.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 General condition? Original case included? Plays nice? Pics? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) If this will be your YOB bass, I'd be very interested in the follow up as I was born in '62 myself. The notion that this could be the iconic British bass has just been posted. Given a lottery win I'd have one and encapsulate it in resin for posterity. Edited June 11, 2018 by SpondonBassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 Thanks guys... it would be my YOB bass, thats whats tempting me, but I havent seen it up close yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyR Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 It absolutely depends on whether it has had a refinish. If the seller is suggesting it may have had one, then you can be almost completely certain it has. That reduces the value by around half for a sunburst, more if it is a custom colour. Base price for a sunburst refin without further significant issues, maybe £3.5 k private sale, £4.5 -5k from a dealer. For a custom colour, the refin value is the same, the value for an original can be £7k to well over £10, depending on the rarity of the colour, condition and, of course, whether it is any good to play!! ( often overlooked) For a 62, a slab fingerboard might nominally add £1k to an original bass, £500 to a refin. if you are buying it as original finish, get a receipt stating it is original and preferably agree an approval period of, say, a week during which you can have it examined by an expert such as Andy Baxter or Martin Petersen. If it's good to play and reasonably priced, go for it, but remember, there are always others out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 It's worth whatever a willing buyer will pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 11 hours ago, Dan Dare said: It's worth whatever a willing buyer will pay. Not quite as simple as that though is it. It’s worth whatever someone is willing to pay assuming it is what they think it is! Due diligence is key with vintage instruments! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 In a private sale, I'd suggest between £2,500 - £3,000 for a refin. If it's a slab-board, then a little more than that. From a dealer, you could be paying substantially more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) I was planning to go down this route but not confident i know an original from a Bitsa bass. take an expert with you. The price will be more like £4 - £8k for a good genuine 62. I would rather play a Bravewood or Nash than be shafted a couple of sites to check out. good luck. http://davidjpym.com/page459.html http://www.guitarhq.com/fender.html Edited June 12, 2018 by deepbass5 web address edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 With all this knowledge I feel like I know even less ...ignorance is bliss etc. Thanks evreyone for your comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) If unsure, take someone with you who knows, simple as that. Don't pass up the chance of owning a dream bass for yourself because of a lack of knowledge. You can always agree to meet at a reputable dealer, by appointment, and have it checked out together. It will be worth a small appraisal fee for the peace of mind. Ensure truss rod has spare, and most importantly, it plays nice, and you like it!! Good luck! Very rough guide Refin veneer £3-4k Refin slab £3-5k Original veneer £7k+ Original slab £9k+ Custom Colours can be anything, dependent on the colour. Guides based on sunburst finish, and excellent condition. Refin based on excellent quality nitro burst with correct shading. Edited June 13, 2018 by Rick's Fine '52 spelling error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 23 hours ago, Sibob said: Not quite as simple as that though is it. It’s worth whatever someone is willing to pay assuming it is what they think it is! Due diligence is key with vintage instruments! Si Same thing. A willing buyer will take all those factors into consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Perceived value vs actual value. Let's put them up for a Harry Hill style fight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, Dan Dare said: Same thing. A willing buyer will take all those factors into consideration. If the appropriate knowledge is there! Plenty of people with more money than sense! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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