Valuing an Overwater bass?

imalrightjack

Hi all,

I just took this wonderful bass in trade but I’m a little unsure on value. I might keep it but curious to know what it’s worth, as trading or selling to buy a lesser model might make more sense, as I don’t often play bass. 

It’s the equivalent of a Classic J4 from mid-2000, immaculate with original Hiscox/Overwater case, but with Fender CS Classic 60s pickups and a John East J-Retro 01 Deluxe pre-amp system. 

It was made for Mark Hodgson and was apparently used on sessions with Amy Winehouse, etc.

Any ideas welcome. 

Thanks!

Rowby1

I don’t know about value but the bass player in one of my bands has a sea foam green version of the same bass (not sure on the spec of the electrics on his though) and it sounds fabulous! 

Edit: his is a five string.

So, not a helpful post from me, sorry OP

imalrightjack

Rowby1 said:

I don’t know about value but the bass player in one of my bands has a sea foam green version of the same bass (not sure on the spec of the electrics on his though) and it sounds fabulous! 

Edit: his is a five string.

So, not a helpful post from me, sorry OP

@Rowby1 This is a beast - I just don't think I can justify keeping it!

Bridgehouse

The problem with Overwater is (like most custom builders) - they can be expensive to commission from new but lose a lot of value on the used market. 

I've seen similar spec J's go on Basschat for £1000 - £2000 and it will totally depend on whether someone is looking for one. The CS 60's pickups are great, and the John East J-Retro is one of the best preamps out there (IMHO). I'd start at the higher end of this range and work from there.

imalrightjack

Bridgehouse said:

The problem with Overwater is (like most custom builders) - they can be expensive to commission from new but lose a lot of value on the used market. 

I've seen similar spec J's go on Basschat for £1000 - £2000 and it will totally depend on whether someone is looking for one. The CS 60's pickups are great, and the John East J-Retro is one of the best preamps out there (IMHO). I'd start at the higher end of this range and work from there.

Thanks, @Bridgehouse ;

ICBM

Not my thing unfortunately, but it's so nice to see a modern but quite retro-looking instrument that isn't another 'relic'.

I would agree with Bridgehouse - it's difficult to be more accurate.

Bridgehouse

Have you tried listing on Basschat as well? Most of the likely purchasers will reside there…

imalrightjack

Bridgehouse said:

Have you tried listing on Basschat as well? Most of the likely purchasers will reside there…

Thanks, @Bridgehouse Listed at £2k. We shall see! Thanks again. 

Bridgehouse

imalrightjack said:

Bridgehouse said:

Have you tried listing on Basschat as well? Most of the likely purchasers will reside there…

Thanks, @Bridgehouse Listed at £2k. We shall see! Thanks again. 

GLWTS!

imalrightjack

Cheers!