john_the_bass Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) A mate of mine has a 70s Fender case, he doesn't know a lot about it, but I have found other through various lines of enquiry that it is likely to be from the late 70s as it has "Made in USA" under the Fender badge in the corner. Think it has a plastic as opposed to leather covered handle and has leather ends. The ends look like they've got a bit battered and the leather's split, but the case underneath is sound. Also only 1 of the 3 catches works and there are no keys, but the hinges alright. I did try and find out a bit more with a view to replacing some of the catches, liberating and using it myself, but I think he would like to sell it now as he's just bought a westone thunder IIIA fretless. Anyway, pics to follow - not sure what to ask for this, so sensible offers. Have seen another one in better nick for a strat end on ebay for over £300 and guessing it's not worth that in the condition that it is in, but with a couple of new latches, it should at least be secure. send me pms for more info, pete doesn't use BC, but I'm trying to get him and his westone collection on here. Edited August 20, 2007 by john_the_bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 300 QUID? Good luck with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 yeah i thought that as well - who the bloody hell would part with £326 for a fender case??? who would part with £326 for any case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Exactly. Especially one that's battered and slightly broken. If it had been owned by someone cool then I could see someone (else) paying that sort of price. Otherwise, stick a decimal point in there somewhere and I'll be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 ah jeez, i'm not looking to get him £300, but if anybody wants something that's appropriate to the age of their bass, he's got something going if that makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I get what you're saying. I've got '77/'78 Fender Jazz and I thought it might be nice to pick up a cheap hard case from around the same time. I was a bit freaked out by the reference to the other case going on ebay for £300! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 [quote name='The Funk' post='47819' date='Aug 20 2007, 05:23 PM']I get what you're saying. I've got '77/'78 Fender Jazz and I thought it might be nice to pick up a cheap hard case from around the same time. I was a bit freaked out by the reference to the other case going on ebay for £300![/quote] 60's Fender cases (especially pre '65 in good condition) do fetch that sort of money because of their rarity - but a late 70's case that's battered & only has one working catch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 the catches you can replace. hey these things happen, i thought nobody would ever have any use for a cap i got from olympus cameras, but it sparked a bidding war and some silly sod paid nearly 13 quid for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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