Fender colors and resale value

[Dp1363]

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 color at least once in their lives?

 

[Killed_by_Death]

natural finish or a burst will be the best seller

IMHO, you should never buy a new instrument with resale in mind

 

[Dp1363]

natural finish or a burst will be the best seller

IMHO, you should never buy a new instrument with resale in mind

Just being realistic. GAS is a reality and mostly inevitable.

 

[Iridescentone]

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 color at least once in their lives?

I don't have any stats, but Fender fans seem to like Custom Colors at least as much as the ubiquitous sunburst.

 

[Killed_by_Death]

buy used & let the first owner take the hit on the depreciation of a new bass

 

[Mosstone]

I would imagine Sunburst would be a harder sell, as they're so common. I would think a more unusual color would catch more interest, especially a limited, custom color. But not everybody thinks like me.

Having said that, the new colors on the Fender Professionals don't really do much for me.

 

[mbell75]

Either Red or Burst with a tort pickguard. Will be able to unload it here in minutes if you decide to sell it

 

[Watchootognbout]

Doesn't everyone have to own a bass with sunburst color at least once in their lives?

No.

 

[Dp1363]

buy used & let the first owner take the hit on the depreciation of a new bass

I was considering a used Fender Deluxe model. I am only interested in the new Proffesional model due to the new neck and I can get a decent discount.

 

[Dp1363]

I would imagine Sunburst would be a harder sell, as they're so common. I would think a more unusual color would catch more interest, especially a limited, custom color. But not everybody thinks like me.

Having said that, the new colors on the Fender Professionals don't really do much for me.

Yea I agree on the new color pallet overall but the grey isn't bad.

 

[buldog5151bass]

The more popular, the larger the market, and the easier the sale. The more custom, the smaller the market. You can never go wrong with black or sunburst.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Stick with black , white, sunburst, natural , and candy apple red.

 

[backin82]

Doesn't everyone have to own a bass with sunburst color at least once in their lives?

My personal opinion: No stats to back this up, but my guess is the burst/natural colors will sell about as well as the solid paint. I, for one, will never own a sunburst guitar or bass. I think it looks horrendous and outdated. I definitely see tons of them on the market all the time. I will skip past any bass with a burst finish regardless of price, condition, brand, etc....its that big of a turnoff for me.

To each their own, though.

 

[BigBigGuy44]

I don't think certain colors will fetch a premium price but they may sell quicker than a white, burst or black bass. Charcoal Frost, Blizzard Pearl and Sunset Orange come to mind. These don't pop-up often and when they do, they seem to sell pretty quickly.

The market is saturated with white, back and burst basses. They are top sellers but if you decide to sell yours, you will have a lot of competition.

 

[InhumanResource]

They all seem to have their fans. Personally I think fiesta red is butt-nasty but a lot of people go bananas over it. Get whatever color -you- like. If you have to sell it, I'm sure someone will be out there who wants one.

Except butt-nasty fiesta red.

 

[gln1955]

You're gonna be looking at it every time you play it. Buy what makes you happy. Historically, some of the rarer colors demand a premium in vintage Fenders, but who knows what will be in demand down the road.

 

[TMARK]

I like bursts and light blues. But I'm just one guy and I won't be looking to buy you bass from you in a few months.

 

[johnson79]

I guess it all depends. Fender was blowing out the mystic blue and red a few years ago from what I assume were poor sales, but some of the rarer colors are sought after years down the road. It really is a crap shoot. I'd think black, white, or burst are "safe" colors. I'd say buy what you like.

 

[jd-ns]

Years ago I picked one up in the "blizzard pearl" color.
I hated the color, but the price was a steal so I couldn't refuse.
When I sold it, it took longer to sell and went for a lower price than I have ever experienced for any traditional color I have ever sold.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Just being realistic. GAS is a reality and mostly inevitable.

Yep. Bass instructions: Buy, Play, Sell, Repeat.