Bass trade? What would you do?

[MoeGJBeener]

I'm put my 20th anniversary SWR Redhead up on Craigslist. A dude just hit me with a trade. 1989 Fender Power Jazz. I was asking $1000 or MIJ/MIA fender or Musicman basses. He also offered a new MIA P bass. Black on black Rosewood fretboard. Don't like it. But I dig the Power Jazz. I'd never heard of these until today. Dunno what they're even worth! Your thoughts?

[purfektstranger]

It was listed for 565 on EBay and got no bids. I believe they sell for around 450 to 500 on average. I have not had the chance to try one.

[MoeGJBeener]

Hmmm... Seems like a cool bass. I've owned 2 80's MIJ fenders and both were GREAT players. Also have a few friends with some that are great. Just dunno what I should do.

[39-Bassist]

Good sounding and play with a fast neck.....MIJ.......and worth every penny, imho.
Worth @ $500-550....diverse tones.....good luck

[purfektstranger]

Try it out and if you have to have it then ask him for the bass plus cash for your amp....

[funkingroovin]

Not worth an even trade. Worth about what purfekt said..500 +/- in good cond. That being said,they are pretty nice players..

[MoeGJBeener]

Sweet! I'll tell him trade +$500. Thanks fellas!

[purfektstranger]

How much is your amp worth used? Take that into account because you may have to negotiate a little....

[MoeGJBeener]

Originally Posted by purfektstranger

How much is your amp worth used? Take that into account because you may have to negotiate a little....

I see them go used for around $1000. Id probably settle for less. I'm not dying to have the bass, so we'll see.

[MoeGJBeener]

Ok, he said he'd also throw in an Ibanez SCA220 classic guitar, Ibanez RB800 or RB850 with the Power Jazz. All include OHSC.

[MoeGJBeener]

[georgestrings]

Originally Posted by 39-Bassist

Good sounding and play with a fast neck.....MIJ.......and worth every penny, imho.
Worth @ $500-550....diverse tones.....good luck

Agreed 100%...


- georgestrings

[msaone]

Thats been my bass for 20+ years. I would never sell it, I love that bass but I really dont think it's worth a grand.

great neck, great sound.

If it were me, I'd do the trade.

[MoeGJBeener]

I'm thinking seal the deal on the Power Jazz and the Ibanez RD850. He said he paid $1150 for the both of them. That seams fair.

[jlepre]

Sounds like he is starting to get desperate. I don't think it is worth all the other stuff he is throwing in. I like the idea of walking away with some cash in my pocket. JMHO

[Bitterdale]

The RB850 is a sweet bass, I'd be tempted to check it out.

[Gearhead17]

Originally Posted by jlepre

Sounds like he is starting to get desperate. I don't think it is worth all the other stuff he is throwing in. I like the idea of walking away with some cash in my pocket. JMHO

I agree here.

There could be a deeper reason he is looking to get rid of the gear - maybe he lost interest or maybe he is sick of dealing with all of the issues on THOSE particular instruments. Do you really want to deal with that? I personally rather get one GOOD instrument in a trade rather than a slew of "ok" instruments.

[MoeGJBeener]

Originally Posted by jlepre

Sounds like he is starting to get desperate. I don't think it is worth all the other stuff he is throwing in. I like the idea of walking away with some cash in my pocket. JMHO

I look at it like this. I don't want the redhead. I love playing different basses and trying different sounds. If I get cash, my wife will put it away in the bank, which is a good thing. But If I trade, I get 2 new toys!

[jlepre]

Then it looks like you have your answer. As long as the other guy is local so you check out the trade bait, you should be ok.

[brenner182]

i would in a heart beat. 2 basses ftw