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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: Barklessdog on January 28, 2008, 10:13:56 AM

Title: interesting for several reasons
Post by: Barklessdog on January 28, 2008, 10:13:56 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Used-Gibson-Thunderbird-IV-Bass_W0QQitemZ160201855063QQihZ006QQcategoryZ64402QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The Burst finish is really light on this bass and the value chart is interesting-

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Vintage Price Value For 2007 :
1963 - 1965 > $7 500 to $11 500 ( reverse body )
1964 - 1965 > $5 000 to $6 500 ( non reverse body )
1966 - 1969 > $3 000 to $4 500 ( non reverse )
1986 - 1999 > $1 200 to $1 500 ( Reissue )

I know Kevbo always said that Non Reverse & Reverses go for the same price, in the real dealer world. Opinions vary I guess.

Title: Re: interesting for several reasons
Post by: OldManC on January 28, 2008, 12:41:57 PM

Interesting finish, but any auction that seems to intentionally obscure parts of the headstock in Gibson auctions usually has a reason to be suspect.

Title: Re: interesting for several reasons
Post by: Dave W on January 28, 2008, 04:16:16 PM

Agreed, George. Gibson mahogany headstock breakage is so widely known that unless there's a "no breaks, no cracks" statement and/or clear photos, I get suspicious that the seller is hiding something.

Title: Re: interesting for several reasons
Post by: Barklessdog on January 29, 2008, 06:09:49 AM

Me pointing it out was more for the unique finish & value chart, but thanks for pointing out questionable issues.