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To trade or not trade?

Shandiesel

Shandiesel

Sep 13, 2012
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Opinions requested

I have matching set of fender fiesta red road worn basses. 50s P and 60s J. P bass has upgraded quarter pounders and J has Dimarzio Area Js. Love then both.
I can get an 83 Ibanez Roadstar II... 700.
I'd have to sell one... but I've always wanted one of these Ibanez basses.
Thoughts?
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The basses
 

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Shandiesel said:
700 Canadian Pesos... lol.
I was offered 1000 for my J bass. But it's worth more with the Dimarzios.
The matching set is killer... both in Fiesta red.
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I wouldn't necessarily say the J is worth more with the DiMarzios. Usually with mods, pickup swaps, etc., it's an add-on that you'll end up eating financially when you go to sell. Most mods usually don't translate to being able to get more when you go to sell, unless it's EXACTLY what the buyer was going to do themselves.
 
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Shandiesel said:
700 Canadian Pesos... lol.
I was offered 1000 for my J bass. But it's worth more with the Dimarzios.
The matching set is killer... both in Fiesta red.
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Replace the pickups and put the original ones on if you still have them. Keep the DiMarzios for the replacement. The Jazz would be the one I would fund the Ibanez Roadstar II. I think this is the one with the compressed looking body? If so, yes, this is hard to find these days in good condition and working order.
However, I would check out the condition of the Ibanez, test it out, examine it before you even sell either of the two Fender basses.
 
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All true and valid points.
Love the set.. Not too many can say they have that... coupled with my Moog Low Pass Filter and Cliff Burton wah-fuzz.. Ive got most bass sounds covered..
3 basses are allowed by Canadian Musical Governance Standards...
I have a bunch of old pedals, gear and all phones I could sell. I can probably round up the money that way.
I think the answer is not to trade.
 

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Keep your Fenders! I have an extremely irrational dislike for all red basses and even I couldn't fathom breaking up that beautiful pair you've got. You've got two essential basses already in your possession that should be a perfect fit for most gig anyone would play.

I don't have any familiarity with the Ibanez in question but at $700 I think it will still be for sale by the time you've saved up some cash by playing gigs with both your Fenders.
 
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Shandiesel said:
Opinions requested

I have matching set of fender fiesta red road worn basses. 50s P and 60s J. P bass has upgraded quarter pounders and J has Dimarzio Area Js. Love then both.
I can get an 83 Ibanez Roadstar II... 700.
I'd have to sell one... but I've always wanted one of these Ibanez basses.
Thoughts?
Stand out
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Those Roadstars are like 2 or 3 hundred bucks at GC...
 
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Shandiesel said:
All true and valid points.
Love the set.. Not too many can say they have that... coupled with my Moog Low Pass Filter and Cliff Burton wah-fuzz.. Ive got most bass sounds covered..
3 basses are allowed by Canadian Musical Governance Standards...
I have a bunch of old pedals, gear and all phones I could sell. I can probably round up the money that way.
I think the answer is not to trade.
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Exactly !!:thumbsup:
 

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