Need to sell an amp, which one should I sell?

[twinfallsbass]

Hi. I am a supporting member, so I know I can ask this question. I need to sell one of my tube amps, one is a Mesa 400+ the other is a Trace Elliot Hexa-Valve. Both amps give me the power and tone I need. I have had the Mesa for quite a while, so keeping it would be more for nostalgic reasons, the Trace is Sooo rare though and it has a sextet of GE 6550's to boot. I know, I know, sucks to be me, with that said, it's still a tough decision If you were in my shoes, what would you do?

[JimmyM]

i'd get a second job for a while

but seriously, sell the one you don't like as much, and be honest with yourself.

[B-string]

Get a part time job so I could keep them both

[twinfallsbass]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

i'd get a second job for a while

but seriously, sell the one you don't like as much, and be honest with yourself.

Originally Posted by B-string

Get a part time job so I could keep them both

My " second job " is playing Mr Mom with my 13month old when my wife is at work, the pay stinks, but it's VERY rewarding I guess I could always find Mesa 400+'s, but the Hexas' come up soo rarely for sale. From what I have been told by another member, there are only about a dozen or so in the US. I guess I'll take my time, do what my gut tells me

[JimmyM]

have you considered putting the kid up for adoption? i understand if you do it through the black market, there's pretty big money to be had.

[B-string]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

have you considered putting the kid up for adoption? i understand if you do it through the black market, there's pretty big money to be had.

OH Jimmy you a bad boy!

[bass_snake]

I' d keep the Trace Elliot.

Fred

[GeneralElectric]

I like the Mesa personally, but if you got rid of it, you could always get another if you wanted one. There's probably a bunch in the classifieds right now.

[Howlin' Hanson]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

have you considered putting the kid up for adoption? i understand if you do it through the black market, there's pretty big money to be had.

Do NOT do what the couple did last week (end June 2010) in a Wal-Mart parking lot. A 38-year old dad and 20-year old mom tried to sell their 6-month old son for $25.00 to two women (total strangers).

The women called the cops.

I have four amps, and am keeping them all until space becomes critical.

[twinfallsbass]

Originally Posted by Howlin' Hanson

Do NOT do what the couple did last week (end June 2010) in a Wal-Mart parking lot. A 38-year old dad and 20-year old mom tried to sell their 6-month old son for $25.00 to two women (total strangers).

The women called the cops.

I have four amps, and am keeping them all until space becomes critical.

Nothing is worth more than your kids, I would sell all of it for them if I had to And it figures something like that would happen at a Wal-Mart

[B-string]

Originally Posted by twinfallsbass

Nothing is worth more than your kids, I would sell all of it for them if I had to And it figures something like that would happen at a Wal-Mart

If they had a "Roll Back" sign they may have gotten away with it? Just for the record kids are to important. I'm trying to live long enough to be a problem for mine

[twinfallsbass]

Originally Posted by B-string

If they had a "Roll Back" sign they may have gotten away with it? Just for the record kids are to important. I'm trying to live long enough to be a problem for mine

Yeah, or maybe they got caught because they were trying to use the K-Mart " Blue Light Special " instead of a " Roll Back Sign "

[NecroticImbecil]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

i'd get a second job for a while

but seriously, sell the one you don't like as much, and be honest with yourself.

This, but bear in mind the difficulty of obtaining another. I always consider this when thinking of selling something. To buy another 400+, you'd need to come up with a good chunk of money, which may be tough to do in the future. To get another Hexa, you'd need a good chunk of money, AND a lot of luck.

[shadow_FIX]

Keep the Hexa-Valve if it's rare. I bet it sounds GREAT, plus it could be worth even more down the road. That seems to be something you should hold on to.

[countrybass007]

Decide which one you really want to play your bass through, that will ultimately make you happier than worrying about which one is worth more. I once sold everything but my Boogie D180, and looking back it was a good choice. The babysitting will ultimately give you much more satisfaction than having two amps. I currently get to babysit my grandsons, and it's more fun than playing bass. I told them they were lucky JimmyM wasn't their Grandpa.

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by countrybass007

Decide which one you really want to play your bass through, that will ultimately make you happier than worrying about which one is worth more. I once sold everything but my Boogie D180, and looking back it was a good choice. The babysitting will ultimately give you much more satisfaction than having two amps. I currently get to babysit my grandsons, and it's more fun than playing bass. I told them they were lucky JimmyM wasn't their Grandpa.

HAHAHAHAHA!!! aw dude, i love my grandson and want to keep him forever. it's my KIDS i want to get rid of! of course they're 20 and 18 so i'm not getting any takers

[KramerBassFan]

Originally Posted by countrybass007

I currently get to babysit my grandsons, and it's more fun than playing bass. I told them they were lucky JimmyM wasn't their Grandpa.

Well, think of all the rare ampeg and VT pedals they'd get when JimmyM finally.... er, i mean, when the day came. Yeah.

[JimmyM]

i'm taking it all with me when i drop dead. they say you can't take it with you? i'm taking it with me.

[BassmanPaul]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

i'm taking it all with me when i drop dead. they say you can't take it with you? i'm taking it with me.

In my case I'm sure they'll make an exception and I'll live forever!!


Gawd! What a horrible thought!

Paul

[Alex1984]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

HAHAHAHAHA!!! aw dude, i love my grandson and want to keep him forever. it's my KIDS i want to get rid of! of course they're 20 and 18 so i'm not getting any takers

Your kids are 20 and 18 and you already have grandchildren!?!?!?