Ever trade a bass for a guitar?

bassbully · #1 11-09-2011, 08:42 AM

I did. I traded my 79' Mocha/walnut P bass a bass I really loved for a '73 gibson J-45/50 acoustic that I fell in love with at a shop last week. I loved that bass and it had great tone but was heavy and was not all original RI bridge, pickguard but besides that was all there. I figured the value at $1200-$1500 on the high which I doubted i could get if I sold it.
The guitar was $1200 so an even swap. I have a '83 SQ Squier that since I bought it has been my go to and the 79' sat in its case. the 83' squier is one of the best built/sounding basses I have ever played and weighs less although weight was not a huge deal.

Has anyone else dare done anything like this before? Trade a bass for a guitar or dare say something else?

jlane72t · #2 11-09-2011, 08:59 AM

My biggest gear regret was back in the mid 90s, trading my Ric 4003 (and peavey amp) for an Epiphone Sheraton I saw in a shop window and absolutely had to have.

trunkshope6 · #3 11-09-2011, 09:27 AM

Heck no,I actually just traded an old yammy mij acoustic for a nice jazz

DLEE · #4 11-09-2011, 09:32 AM

I traded a Jazz for a Strat. I'm one of the backwards guys,I started on bass and didn't start playing guitar until about a year and a half ago. I'll probably put another one up for a banjo soon.

**76Dub** · #5 11-09-2011, 09:36 AM

I traded 2 squier basses for a 2011 American Standard Fender Stratocaster and am glad I did. Still have 2 basses but this strat is a beaut. Whatever makes you happy bro

jaywa · #6 11-09-2011, 09:44 AM

Heresy...

DLEE · #7 11-09-2011, 09:54 AM

I think you'll find we've traded them for all kinds of things. After all most of us here are guys,and you know we love our toys! I believe those of us with multiple basses probably have done it more than others. We probably have a favorite so that leaves us some bargaining pieces if something comes along we just can't seem to live without.

bassbully · #8 11-09-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DLEE

I think you'll find we've traded them for all kinds of things. After all most of us here are guys,and you know we love our toys! I believe those of us with multiple basses probably have done it more than others. We probably have a favorite so that leaves us some bargaining pieces if something comes along we just can't seem to live without.

Agree. I had no idea or reason for it untill I played the Gibson. Since I know the owner and traded with him before to get the P bass, I saw a chance to own something I wanted/needed more at this time. My others basses are not worth near as much as the P bass I traded and in truth the only reason I liked it more than the other 3 I own that it was the oldest Fender I owned. I love vintage old guitars and basses much more than anything made today for the most part.... Fenders and Gibsons.

DLEE · #9 11-09-2011, 11:02 AM

Heck, I'm looking for an Epi Casino or Dot 335 right now! I've been playing guitar just long enough now to get G.A.S. for other pieces. The hell continues!!!!!!!

wraub · #10 11-09-2011, 11:04 AM

I just traded a guitar to get a bass, does that count?

Traded an 85 MIJ Squier Strat for an 83 MIJ Squier P, oddly enough.
I did ok, I think.

Congrats on the new axe.

wraub

bassbully · #11 11-09-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wraub

I just traded a guitar to get a bass, does that count?

Traded an 85 MIJ Squier Strat for an 83 MIJ Squier P, oddly enough.
I did ok, I think.

Congrats on the new axe.

wraub

Like I said that 83' MIJ Squier P bass are a real gem and getting hard to find. To me and many they were built, play and sound as good as any MIA P bass. This is what made me trade the 79' P since I had a solid P bass behind it that in some ways I guess I liked more.

bassbully · #12 11-09-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DLEE

Heck, I'm looking for an Epi Casino or Dot 335 right now! I've been playing guitar just long enough now to get G.A.S. for other pieces. The hell continues!!!!!!!

Trust me gassing for basses is bad enough, throw in guitars too

YCBass · #13 11-09-2011, 11:20 AM

Indirectly, yes... I bought a guitar and then sold a bass the day after to offset the cost.

No regrets... The bass I sold wasn't being played much.

DLEE · #14 11-09-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bassbully

Like I said that 83' MIJ P bass are a real gem and getting hard to find. To me and many they were built, play and sound as good as any MIA P bass. This is what made me trade the 79' P since I had a solid P bass behind it that in some ways I guess I liked more.

I traded my old 80's SQ# Pbass to a member last year, just another of my follies!

bassbully · #15 11-09-2011, 11:48 AM

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I traded my old 80's SQ# Pbass to a member last year, just another of my follies!

OOOHHH.....Ouch! Those SQ are sweethearts and wont break the bank ..yet.

Jay Ralston · #16 11-09-2011, 11:51 AM

Last year I traded my Taylor 414 LTD CE acoustic guitar for a Music Man Sterling 4H. I was pleased with the trade as it got me turned on to Music Man basses.

giacomini · #17 11-09-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jaywa

Heresy...

+ 1

DLEE · #18 11-09-2011, 12:03 PM

Friday I'm trading a gun for a Schroeder 21012L cab.I'm down here in deer country,hunting and fishing items carry a lot of bargaining power in these parts.

wraub · #19 11-09-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bassbully

OOOHHH.....Ouch! Those SQ are sweathearts and wont break the bank ..yet.

Yup, both my P and my J (85) are SQ models, both are really good.

wraub

MisterWraith · #20 11-09-2011, 12:18 PM

Many years back I traded a 1984 Precision Bass and a 1970's Telecaster Bass for a 1990 Gibson Les Paul. I know some of you might cringe at that, but that 84 American Standard P Bass was (despite being my first Bass) the dullest most lifeless bass I've ever seen with the Fender logo. The Tele Bass was nice, but just not at all versatile ,nor was it's sound suited to my musical tastes.

~ Todd