rhrocker Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 Which basses (electric) would you guys consider to be the most "collectable"? This might include some rare models, that are very desirable, but scarce and hard to find. just makin dem wood chips hea in South Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim4003 Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 Rickenbacker 4001cs, which is the Chris Squire signature(cs)model. My Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dix Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 I'm not sure exactly how "collectable" they'd be considered at this point but I have two that I would not want to have to replace... Gibson Victory Artist Steinberger XL-2 (original all graphite version) If one of these were ever lost I'd shoot myself. If stolen... well... who do you think I'd shoot then? http://dix.stibs.cc/images/dix_blk-sm.jpg OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY http://dix.stibs.cc/images/godgunsrock-s.jpg"My uncles and forefather shouldn't have had to die in vain so you can leave the countries you were born into, come disrespect ours, and make us bend to your will. Get over it." - Ted Nugent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 You have to define "collectible" a bit better. I have a friend that has about 12 g****rs. He'll buy new special issue Fenders and Gibsons, waiting for them to appreciate in value. He plays, but investment and the idea of something special. If you want the most financially valuable, you're probably looking at old Fenders (I'm not up on the details to tell you which is which). If you want unique, there are lots of different types (I recently saw a post '65 Baldwin bass in good shape, then there's Ed Friedlands "fabulous Egmond" - the list is endless). I play a '69 Gibson EB3. Collectible, because it's very close to what Jack Bruce and Peter Cetera (Chicago) played. Financial value? Even if it was in great condition, the demand is slight. There's a GC out here with a beaten one on the wall for $995 for a year. It'll never go at that price... If you like the idea of having unique items, you can begin a long search for many interesting gems, and it won't cost you the 6000+ that some Fenders will. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57pbass Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 I think any Pre CBS Fender bass that plays well and is original is valuable. The same applies for the early Ricks, Gibsons, Guilds, Hofners, Music Mans and any early models of a popular maker. www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shex Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 BC RICH BEAST!!! http://www.bcrich.com/guitars/nj/beast_bass/beast_bass.jpg - roses on your breath but graveyards on your soul - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 Early 60s, late 70s Jazz basses 50s P-basses 60s, early 70s Gibson EBs Hofner Beatle/Cavern basses Pre-Ernie Ball Stingrays/Sabres Original Burns basses Those Vox teardrop dealies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudger-roo Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 I think that early Jaydee basses are now very collectible (the Mark Kink sig. models from around 1984 - 1987 especially) jaydee basses are all hand made - and he has only made around 4000 (all models not just Mark King!)in the last 30 years! - so they are quite rare sometime find them on Ebay - but there is also a website http://www.jaydeeguitars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natty fred Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 here's one! check this out peace, natty http://www.theunholytrinity.org/cracks_smileys/contrib/fk/butterfly.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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