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How do you figure out the worth of a parts bass? Does upgrading it give it more worth, how do you determine that? Also im not talking vintage.

Dear fellow bassists, I am considering selling my 1983 Yamaha BB 3000. It is in top condition. As these do not show up that often, does anybody have some advice on what it could be worth? Thanks a lot! David

Didn’t intent to write a novel, so skip the next paragraph to get to the actual question. I’ve mostly done my own set up over the decades. One bass that I played for years had a neck that required a truss rod adjustment a couple of times a year, and I used to occasionally change string types...

I got a BTB405QM in trade for a 4-string version that I was trying to sell. No bites on the 4-string other than a trade for this fiver. The bass is in really good shape and all the hardware works. I've got some Sadowsky flats (E - G) on it and a different B-string and have been able to get...

I got this case with a 1975 P-bass, and I'm trying to figure out what it is. I have a couple other Fender bass cases (a 1966 and a mid-70s) and it's nearly identical except for 3 things: there's no Fender logo, the little leather tab on the inside compartment isn't shaped like a flower, and...

Long story short I've always wanted a gibson ripper just for that sound and tone, sadly due to finances I can't afford one. However a set of Seymour duncan ripper pick ups have come under my radar and I'm thinking of installing them in a spare bass I own. How ever this spare bass is a P/J set...

2013 Squier Affinity P-Bass all stock expected the bridge (MIM one). It will soon get a white pearl pickguard instead of the 1-ply white one who had stickers. Just head to clean it, set E-side pickup distance, give a few Allen key turns on the trussrod, put old roundwound AND VOILA. Sounds...

Seller is asking for $450.00. It is lightly used. These are the only pictures available. He is also selling a bunch of other basses but I am mainly interested in this one. Does anyone have experience with these MM basses?

I found a used one in good condition for 350 dollars shipped. Still a good amp for double bass, even though its based on a 30 plus year old model?

A few years ago I traded a Palatino EUB that I never used for a 5/8 German laminate with a 38.5" scale length. It sports a sticker saying "Made in Germany US Zone," which puts its birthday in the mid-'40s to early '50s. The joy of acquiring a cool old bass via trade quickly faded when my...

Met a guy who has this amp and was wondering what it is worth. It is a 1968 Fender Princeton Silver Face 12 Watt tube amp. Anyone got any more info / worth on this amp? thank you

Hey everyone, I'm interested in making the jump from electric bass to double bass. I've found one listed online. Unfortunately, the seller has no idea about it, and there's no information on the bass. The seller's daughter owned it, but she no longer lives in the country. They don't seem to...

Are they worth between $6-800? Do they compete within their price range?

Came across a Warwick Thumb NT w/Ebony fretboard at a pawn shop. The thing was quite beat up, it had a large notch/hole (may be 1/2 inch deep) right above one of the pick ups, its like the previous owner had a sandpaper thumb... There's also quite a large crack around the control cavity, goes...

The way Huge Saucy OD is on the Musicians Friend SDOTD for $69.99 today. I'm haveing trouble finding any bass reviews with sound clips. Anyone have any experience with this pedal? Is it worth it or should I look elsewhere? I'm looking for an organic sounding drive to add to my arsenal. I already...

I have the opportunity to get a new Fender Elite Jazz in Ocean Turquoise if I give up my Sire V7 and Yamaha BB734a. Is the Elite worth it? Background: I have another active P/J (Talman 300) that I do love, doesn't sound as clear as the BB, but still sounds great and feels amazing to play. The...

How do TB members go about research before buying or selling gear. I'd like to know if there are any resources out there I don't know about, or that may be helpful to other forum members. Ultimate goal here is to get together a list of resources to preempt the "What's my bass/pedal/whatever...

Does anyone know a "realistic" value for one of these? Most of the one's I see in TB's classified history are from the mid 60's, and the prices and condition vary drastically ($800 to $2000) The one I am considering comes from the original owner, has all original parts. It includes the original...

I'm looking at a bass on Reverb than an online seller has taken $150 off the retail price of because of a pretty gnarly ding on the back. It looks like a little blunt force customer damage. It is on the back and in the arm scoop, so I don't think it was dropped. My question is if you are buying...

I'm somewhat idly considering replacing the Gotoh GB7s in my Fender Stu Hamm Urge Bass with Hipshot HB6 3/8" Ultralite tuners but since the listed gear ratio is the same, am I likely to see the same performance after the change? I am not thrilled by the somewhat flimsy feel of the GB7s but...

