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When It Rains It Pours Vintage 4001s - Price Check
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:28 am
by basse
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)?
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:43 am
by leftybass
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.
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:45 am
by atomic_punk
'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.
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:56 am
by rickaddict
Yes. Buy it!
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:02 am
by basse
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:09 am
by 86kubicki
David, I'd definitley go for the '69! If it's a Toronto area deal, let me know if you decide to pass!
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:20 am
by jnbass
nah-don't buy it.
now what was the name of the seller?
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:53 am
by bassman_bob
I'm with Jared on this one; STAY AWAY ! Please copy me on how to contact the seller...
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:56 am
by maplered
Thats an excellent price on the 69. Do it!
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:13 am
by jwr2
DO NOT BUY THAT BASS!!!!
uuuhhh ... like let me buy it instead ... heheheheh ... that would be cool and stuff ...
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:21 am
by route66guitars
It appears to have a later tailpiece on it. Has anything else been changed?
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:32 am
by wints
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!
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:41 am
by route66guitars
No 'split' and it has extra screw holes. Not a huge deal if the rest of the bass is original.
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:02 am
by leftybass
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...
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 11:20 am
by marc61
Looks sweet!
