Value of the good ole' BT6

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by MattDenney

Hi all, its been a while..

I am just writing to find out some information on the value of late 80's BT6 basses.

I am in particular looking at BT6's in the UK. I know of one, 1988, quite deep wear around the pickups, bridge finish slightly pitted, finish wearing on machine heads, could do with small maintenance etc.. yeah, well worn in places you expect, pretty much sums it up.

If anyone has a rough ballpark, just for my reference, I'd very much appreciate it!

Many thanks!
Matt

Rule of thumb I like to go by is also to consider the restoration cost to get it as good as new. Then, deduct for what isn't as new as can be. We always claim that we make them now as least as good as before if not better. Further aging of the woods after being built and put together as it relates to sound maturity and Mojo are two things we cannot put into a new instrument.

So, new cost today (from our website) less the restoration costs which we can only quote with the bass in hand plus the Mojo and maturity equals the value.. I think!

Restorations can easily run up to and over $2k. Just be thankful this is not a Double Bass. Then just add a zero!