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I have 3 alpha pots with unknown values. Can I use a multi meter to determine the value of these pots?

to all of you bass experts out there , what would you say the value of this bass is? it appears to be a German made Nobby Meidel Reissue. produced: 2008-04-01 Description: Nobby Meidel Sign., 4-string Natural Satin finish Wenge neck Gold hardware Made in Germany

So, aside from someone being a multi-millionaire with a secure private vault in the basement of their mansion, how do people store their high-value instruments, like say, a pristine 1961 Fender Jazz Bass? Keeping in mind that they might not want to gig with it, but still be able to play it...

Hi, I've been playing a Spector Rebop for about 6 months and at 5"7 I'm struggling to cope with the 35" scale and was looking to downsize the neck a little without losing too much growl to my tone. I've settled on a jazz bass and was wondering if any of you could help me out with some...

I have researched the wiring on this, but I wan't to confirm with the experts that I have got this right (which I probably haven't ;) ) I'm afraid the drawing is in my usual crappy open office style, for which I apologize (I always end up doing these at home and open office is all I have on...

Hi, I'm going to swap out the stock electronics in Yamaha TRBX-505 with an Aguilar preamp. Aguilar manual says `use the pots suggested by pickups' manufacturer'. Actually I was going to keep those pots, but it seems like the stock volume and blend pots are wired directly to the stock preamp...

The volumes are 250k, as it's printed on the back. But the ones for the pre amp controls don't have any value marking. I need to replace them with a stacked pot but don't know which value to buy. I don't want to damage anything in the process! The controls are treble boost and bass boost (no...

Squier Vintage Modified 70s in natural. Dimarzio Ultra Jazz Pickups installed Completely new pots installed on a brand new control plate. American style Stock black pickguard changed for a white one. Just curious as to what the value may be of this bass? These squiers are about 320-349 new...

I own both, love both and both sound phenomenal while recording or live situations. But of course, very different animals. So considering both, who do you think will come in first place in 5, 10, 20 years as far as value and rarity? Why? They both seem to be holding value pretty well lately...

M.I.J. Fender Jazz 4 string worth $432? decent shape no major dings or scratches. all frets playable, action o.k. whats your take?

I was offered an Epiphone Rock Bass from the 80's with a hard case, a stand, and a Line 6 amp for 350$. The seller said the bass was just fine tuned and set up. Is this a good deal?

I was thinking of purchasing a new Fender Professional model jazz bass. Was wondering about resale value on colors. I like the modern look of the sonic grey but, will a color like that be harder to sell down the road vs. the timeless sunburst? Doesn't everyone have to own a bass with sunburst...

I'll take some pics later. Curious what an off the cuff value is, frets are good, electronics are 100% No dings, and I waxed it even tho I haven't touched it since 99. It's in the range of the 1st 100 made. I'm just in the fence about playing again. I don't have an amp anymore, but I remember...

Also, should both volumes and tone pot all be the same rating? This guy is running 1 mg ohm pots with his, and it sound really, really good to my ears.

Hello Everyone, I had an account in the past but I can't remember what the login is. Anyways I've been playing bass for 10 years and it's now time for an investment. I'm a fan of passive basses (excluding wals of course) and want to invest in a 70's, even 60's instrument if the price is...

I'm having my living room painted. Seeing all the instruments I have around my house, the painter asked if I could check out a violin he has and see what it's worth. He brought it over this morning. It's beautiful. And it's in awesome condition, at least from my uneducated eye. The font is a...

Hi there TalkBass, I've got a Squier jazz bass that I bought for $140 at a pawn shop. Since it's purchase, I've put Seymour Duncan antiquity ii pickups in, and a fretless maple/ebony neck in. That together costed me about $500. It's been in perfect condition since, and makes a really sweet Jaco...

Everyone knows a pre-CBS Fender bass guitar is worth more in original condition than if it's been refinished or restored to look like new. Anyone wonder why the value of classic automobiles doesn't work the same way? Watching the Barrett-Jackson live auction right now and that just crossed my...

Is it just me, or does it seem like Lulls take a pretty big hit when it comes to resale value. If you agree that's the case, why do you think that is? Is it because people don't often get the opportunity to try them out? I think my Lull M4V is about as good as a jazz gets (if you like that...

As we all know, the bass player tends to be "the guy in the back", and we're sometimes considered low-value, easily replaced by a MIDI box or the dreaded keyboard left hand. How do you make yourself more valuable as a band member? Here are some of the things I do: Prepare lead sheets for the...

