When It Rains It Pours Vintage 4001s - Price Check

basse · Post by **basse** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:28 am

It's not fair... Not only am I "sampling" a '72 JG that's probably in 7.0 condition (out of 10), I've just been offered a '69 MG in about 9.75 condition.

The '69 has a price tag of $3,500 CDN$ or $2,800 US$. But it's in PHENOMENAL shape. Is that a fair price?

Or, at the price am I better off holding out for a '68 with a horseshoe (if it ever arises)?

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:43 am

The '69 sounds very interesting given the price you've quoted...I would definitely check it out, post some pics if you can. If it is clean and all there, it's worth it IMHO.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:45 am

'69's are very rare, from what I know. haven't seen many of them. If you CAN do it, it isn't going to go DOWN in price over the years, I'll tell you that! If the pickups are intact, it's worth it, definitely. '68's have gone for $6,500 or more.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:56 am

Yes. Buy it!

basse · Post by **basse** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:02 am

Here are a couple of the photos...

It's beautiful!

86kubicki · Post by **86kubicki** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:09 am

David, I'd definitley go for the '69! If it's a Toronto area deal, let me know if you decide to pass!

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:20 am

nah-don't buy it.

now what was the name of the seller?

bassman_bob · Post by **bassman_bob** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:53 am

I'm with Jared on this one; STAY AWAY ! Please copy me on how to contact the seller...

maplered · Post by **maplered** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:56 am

Thats an excellent price on the 69. Do it!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:13 am

DO NOT BUY THAT BASS!!!!

uuuhhh ... like let me buy it instead ... heheheheh ... that would be cool and stuff ...

route66guitars · Post by **route66guitars** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:21 am

It appears to have a later tailpiece on it. Has anything else been changed?

wints · Post by **wints** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:32 am

I thought the bridge might not be original. It's hard to see if there's a split there...
David, to find a 60's Ric bass is rare, but to find one in that condition is another thing altogether. Looks like the original polishing cloth in the top pic.
My 68 is a 9.5 bass and there are probably no more than a handful left in this condition worldwide.
$2.8K is a steal....My bass is insured at $10,000, because I know it's very unlikely I'll ever find another in this condition...
Buy it...NOW!

route66guitars · Post by **route66guitars** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:41 am

No 'split' and it has extra screw holes. Not a huge deal if the rest of the bass is original.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:02 am

Yes the tailpiece is definitely a later replacement....One tuner shaft is not like the others, I'd check those out pretty good.

Anyway, look it over REAL good(I'd look at the guts too), and get back with us about what you have issues with...

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 11:20 am

Looks sweet!