TalkAwhile - The Folk Corporation Forum

Hi all,

I've been directed to this site via the Fairport Convention official website as possibly the best place to find someone that may be interested in a bass guitar that was made for Dave Pegg.

I am selling some musical instruments on behalf of a neighbour of mine that sadly died at Christmas; his widow has asked me if I'd help her and that has led me here!

As it is quite a unique item, I wasn't sure of the value but having spoken to Mike Vanden, I think around £900 should be about right.  I believe that it may have been used at the 1987 Cropedy Festival and that it may be on the front cover of the album 'In Real Time' although I'm not sure of that, but perhaps someone could confirm who has better knowledge than me!  It is a 'Sunburst' design I think and comes with a hard flight case.

I'm not a musician unfortunately so I don't know a whole lot about the instrument other than what it looks like but if anyone has any questions, please either respond to the post or give me a call on 07977 530085,

Lastly I don't know whether I've posted this in the right place as couldn't see a specific classifieds section, but if it's wrong then please let me know.

Thanks

Toby

I don't know how to post images but I'll try to include some. If it doesn't work, please let me know as I have several pictures I can email to anyone that wants.

May I recommend ebay ???

So Toby, folk music, good, or what ?  Who do you like ?

thanks, I thought I'd try a slightly more specialist route before trying the dreaded ebay but that'll be my next stop if no-one is interested on this site.

As for folk music, not really my thing I have to admit although I do like most stuff, apart from country!

it would be good if you could get a snap of the bass up, that might get a bit more interest

I'm with you there, Toby.

You haven't got a beard then?

definitely no beard, although I am hairy!

As for pics, if anyone can tell me how to easily post a pic I'll get some up.  I tried to search on the site for a guide but couldn't find anything easily...

Don't be silly!! The bass belonged to Peggy ;D ;D

C xx

You know, he might just have had a beard when he was playing that Vanden.

Don't think he did? Shall we find out? ;D ;D

C x

Go on then. You look.

Haven't got time at the minute (just burned the yorkshires)  :'( Will find out though, it may add extra value to the bass if he had a beard ;D

Here are the picks that Toby sent me:



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Very nice.  I still recommend ebay though, as much as it pains me to do so, but you will get a much wider audience.

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Toby, you will likely need to provide provenance that it belonged to Peggy if you hope to get that price.

mmmm.  I've always fancied a fretless....

I wonder if i could persuade SWMBO that I always had a fretless - it was just hidden under the spare bed ;D

thanks for posting the pics up for me.  I think Mike Vanden will provide authentication for it if that becomes necessary.

I'm sorry, but how the **** does that make any difference ??? :-\  I know I'm not well, but... ::)

It's a nice bass.  It may have residue of Pegg on it.

I was thinking about collectors ... I have no idea how much such a bass is worth, but if its prices was based on the fact that it had been owned/played by Peggy, then provenance is crucial, isn't it?

Perhaps, were it once Keith Richards' or Dave Gilmour's.  Provenance should be easy to come by, email the office, Maart confirmed the history of my bit of FC memorabilia no problems.  I do doubt it'd have much impact on selling price though.

I'm not sure about that...at the very least I would have thought it would make it easier to sell, and should maximise it's value in an auction setting, which in the current marketplace can only be a good thing.  A decent eBay listing is certainly the way to go.  I'd suggest you need better photos though...

I emailed Peggy, telling him of this thread, this was his reply;

Hi Martin, yes that was my bass and is a very nice instrument and worth £900.00 at least If you can confirm on the site for me that would be great. cheers, Peggy

I'm not convinced that ownership by noted musicians makes that much difference to the price.  Perhaps if they are dead rock stars with global cult followings, but not generally.

For example, I was interested in a 1990s Reissue Fender Hot Rod Deville in a local music shop.  Jeff Beck had owned it and gigged it - he gave it and a ES335 to his roadie.  When the roadie passed away his widow gave them to the shop to sell.  They wouldn't take less than £1600 for the amp.  You could pick them up at the time for around £700.  Oddly when I plugged in the guitar I didn't sound like Jeff Beck ;D

I ended up buying a Hot Rod Deluxe for £400 - not quite in the same league, but certainly not £1200 less.  I still don't sound like Jeff Beck, but I've a little more cash in the back pocket :)

They had the Deville in the shop for years.

I think the collectable bit makes a difference if the guitar or amp is collectable without the celebrity provenance - the celeb bit then will add to an already sought after bit of kit.

Having purchased a 4 String Fretless a few years ago, would love a 5 String.  Wouldn't have to keep swapping so much then.  But there again you can't use fretless for everything.  And sadly, I'm totally broke at the moment.

'Tis a lovely looking bass though, and having looked at Mike Vanden's website, have no doubts that £900 is a reasonable price to ask.

I guess some people like collecting instruments because of their potential provenance, some because they play well or look good. I guess by posting on this site I'm just trying to appeal to all comers!

Thanks for all of your comments though, and I agree it's a lovely looking guitar even if I'm not a musician

I know a guy in Italy, who collects all kinds of instruments, amps, albums, photos, .... from more or less famous musicians. His house is completely stuffed with everything and I'm sure he would like to pay some good money for the bass.
So contact the Itullians (Jethro Tull fan club) and spread the news that it is on sale
http://www.itullians.com

Just spoke to Peggy about the bass. He said it was made for him as a one off and was used on the Tull albums. He can't remember if he had a beared at the time though, :) but said it's worth a fortune!
Hi Ulla :-*

C x

He not want it back then?  ;) :P

This has now sold. Thanks for all the posts and comments

I wish I had the bass that he used on Bryter Layter that he sold awhile back.