Hello, I ask you for help in evaluating cost of this bass guitar, it has a lot of sentimental value, but, truthfully, I would not know what monetary value to give for a possible sale, it is a MAISON of the mid 80s, PROFESSIONAL series, I'm finishing restoring, I only have to put the strings and...

I may have the opportunity to buy a bass and/or guitar to use for a few years while I get my workshop back in order and start building again. I can probably buy something in the $2-3,000 range - there are some REALLY nice instruments in that range. I'd use it and then sell it once I had built up...

Hey guys someone is offering me this bass as a trade for a bass I have listed on Craigslist. I can't seem to find another one like it to get an idea as to it's value. I can't find any of the "Custom" Les Paul basses that have sold in the past. There are a few standards that seem to sell...

Looking for a classically styled 5 string. I am looking for best bang for buck under $700, and I am more than happy to buy used. This will primarily be used when I fill-in or record for harder rock bands that like to downtune to C#. It would be nice if it could still hang with some occasional...

Back in 1992 I bought myself a brand new Streamer II, 4-string with the intention to play more bass guitar than regular guitar. It turned out to be an unfare battle which was won by the sixstrings. I allways kept the Streamer however, dispite the fact that I close to never used it. As a result I...

Does anyone know about the range of which a Peavey Cirrus (5 string, made in murica) might be selling for now days? I'm struggling to gauge a value on this. Has anyone sold one recently that would know?

I am planning to squeeze a basslines stc-2c-bo preamp into my MM2 which is equipped with an MEC pickup (Warwick FNA). The preamp does not come wired to a volume pot. The OLP currently has 250k CTS pots, but I plan on taking that whole circuit out to put it in another P style bass, so I am...

I have a small dilemma. This is my old Fender Jazz Bass. I loved the aesthetics, playability and sound was okay. I sold it to get a US Precision bass. I regretted selling as soon as it left my home. The finish and black pickguard, along with the rosewood board were all beautiful to me. I sold...

To make a long story somewhat shorter... Estate sale. The gentleman who passed away was a professional musician back in the 70s, stopped gigging in the 80s but retained his passion for the instrument and kept on adding stuff to his collection until fairly recently. I'm already getting an amp...

‘OldChella’ Tickets Now Being Sold for Less Than Half of Face Value October 6, 2016 It was a long strange trip for Grateful Dead fans during the summer of 2015, when ticket prices for the band’s reunion shows soared into the tens of thousands on the secondary market—before plunging below $20...

To all Fender experts out there.... What would be the street value for a Fender Precision 1976, and up to 1978, in excellent condition? I am leaning towards vintage basses these days, and, although some would not consider them 'vintage', they still appeal to me. Anything I should be aware of...

Looking for anyone who has info on the prices of recently sold Pre-Ernie Ball Fretless Stingrays. I did some searching and most of the info I found was too old. I have a '79, rosewood board, natural finish that I wanted to assign some agreed value for insurance reasons. It has a BO1 serial...

Just got a PJ bass, the surf green model for Musicians friend. It has a Precision body. I would like to keep it cased around the house, I will not be traveling except maybe in the back of my car. What's the best value in a case, I see Fender branded Pro Series can be had for around $100-120 on...

There have been several threads here on TB about using threaded inserts in the neck cavity holes to provide a way for the neck bolts to attach the body of an instrument in a way that provides better coupling; creates less damage to the wood when the neck is attached/reattached frequently (e.g...

0.047uF? I don't know how to read the markings. The attached pots are 250k CTS. I'm putting together a parts bass to give to a friend, and thought I'd use this "harness" I picked up off TB some time ago. Thanks.

So I believe I asked this question before based on some physical parameters and got some thoughts on it. In that case it was an Ibanez SR4000 that I got. I returned it because while it was a nice bass, it just didn't work for me. Because I bought from a local store my only choice was store...

Hi folks I'm thinning out some of my basses and I'm really struggling finding what these are going for these days? It's in, without overstating, as new mint condition. Can't find anything similar on eBay or reverb. Anyone have any rough ideas?

So I saw this upright marked down from $1,600.00 to $1,000.00. I know nothing about upright basses. Is anyone able to identify this bass and provide an approximate value? Sorry about the quality of the pictures, I just had an older iPhone. Thanks in advance for any insight.

First let me state that this thread is not intended to praise or bash anyone's choice of instruments. I love all makes and models of basses. From the lowly Squier Bronco to the mighty Alembic and everything in between. My question pertains only to the logic of resale value . I hear all the time...

It's a Warwick Thumb BO 5 string. It's a very nice instrument with a unique sound. I just want to try something different. I'm just not exactly sure what I should be asking for as far as cash or trades. The bass isn't mint. The headstock has some small dings, and there is light scratching on...