Burns-bass Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, walshy said: But has put a super clear picture on and it’s easy to see and identify it’s a battery box hole that’s been repaired, People who will be able to afford this bass will do their due diligence and his pics are more than clear enough imo. Anyway I know he’s on here too and I’m sure he will be along to add to this. Looks like a canny bass for the money imo but it’s a jazz so I’m out I’m not sure this is true. I’ve seen “vintage” instruments that have been fakers sold by shops and private sellers. Yes, every buyer *should* do their due diligence, but many don’t. Some are conned by the allure of a vintage bass and don’t know what they’re doing. They just assume vintage = quality and an investments they can’t lose out on. Personally, if I were listing this I’d be forensic about it and totally honest. If you’re asking what’s top money for a “players” (I.e. messed about with) bass it’s only fair to do so. I’d also ask quite why the entire bass was stripped and pickups removed… Perhaps I expect more from people. Edited March 5, 2023 by Burns-bass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 7 hours ago, Clarky said: As a follow up, does anyone have experience of whether Andy Baxter sticks rigidly to his listed prices or are they starting points for haggling? Asking for a friend 😎 Ive bought a bass from Andy once, and there was indeed some space for negotiation. A second time I was interested to buy one, there was no negotiation possible on the price. So your "friend" could just give it a try 🤠 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 It amazes me why a seller puts a vintage precision up for sale without giving it a good clean, I spent about an hour today and the difference is day and night all DNAremoved 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Nice job Brian, what did you use to clean it so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Nice job Brian, what did you use to clean it so well I used Autosol metal polish, great stuff for stubborn stains 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, briansbrew said: I used Autosol metal polish, great stuff for stubborn stains I used that on a Double Bass once. With a big sheepskin buffer on a drill. It came up lovely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I wonder does anybody on here have a set of early Precision pickups that they are selling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, briansbrew said: I wonder does anybody on here have a set of early Precision pickups that they are selling... Ah bugger. Just sold some ‘74 pups last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, walshy said: Ah bugger. Just sold some ‘74 pups last week I think I saw them Paul but that was before I got this one... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 minute ago, briansbrew said: I think I saw them Paul but that was before I got this one... Aye just gone to Japan, crackers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, walshy said: Aye just gone to Japan, crackers Wow, strange one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 You wouldnt happen to have a white aged pickguard about you Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, briansbrew said: You wouldnt happen to have a white aged pickguard about you Paul Hmm, I know I have a white from a 66 P, I’ll have a look mate and see what I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 14 hours ago, briansbrew said: It amazes me why a seller puts a vintage precision up for sale without giving it a good clean, I spent about an hour today and the difference is day and night all DNAremoved Great job! 👍 looks much happier now 😊 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 21 hours ago, briansbrew said: I used Autosol metal polish, great stuff for stubborn stains Just tried that method. Made a right mess of my Y fronts. 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 A couple of beauties under the hammer at the Gardiner Houlgate guitar auction this morning. A lovely-looking 66P 'burst refin went for £3000, and a 63P Oly refin went for £4400. Both also subject to a +26% buyer's premium. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, wateroftyne said: A couple of beauties under the hammer at the Gardiner Houlgate guitar auction this morning. A lovely-looking 66P 'burst refin went for £3000, and a 63P Oly refin went for £4400. Both also subject to a +26% buyer's premium. How odd. I never got an email from them for that auction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, wateroftyne said: A couple of beauties under the hammer at the Gardiner Houlgate guitar auction this morning. A lovely-looking 66P 'burst refin went for £3000, and a 63P Oly refin went for £4400. Both also subject to a +26% buyer's premium. I saw those, they only seem to give basic info on their basses when I asked, and it’s a bit of a journey for me to have a proper look 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 20 minutes ago, NikNik said: How odd. I never got an email from them for that auction! It is for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowf Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 I was watching them too. The white 62P was about £5500 including fees, someone got a good deal there if it's as described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, wateroftyne said: A couple of beauties under the hammer at the Gardiner Houlgate guitar auction this morning. A lovely-looking 66P 'burst refin went for £3000, and a 63P Oly refin went for £4400. Both also subject to a +26% buyer's premium. And the strat that went with the 63 went for £20,000! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 30 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: I saw those, they only seem to give basic info on their basses when I asked, and it’s a bit of a journey for me to have a proper look For something that is in the 1000s, it is worth going there to inspect, as they are not experts. I got my 5 string ibanez semi acoustic there - handy for things that aren't valuable, other things can be a tad overpriced as a lot of people seem to forget the fees, plus now our economy is bad, there are a lot more european bidders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 The Jazz with the small cutout at the rear, discussed earlier in this thread, is now in FS forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyR Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 4 hours ago, Woodinblack said: And the strat that went with the 63 went for £20,000! The Strat was £22k, so £27720 inclusive, which is reasonable for a custom colour spaghetti logo strat with a one owner provenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, GuyR said: The Strat was £22k, so £27720 inclusive, which is reasonable for a custom colour spaghetti logo strat with a one owner provenance. It might be normal, it is a long way from reasonable I bid on both of the rics, one went too much and one went way too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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