The Last Bass Outpost
Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: Pilgrim on November 17, 2017, 07:29:34 AM
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Just found this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/302531797474?ul_noapp=true
Not pristine condition, upon seeing the fingernail groove and finish cracks, but must be original finish.
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Some of these sold for that much before the 2008 recession, now they generally go for about half that. Reverb's price guide shows 1300-1700 for recent sales.
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I love the look, but not the price. Of course, I'm cheap. But dang, that's a classic-looking bass.
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I remember when I bought one at a Pawn Shop in the early 1990's for $160.
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I remember when I bought one at a Pawn Shop in the early 1990's for $160.
There was a period where they were treated like lepers.
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There was a period where they were treated like lepers.
Sheryl Crow changed that.
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It's a little confusing. But the Mark II bass sports the Guild humbucker pickups.
They sound fine and some players swear by them.
But the M-85 basses that commanded those high prices were the earlier models
Equipped with the Bisonic pickups. Awesome sounding basses.
Post 2009 the prices paid for those dropped to around $2500,but I am basing that on one auction and a fleeting offer by someone who quickly thought better of it.
As noted above, the seller will be lucky to get $1500.
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Weren't the earlier ones thicker and semi-hollow? I don't know the history.
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You are right on both counts.