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Any idea how much this Ibanez Vintage Bass is worth???

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Old 11-06-2009, 12:49 PM   #1
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Any idea how much this Ibanez Vintage Bass is worth???

I've just been given this Ibanez Fretless Bass by an uncle with the usual "see what it's worth online to see if it's worth selling" I believe it's a 2366FLB, he purchased in Paris in the mid-70's and whilst it isn't in the best condition (missing knobs etc.), it play's fine

He reckoned it's worth £100 but when I laughed and said "I'll give you £100 right now!" he instantly realised how stupid that valuation was but tbh I haven't got a clue how much it's worth, all I know is any half decent 70's guitar is worth more than 100quid

Appreciate any help with this.....am a bit concerned about the pretty blank plate on the back, shouldn't it have more than just "made in Japan" on it??? If this's just an old repro he's DEAD
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Old 11-06-2009, 8:44 PM   #2
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Re: Any idea how much this Ibanez Vintage Bass is worth???

fretless bass nice!
well the 2388 bass, signature model (lemmy from motorhead) i think, sell for like £650 on ebay. birch/mahogany with maple necks. The 2366 is an ash with maple neck. Cant remember the factory it comes out of tho. id say you get £500 on ebay maybe maximum, depends whose looking for one. its worth more than that though id say.
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Old 11-06-2009, 8:53 PM   #3
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looks like your are right about the model. Backplate is spot on.
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Old 11-06-2009, 9:23 PM   #4
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Re: Any idea how much this Ibanez Vintage Bass is worth???

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fretless bass nice!
well the 2388 bass, signature model (lemmy from motorhead) i think, sell for like £650 on ebay. birch/mahogany with maple necks. The 2366 is an ash with maple neck. Cant remember the factory it comes out of tho. id say you get £500 on ebay maybe maximum, depends whose looking for one. its worth more than that though id say.
Thanks a lot! What was thataphex, it's only worth £100! Well I'll just have to let the owner know the good news

Funny thing is, I've actually started playing it a little since he dropped it into me and am really starting to like its sound/feel

Apreciate your help, thanks again.....eBay here I come

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looks like your are right about the model. Backplate is spot on.
Appreciate you looking this up m8. I did find this site but obviously am blind or didn't look hard enough.
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Old 12-06-2009, 2:43 PM   #5
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Re: Any idea how much this Ibanez Vintage Bass is worth???

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fretless bass nice!
well the 2388 bass, signature model (lemmy from motorhead) i think, sell for like £650 on ebay. birch/mahogany with maple necks. The 2366 is an ash with maple neck. Cant remember the factory it comes out of tho. id say you get £500 on ebay maybe maximum, depends whose looking for one. its worth more than that though id say.
Its stange how people have these expensive instruments but yet they have no idea of their value. Though i guess it does happen as my friend managed to get a beautiful gibson les paul from cash converters for about £300 i mean thts crazy as the person trading in the guitar mustve got about 200 quid in return I mean come on if they own a guitar they must know that Gibson is a big make.!!
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Old 12-06-2009, 5:16 PM   #6
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Its stange how people have these expensive instruments but yet they have no idea of their value. Though i guess it does happen as my friend managed to get a beautiful gibson les paul from cash converters for about £300 i mean thts crazy as the person trading in the guitar mustve got about 200 quid in return I mean come on if they own a guitar they must know that Gibson is a big make.!!
In my uncles defence, he only paid like £100 for it new in the 70's but you're right common sense should've told him it's got to be worth something "decent".

Gotta say, your mate is the luckiest ****** ever! I'm too jealous. My Epiphone LP Standard will do me for now ;-)
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Re: Any idea how much this Ibanez Vintage Bass is worth???

There's a couple of bass forums here & here.

May be worth enquiring on there as to value. They also have classifieds sections.

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Re: Any idea how much this Ibanez Vintage Bass is worth???

so how did your uncle get on...has it sold yet?
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Re: Any idea how much this Ibanez Vintage Bass is worth???

Im not particularly talking about this thread... but the phrase 'Vintage' gets thrown around way too much when talking about instruments.
Old doesnt always equal vintage. People usually just have old guitars fall into their lap - it may not be even close to vintage just because its from the 60's or 70's or whatever.
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Re: Any idea how much this Ibanez Vintage Bass is worth???

if you would like to know a bit more i suggest Ibanez Collectors World - Index

I used this forum when looking for parts for my old roadstar - a lot of knowledgeable people who could help you
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Old 29-07-2009, 9:18 PM   #11
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Re: Any idea how much this Ibanez Vintage Bass is worth???

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so how did your uncle get on...has it sold yet?
Only just sold it thanks. It went for.........£200!

Well I suppose it's better than nothing.

Thanks to everyone that helped with advise & links. Much appreciated!
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Only just sold it thanks. It went for.........£200!

Well I suppose it's better than nothing.

Thanks to everyone that helped with advise & links. Much appreciated!
youre welcome, been an interesting little find. quite suprised you didnt get more, however was that on ebay?

just off the record a touch, ive got my eye on this:

Rare 1989 Jajpanese Built Esp Mirage Custom Electric Guitar London South East Guitars guitar amps for sale London
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