[ROCKSTAR68]

I have a 1979 natural finish Thunderbird bass and am trying to find out how much it is worth.
I noticed on this site that only 6 were shipped, is this true or am I reading this wrong?
I attatched the pic of the bass I have, mine is more used than this one, also the neck was
repaired after I noticed a crack in it. Any help would be appreciated
thanks.

[eb2]

It is always a tough call to say how much something is worth. The problem is you indicate yours is more "used" than the one in the pic. That is a big problem for anyone to give a ballpark figure on. Condition is key to all vintage values. Plus you have had a neck repair, so that automatically reduces its value severely. Rarity of the bass as per the number made that year, or its finish, is pretty much negated by repaired cracks and wear and tear. If you can get a pic of your actual bass, and a nice close up of the neck repair, it would be a lot easier to guess. Even if it is an amateur repair, or if there are other issues, your bass certainly has value as a real Gibson Tbird, even if it is in the project grade. I just wouldn't want to say what as in a down market, all bets are off.

[ezra1]

detailed photos would help.

[jules]

The shipping figures are notoriously incomplete/error-filled - it really is hard to say what is correct and what isn't

Bicentennial Thunderbird prices range between $1000 - $2000 typically.

I would say you are looking at the $1000 end due to the condition you describe, athough neck breaks are very common. If well-repaired a new buyer might not be too put off

[lxmetal]

I spent just under a year trying to find a 76 or 79 T-Bird, and in the US retail market they are being priced between $3000-$4000. That's before any negotiations...
The Vintage Guitar Blue Book states that the excellent - low price is around $2500.

Is yours really beat up or modified? I have found that honest wear from playing in most cases does little to the overall value of the instrument. Roadworn, Relic, Faded... what ever you call it, people are paying extra for it !