Tempting J-bass

Started by Denis, December 17, 2012, 06:09:01 AM

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Denis

Why did Salvador Dali cross the road?
Clocks.

nofi

those look like 'violence' chips. the kind that happen when something is dropped. no worry though, it's a fender and the price is certainly right.
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dadagoboi

All the MIM jazz necks I've played are great, I have one on my personal NR.  Santa says, "Go for it, Denis!" 

Pilgrim

IMO it's overpriced at $380, especially with the chips, which to me are at least a $100 deduct.  I'd probably be compelled to refin it to get rid of the chips.  But if the chips don't bug you and you love the color, try to get it for closer to $300.

Green Jazz basses aren't that easy to find on Ebay, but they do show up.
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patman

Hard to say how they chipped the paint, but the paint on those things (Mexi Fenders) is really tough...I would probably pass on something that's been beat that hard. I would think twice, though if it had a really sweet neck...

Denis

Quote from: Pilgrim on December 17, 2012, 11:47:29 AM
IMO it's overpriced at $380, especially with the chips, which to me are at least a $100 deduct.  I'd probably be compelled to refin it to get rid of the chips.  But if the chips don't bug you and you love the color, try to get it for closer to $300.
Green Jazz basses aren't that easy to find on Ebay, but they do show up.

I think it's overpriced too. On Craigslist I've seen MIM J and P basses for as little as $150, though that's not common. Usually around here they run from $200 to $350 or so. It's the color on this one I find spectacular. I've seen the darker metallic green a few times but never this lighter shade.
Why did Salvador Dali cross the road?
Clocks.

Pilgrim

Quote from: Denis on December 17, 2012, 01:41:53 PM
I think it's overpriced too. On Craigslist I've seen MIM J and P basses for as little as $150, though that's not common. Usually around here they run from $200 to $350 or so. It's the color on this one I find spectacular. I've seen the darker metallic green a few times but never this lighter shade.

Well, if it really moves yer fancy, it's only a few bucks.  It IS an unusual color.

I bought my MIM J because I was specifically looking for Midnight Blue, but it took six months of watching Ebay before I could find one under $250, and that was 3-4 years ago.
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Dave W

Quote from: Pilgrim on December 17, 2012, 04:09:26 PM
Well, if it really moves yer fancy, it's only a few bucks.  It IS an unusual color.

I bought my MIM J because I was specifically looking for Midnight Blue, but it took six months of watching Ebay before I could find one under $250, and that was 3-4 years ago.

You sure it's midnight blue?  ;D

Quote from: Denis on December 17, 2012, 01:41:53 PM
I think it's overpriced too. On Craigslist I've seen MIM J and P basses for as little as $150, though that's not common. Usually around here they run from $200 to $350 or so. It's the color on this one I find spectacular. I've seen the darker metallic green a few times but never this lighter shade.

The color is the only reason to pay this much and the seller knows that. Still, it's CL. Negotiate.

Hörnisse

The Sage Green basses (which this one is) are fairly rare.  Also the Agave Blue ones seem to be collectible.