99ster Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110164242713&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...bayphotohosting[/url] Quote
The Burpster Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 You own a coulpe of older ones, is that a reasonable start price? It just seems a lot of money! It is however very pretty and looks pretty gen! Quote
warwickhunt Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Probably a cheap starting price for a genuine 61, unmolested original Fender... actually it doesn't say that does it, it says 'all original components and no evidence of desoldering'! I'm aware that at times Fender took a finished bass (ie already one colour) and over-sprayed another colour to suit shipping orders, is that was this guy means by 'white over sunburst' or is it a sly way of saying refinished? You can see some of the colour by the string mute screws and bell plate but the paintwork seems in remarkably good nick for something that left the factory that colour 46 years ago... isn't it! If it is original then a collected will have it away in a vault in no time. Good luck to the guy, it has the 'potential' to be a mortgage clearer for someone! Quote
99ster Posted August 29, 2007 Author Posted August 29, 2007 [quote name='The Burpster' post='52128' date='Aug 29 2007, 08:19 AM']You own a coulpe of older ones, is that a reasonable start price? It just seems a lot of money! It is however very pretty and looks pretty gen![/quote] I've been offered an ex-Entwistle 1960 Jazz for £15.5K recently - & that is probably one of the most desirable vintage basses there is. Certainly THE ultimate Jazz bass. So that price for a '61 (without stack knobs - & so less desirable) is pretty close to its very top price. Quote
99ster Posted August 29, 2007 Author Posted August 29, 2007 (edited) [quote name='warwickhunt' post='52188' date='Aug 29 2007, 09:56 AM']Probably a cheap starting price for a genuine 61, unmolested original Fender... actually it doesn't say that does it, it says 'all original components and no evidence of desoldering'! I'm aware that at times Fender took a finished bass (ie already one colour) and over-sprayed another colour to suit shipping orders, is that was this guy means by 'white over sunburst' or is it a sly way of saying refinished? You can see some of the colour by the string mute screws and bell plate but the paintwork seems in remarkably good nick for something that left the factory that colour 46 years ago... isn't it! If it is original then a collected will have it away in a vault in no time. Good luck to the guy, it has the 'potential' to be a mortgage clearer for someone![/quote] Yes - he's saying its OW over-sprayed on top of sunburst - this was VERY common with Fender custom colour guitars... And one of the reasons why I personally find them less desirable than sunburst as the extra layer of paint is not good for the tone. The blonde ash Jazzes are the ultimate - very thin finish with a fantastic look as well. But you're absolutely right - as an investment piece this would certainly be a good buy for someone. God only knows what a guitar like this would be worth in another 10 or 20 years... Edited August 29, 2007 by 99ster Quote
E_MaN Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 lol......more money than sense......just play the goddam thing!!!!! Quote
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