Serial number check for a persuader

[Josh Miley (rabidbassist)]

hi mica or whomever i need to ask abuot this i have an 86 persuader and i was wanting to know the history on it. the serial number is 86P3883.
thank you very much,
Josh

[Josh Miley (rabidbassist)]

also it has the pj pickups and i was wondering how much it wouldnt cost to go to series electronics?

[mica]

Here's what's in the file for 86P3883 PMB4:
 
top: Bird's-eye Maple
body: Mahogany
through-body neck: Maple 32 scale
fingerboard: Ebony with pearloid oval inlays
tuners: Schaller
controls: PJ pickups with 2 volume, 1 filter
birthday: February 7, 1986
no repair or owner history
 
You're looking at a major project to add Series electronics. The new pickups, electronics, modifications  to the body (extra routing), extra shielding, new backplates, power supply, cord, calibration would set you back over $3K.  
 
You might find a Superfilter useful, which is much less ($795 list) and can be used without modifying your bass (plus you can use it will all  your basses/guitars).

[Josh Miley (rabidbassist)]

thanks mica i appricitate it alot. i was wondering, i am thinging about insuring my bass how much should i insure it for? how much is it worth?  
Thanks  
Josh

[mica]

You should certainly insure your bass. Many renter's or homeowner's insurance policies can have a special rider attached for a specific high-value item.  
 
We usually recommend you insure for replacement value, and discuss this with your agent. Current retail replacement value is $3500 (what we would charge to make a new one), but the prices are going up on April 15.  
 
If you plan on doing any traveling with the bass you must carry your own insurance. I found out the hard way that most airlines only insure checked bags for about $300.