Value of stand for Rhodes Piano Bass?

[Alan Lenhoff]

Just bought a very nice 1972 Sparkletop Piano Bass. It came with an original Fender stand that I'm thinking of selling.

I know these are pretty hard to find.  Any ideas on what one might be worth?

I'd describe mine as being in fair cosmetic condition, but it would be a good candidate for a like-new restoration with a relatively modest effort/investment. It's totally solid and functional, and has all its parts.  But the wood tray that holds the piano could use re-finishing (although it's mostly covered anyway when the piano bass is in place.) And the steel tubes that hold the tray have a fair amount of paint chipping/scuffing and would benefit from being re-sprayed. 

Alan

[Ben Bove]

A good find!  Kenneth Manning might want it .

[Tim Hodges]

A good find!  Kenneth Manning might want it .

Mr Manning has the monopoly on stands if I'm correct

[Peacefrog35]

Congrats on the piano bass Alan!  I've actually wanted one of those stands for a long time.

[Alan Lenhoff]

Thanks guys.  For the benefit of those who've never seen a Piano Bass stand, this is the auction I won:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item3f1a4418df&item=271023610079&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=ZOBI8dRCx%252Bpw5dWFslS%252BOrQeukM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_722wt_1185

[Peacefrog35]

If you look to let it go Alan, let me know. I don't want to pay a mint for one,but would gladly pay a fair price.

[pianotuner steveo]

Nice find Alan!

Does your wife know about this? lol

I recently told my wife I am buying another guitar, and she was surprisingly cool about it..

[Alan Lenhoff]

If you look to let it go Alan, let me know. I don't want to pay a mint for one,but would gladly pay a fair price.

Peacefrog, I've decided that I am definitely going to sell it. The problem is that I have no idea what a "fair price" would be, since I can't recall ever seeing one for sale. 

I'm inclined to just throw it up on ebay when the summer vacation season is over, and let a worldwide market put a price on it.  Meanwhile, if anyone wants to make an offer -- or discuss what might be fair --  just send me a PM...

Alan

[Alan Lenhoff]

Nice find Alan!

Does your wife know about this? lol

I recently told my wife I am buying another guitar, and she was surprisingly cool about it..

Steve, since you raised the issue, this morning I asked my wife, "Why do you tolerate all this vintage keyboard stuff from me?"

She laughed, and responded:  "It's okay, as long as you're well-behaved in virtually every other aspect of your life."

(Oh!  Really?  As an economist would say, my opportunity cost of fulfilling that deal is extremely high.)

"And," she continued, "you promised me the piano bass wouldn't take up any more floor space."

That's why it's sitting on top of my Vox Continental, looking very Doors-like.

Alan