For Guild bass fans with deep pockets

[Pilgrim]

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.

[Dave W]

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.

[Pilgrim]

I love the look, but not the price.  Of course, I'm cheap. But dang, that's a classic-looking bass.

[Hörnisse]

I remember when I bought one at a Pawn Shop in the early 1990's for $160. 

[Rob]

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.

[Dave W]

There was a period where they were treated like lepers.

Sheryl Crow changed that.

[Happy Face]

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.

[gearHed289]

Weren't the earlier ones thicker and semi-hollow? I don't know the history.

[Happy Face]

You are right on both counts.