{"id":11618,"date":"2017-09-26T13:59:34","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T18:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbassgear.com\/ebass\/?p=11618"},"modified":"2018-03-25T13:53:51","modified_gmt":"2018-03-25T18:53:51","slug":"basses-of-the-80s-are-old-now-treat-with-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbassgear.com\/ebass\/article\/basses-of-the-80s-are-old-now-treat-with-care.html","title":{"rendered":"Basses of the ’80s are old now – treat with care"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Pictured above: 1982 Gibson Victory Bass Standard)<\/em><\/p>\n

When one thinks of “old bass,” and we’re specifically talking about electric basses here, certain makes and models come to mind such as a ’65 Hofner or maybe a ’62 Fender Jazz Bass or the like. However, it’s generally true that anything 25 years of age or older is considered antique, as in old. Old is not a bad thing as long as you know what you’re dealing with electric basses that were made more than 25 years ago.<\/p>\n

Everyone knows that all electric basses made in the ’70s are antiques now. Bear in mind 1979 was 38 years ago.<\/p>\n

All electric basses made in the ’80s are also antiques now as well. 1989 was 28 years ago.<\/p>\n

Are basses of the ’80s bad?<\/h3>\n

Most ’80s era basses are actually pretty good, but you have to bear in mind the decade they were made in and whom these instruments were being marketed to. Back then it was all about the rock-and-roll as that was the music dominating the charts, so the basses were voiced to sound correct (or “correct enough”) when pushed through the bass amplifiers of the time. <\/p>\n

As evidenced by the Gibson Victory Bass seen above, sometimes you’ll come across some interesting stuff with an ’80s bass. Check out the tilt angle on that pickup, and keep in mind it’s a 4-string. <\/p>\n

As ’80s basses useful today?<\/h3>\n

Yes. Even though many ’80s basses have pickups that are voiced “flat,” modern amp and DI technology allows you to shape tone pretty much any way you want.<\/p>\n

Presently, ’80s basses are “affordable vintage” for the most part unless you seek out a high-end build such as an ’80s Alembic such as the Distillate model. Certain G&L brand models from the ’80s also typically command a high price.<\/p>\n

Which are the best bang-for-the-buck ’80s basses?<\/h3>\n

Peavey T Series and Squier Japan-build basses. Either can be had for well under $1,000 in near-mint to mint condition…<\/p>\n

…but we’re happy to hear your recommendations for great ’80s basses<\/strong>, so feel free to post a comment with your vote for makes and models to check out from the ’80s era.<\/p>\n

Show us your ’80s bass if you have one<\/h3>\n

Post a small story of your ’80s bass if you have one and link to some photos. And feel free to submit it for Bass of the Week<\/a>. Your bass might get featured!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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