Amp swap ..

[krstko]

Hi!
I'm happy with my current setup (Hartke head + 410). But few days ago, someone wrote me a mail, that he needs a lighter head and is willing to trade his Peavey vb-2 for my Hartke HA5500. At first I almost died of excitement (tube amp; freaking awsome), but I think something smells here. What do you guys think?

[JimmyM]

Try before you buy...that's all. I would be leery of someone out of the blue wanting to trade and I certainly wouldn't do it if shipping is involved, but if you can get your hands on it before money changes hands, should be OK if it checks out.

[RickenBoogie]

Yup, play it first, make sure it's fully functioning, then use your ears to decide.

[krstko]

I'm not sure I will be able to try it because he lives far away .. the good thing is he has a full 2 year warranty
what bothers me is why would someone want to trade a new 1300eur amp for a used 500eur amp .. how does he even know I have this amp?!

[Roadkill]

You'll ship your amp to him and either never receive anything or receive a box of rocks .

[bassmeknik]

Originally Posted by Roadkill

You'll ship your amp to him and either never receive anything or receive a box of rocks .

+1 we have a saying here in the US--- "danger Will Robinson, danger"


If you can't go check it out in advance IMO don't do it.

[tdub0199]

Sounds like a Scam!!!!! Don't do it!!!!

[two fingers]

Smells to me. I wouldn't do it if I couldn't hear, touch, smell, and even lick the amp.


No, I'm not an amp licker, but you get the point.

[krstko]

Nah, I'd never ship him my amp just like that xD He said it is ok if we meet somewhere (like equal distance from both of us). That's a good way to make sure that amp even exist. I hope that guy is unarmed :P
btw is Peavey vb2 even worth the trouble and gas?

[two fingers]

I have no personal experience with the amp. That being said, there are a couple of things that I don't like. An active EQ on a tube amp seems odd to me. The more active/graphic you get in the preamp section of a tube amp, the less "analog" it sounds to me. (But that's just me being picky, admittedly.) Also, to be an all-tube amp for well under a grand (US dollars) also throws up red flags. (Again, my issue.) If a great tube amp can be built for under a grand, then other manufacturers are really ripping people off. My gut feeling is that it;s not a great tube amp.

All my opinions with no personal experience whatsoever.

[Roadkill]

Originally Posted by two fingers

Also, to be an all-tube amp for well under a grand (US dollars) also throws up red flags. (Again, my issue.) If a great tube amp can be built for under a grand, then other manufacturers are really ripping people off.

The "open box" Bugera 1960 I bought for $340 kicks arse .

[Edword]

There's something wrong with this offer. Don't do it.

[krstko]

Originally Posted by Edword

There's something wrong with this offer. Don't do it.

Yp, found the problem .. I decided to give him a chance and he said we could meet this weekend. After I confirmed, he said like ''btw could you add few € the deal, maybe .. hmm .. 300?''
Still not a bad offer, but I think I'll skip it this time...

[M. Owen Santy]

Originally Posted by two fingers

Also, to be an all-tube amp for well under a grand (US dollars) also throws up red flags.

My Traynor YBA200-2 is fantastic and very affordable.

[JimmyM]

Actually the VB-2 sells for under $1000 new, so not a stretch to get one used for less.