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I'm new to the scene and was wondering how hard it is to find the pre-76 Electras for decent money? I've seen a few show up and the prices range from $125 all the way into the thousands, and I don't know what's worth what amount or if there are certain models that are more valuable or if it's just a matter of people guestimating a value and hoping for the best.

My dream find is a 1973 2250 Bass that needs a little cleaning up so that I can work on a neat little project that I dreamed up. It seams like finding a specific year or model is like trying to find a needle in the pacific ocean though.

The 2250 model does not come up too often on ebay or craigslist. I remember only 2-3 in the last couple of years. The last one that came up was pretty bad, lots of dings and it was gutted of parts if I remember correctly. That is a pretty fun model and the desire of most people for that one is generally not that high. Keep looking because some are out there.

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Welcome. This being a collector site, you're probably not going to hear a lot of enthusiasm for modifying 40 year old survivors... but as you read above, some are pretty well gutted already, so you can consider it a restoration, or resurrection of sorts. Now that you're a member you can check out the sales spreadsheet, which will give you historical info on sales for how frequently they show up and pricing.

I don't see the LP bass that often, but they aren't considered rare. Patience will be rewarded. Start a thread in the 'Wanted' area, which will stay at the top of the list longer than here in the general discussion forum. Good luck, Mike.

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Welcome to the forums. The LP Bass models are indeed a bit harder to find. They are out there but just not seen as often as other models. You may see anywhere from 5-10 a year maybe most are usually well played and dinged models or have been parted out to some sort. I will keep an eye out for one and will post it if I see it as I also have it on my list of wanted models. Good Luck in your search and welcome. Arthur aka mortarman120gang11c

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the LP bass is one of only 2 short scale Electra SLM basses (outside of the Violin bass, and a few different PCM basses). the stock pickups are single coils in a HB case. and seem to be prone to the winding-to-lead connection coming apart (fixable though). the top is arched for some hollow area inside the body, but I wouldn't call it chambered... but it did make it pretty light as I recall.... the Aria branded one looks nearly identical....

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See I didn't even know those were LP Basses. This is the info that I have trouble finding which makes it tricky to search.

Just so people know the reason for my particular search.........I currently drive a 1973 Buick Electra 225. I also play bass guitar. So a 1973 Electra 2250 bass customized to match the car would just be too perfect for words.

I once saw one on the Indianapolis Craigslist for around $200 - lit the guy's mailbox up - wanted it badly - he never responded.

Here's the catalog scan:


And here's the index page on the 2250:

http://www.rivercityamps.com/electrapag ... 008-034128

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