1998 Robin Freedom V bass

by Jimmy Hendricks
(Pasadena, TX)

Robin Freedom V

This is a 1998 Robin Freedom V bass guitar in pristeen mint condition with original hardshell case. We have emailed the president of Robin and verified that this is a one of a kind, custom made specifically for a Miller Lite beer music fest which explains the decals under the clearcoat finish. There is a number on the back of the headstock (98101) which indicates it was made in 1998 and is 1 of 1. The people at Robin wouldn't give us any idea on value.

ANSWER

Hi, Jimmy--

Here is the Blue Book General info:

Freedom Bass
offset double cutaway rounded swamp ash, poplar, or fakimba body, bolt-on maple neck, 20-fret maple fingerboard with black dot inlays or rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, two-per-side tuners, fully adj. bridge, available with or without a pickguard, two Rio Grande Powerbucker pickups, four knobs (v, blend, b, t), chrome hardware, available in various finishes, 34 in. scale, mfg. late 1990s.

Freedom Bass Five-String
- similar to the Freedom Bass, except in five-string configuration with 3/2-per-side tuners, mfg. late 1990s.

Here is the pricing info:

Mint $1,100
Exc.+ $900
Exc. $750
Avg.+ $650
Avg. $575
General $500

I don't know how much the decals or the circumstances of manufacture would affect the value, but they might make it more valuable to an avid collector.

Lynne