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People are always sending us Instagram pics of vintage bass guitars they’re thinking of buying, asking, ‘Is this okay?’ Old bass guitars can be good – but remember that just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s great.

In today’s video, vintage bass specialist Andy Baxter offers his top tips for assessing whether that pre-CBS Fender Jazz that you’re thinking of buying is likely to be a bargain or a money pit.

Find Andy's shop here: https://www.andybaxterbass.com/

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Video Breakdown:

00:00 - Are Vintage Basses truly worth it?
01:10 - Why should people consider buying a vintage bass?
02:14 - Are Vintage basses 'better' basses?
03:16 - Custom Builds and Relics
04:33 - You love gear... what's next?
04:59 - Can you justify it..?
05:47 - So what's the difference?
06:30 - The Nostalgia
07:41 - Using different basses for different professional settings
08:10 - What justifies using vintage basses?
09:45 - Does a custom shop give you the same feel?
11:19 - The magic of vintage basses
12:46 - The conversation piece around vintage basses
13:56 - Can newer instruments match the old ones?
15:41 - The 'quirks' to vintage instruments
17:10 - Electric Guitar Basses as investments
18:24 - The impact of Covid on the vintage bass world
20:16 - Refinished vs. Original Finish Basses
22:30 - How much less are refinished basses?
23:20 - Double Art
24:48 - Blindfold Challenge
27:47 - Do you want more such content?

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