Title pretty much says it all I think. I have a guy who's selling a MkI used for a bit over half the price of what I can buy a MkII new for. Is the MkII "better"? Or are there enough changes to the circuit to warrant spending the money?

First time poster looking for some help. I'm looking for a pbass. This local guy is selling this Squier for $250 but I think I can talk him down to $210-220. He says that he's upgraded the pickguard, tuners (Wilkinson), pots, knobs, and "electricals". He says the only thing not new is the bass...

I have an 09 schecter stilleto elite 5 string. I love this bass. I've upgraded the pickups to Seymour Duncan blackouts with a blackouts preamp and the sound is exactly what I've been looking for. I've been debating upgrading the bridge next, but I'm debating now. I verified with schecter that...

Hi there, I hope this is the correct branch to ask this. It's time to sell my old Kramer Stagemaster, but I'm not sure what I should ask for it. It is in excellent condition, plays great, and still in its original Kramer hard case. Any guidance appreciated. I'm in the UK if that makes any...

I have this old Dean bass sitting in a corner for ages all covered in dust and was wondering if it is actually worth something now as a 'vintage' bass. It is a 'Dean Edge DS Tropical' and I originally bought it in 1991, so it has probably been made in 1989/1990. I have never seen this model...

I have this bass guitar that was given to me as a present 12 years ago. It was new and wasn't used by anybody else before. I used it for around 4 years after which I quit playing music. I didn't sell it back then because I always start playing again one day, but eventually I didn't. The bass...

In the interest of experimentation, I am wondering whether it would be worthwhile to try an experiment driving a 'wall of speakers' consisting of four 12's and eight 10's. In order to make it work, I would need to invest about $40 or $50 in a couple more speaker cables. Is it worth it to give...

Hello everyone. How are you? Recently I'd buy some Wilkinson pickups for 5 strings Jazz Basses (I'm still waiting the shipping) and I thought on upgrading my 5 String SX with them. I don't dislike a lot the sound of the SX (Even if it's too noisy with the shielding too) but definitively it can...

I'm looking forward to buy an acoustic bass guitar but I have a question.How much loud is it?I mean can I heart it clearly when I go outside and play it? Also is it loud enough to play together with an acoustic guitar?

Nowhere near collectible any longer, but as a vintage player . . . ? 1960's Epiphone Newport Bass (Modded) | Rock N Roll Vintage My third bass was a Newport. I liked it. No mud-thud, no neck dive; but the wretched 7th fret dead spot.

Ok so the guy wants $5000.00 for this bass . Neck Plate # is ( L11510 ). He was advertising it as a 1957. I would want to see what story the neck pocket has? Still have to see it in person but it is in rough shape. Maybe offer him $2000.00 if it is the REAL THING?

I have a new Gotoh bridge for my P-bass. It has two extra screw holes at the front of the bridge. Is it worth using them or are the 5 rear screws enough? http://g-gotoh.com/international/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/303BO6-1-1.jpg

Hya, Ive come across a Rockbas Vampyre for 400 euros. Anyone own this bass and cares to share thoughts? Would you advise to pick it up? Cheers!

I have a BC RICH Warlock Bass Bronze series, i have no idea how much it is worth though as i cannot find any listings anywhere online, thanks :)

So I'm totally ok with vintage guitars that have had certain specific changes to them (refrets, refins...). Especially refins. I think, if done right, they're a really great way to get into an instrument I wouldn't be able to afford/ justify spending that amount of money on. Was hoping for a...

I'd like to have a classic bass with flats on it to add to my arsenel. I know that Fender went through a rather bad period. I have the opportunity to pick up a J-bass for about $300. It's Mexican made from the early '90's. It gives me pause.

1963 Fender Jazz Bass I'm no fender collector, what makes it worth so much? Handmade? Handwound pickups? Something particular for that year?

Hello,I want to buy a new DB.I'm outside the US and I find upton bass is good.here is a problem:I'd like to buy a standard bass for 2000 but the ship to my country is cost another 1000, is half price of the bass!!So I'm wondering is it worth 3000 to buy a UB standard bass? or I should buy the...

Considering gutting my bass and upgrading pick ups and preamp. I have an Ibby with the Bartolini BH-2 pups and Ibby active pre-amp. Sounds pretty good, modern ... but restricted. Not asking what do I replace them with but rather did you notice a big enough change in tone and presence to...

A member here mentioned that I could sell this old Fender case. I know it pretty old, but does anybody have an idea how old?