bartelby Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) ... for a reason https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Squier-Precision-Bass-1982-84-Japanese-Vintage-JV-Series-VBC/113853602189?hash=item1a8234198d:g:amcAAOSwmcNdVEW2 Edited August 15, 2019 by bartelby 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I need a tetanus shot just looking at it. Bet the neck is shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Looks like it's been somewhere very damp for a very long time! if not actually underwater! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Watching, with somewhat queasy morbid curiosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I want to rescue it! But look at the bow in the neck...still, it’s fairly near me so if it doesn’t go silly I will have a punt 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 55 minutes ago, ash said: I want to rescue it! But look at the bow in the neck...still, it’s fairly near me so if it doesn’t go silly I will have a punt 😉 I reckon this one is beyond rescue, imagine the state of the truss rod 😬 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Even if the Truss was ok... that degree of mould staining... 🤢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 It’s a shame isn’t it? It looks diseased. The genuine road-worn look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Difficult to tell 100% with all the dirt etc but it looks like the truss rod is accessed at both ends of the neck! If that's true then it's firewood (if it's not already). Another neck on a battered split body. Bridge and tuners might be salvageable but that's about it. The neck plate isn't like the one on mine. This looks like it's cheaply plated where mine looks a solid plate. It looks a bit odd all round really. Wrong pups, if indeed they are pups and not noggins of charred wood! It's only a mile or so from me so I might ask to go and see it, just to see if it's that bad in the flesh. 😂😂😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 He might have more luck getting a good price if he moved it to the archery section. If the tuners turn OK after a bit of TLC & lubrication they might be worth a few quid to someone who needs some for a playable relic bass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 His optimistic "these go for a grand in good condition" quote! This pile of rust used to be a series one E type Jag bonnet, in good condition this would be worth over £10.000 ! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleat Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 " In good condition these are worth nearly £1000!.... and in this condition if it was a Fender Custom Shop , it would be worth over £3500 ! " 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 He will pack if you arrange the courier... Postage and packaging Item location: Darwen, United Kingdom Postage to: Will arrange for collection only (no delivery). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 30 minutes ago, headofire said: Currently highest bidder... 🤣 I have offered him a swap for a rusty E Type Jag bonnet but he hasn't got back to as yet I hope you win it and can return it to a playable condition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, headofire said: Haha that’s awesome! The necks always go bowed on JVs but you can sort them.. eventually. Super tempted to save this fella.. anyone fancy sending it to me it’s collection only.. I don't think it will be much bother for me to pick it up for you and stick it in the post if you win. I'd check with the buyer he will accept PayPal etc with personal collection though. Send me a PM if you are interested. 😀 I've got plenty of packaging and rubble bags if needed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 It went for £360! I bowed out at £88. They are great basses but in that condition? I do wish good luck to the buyer but I think that’s a bidding war that got a bit over enthusiastic given the state of the item! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Ridiculous price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 £360 😲😲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 That's insane, neck is dead, body has a massive split in it. And I feel bad putting £200 into a Yammy with a bowed neck lol Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 12 hours ago, ash said: It went for £360! I bowed out at £88. They are great basses but in that condition? I do wish good luck to the buyer but I think that’s a bidding war that got a bit over enthusiastic given the state of the item! Bloddy 'ell - it's a basket case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 14 hours ago, ash said: It went for £360! I bowed out at £88. They are great basses but in that condition? I do wish good luck to the buyer but I think that’s a bidding war that got a bit over enthusiastic given the state of the item! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxlin Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 According to this, I almost gave away my almost spotless Squier P-bass last year for £140! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Just now, Baxlin said: According to this, I almost gave away my almost spotless Squier P-bass last year for £140! Was it a JV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 My first JV - a Jazz which I bought used in 1986 - was £95 and mint and I still own it. I briefly borrowed my second in 1991 and then bought it for £225 a year or so later as I loved it so much. That was a Precision. Both fantastic instruments that I did let go of for a time - either lent out or sold - but regretted and bought back. I’ve had many JVs and sold them on but not these two as I’ve learned the error of my ways at last! I am still looking for a maple neck Precision in black however. This person should have saved another few hundred quid and bought one from Basschat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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