Trade questions

[BirdThunder]

I'm looking to trade a brand new epiphone thunderbird classic-IV pro bass (NOT the bolt on, with gibson pups, HSC+straps) for a Fender p-bass, Is it a reasonable trade? or just plain impossible? I love this bass to death but I cannot commute with it (HSC to bulky)

 

[ih8law]

That's about right in terms of used bass value, IMO. This assumes the Fender is MIM, not MIJ or MIA.

 

[BirdThunder]

Yeah, plus the tbird is brand new. Of course it would be MIM, can't see anyone trading a MIJ/MIA fender for an epi.

 

[Thrash3r]

Doesn't seem a very good deal to me, a used MIM P is worth more than a Epi Thunderbird imo,

 

[ih8law]

The new Epi Thunderbird is way better than the old one. Set neck, real Gibson pickups. I'd pay $250-$300 for a used one if I was in the market, which is what used MIM Fenders go for.

 

[Thrash3r]

The new Epi Thunderbird is way better than the old one. Set neck, real Gibson pickups. I'd pay $250-$300 for a used one if I was in the market, which is what used MIM Fenders go for.

I know they're good basses, I had a white one but Sam Ash were doing B stock models for just over $320 before christmas http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/bstock-opinions-please-1037661/ going to hurt the used market.

 

[pfox14]

I'd trade my Epi T-bird for a MIM P-bass in a heartbeat. Not that the T-bird is a bad bass, but the P-bass is more desirable to me.

 

[BirdThunder]

trading it because I can't commute with it

 

[Gaolee]

If I had a MIM P, it is a trade I would take.

 

[BirdThunder]

If you're in NYC it's a trade I would take too

 

[Din Of Win]

Sorry... i'm just curious:

If you can't commute with the Tbird; what would make the P more commute friendly?

I love a P, but the Tbird Pros are great basses. If you love it's sound, i'm a bit worried for you. A P bass doesn't sound like a Tbird (especially the IV Pro) at all...

 

[BirdThunder]

The reason why I can't commute with this is it's too heavy, lugging around with it on hardshell case, the bus driver might not even let me on the bus. I used to have a pbass with a molded case (the one that was shaped like a pbass thingy from skb) but it got stolen, it's way convenient. since it's like 2 inches shorter and 3 inches narrower and a heck lot lighter.

 

[TN WOODMAN]

Try a nice padded gig bag?

 

[bassbully]

I think overall its a good trade. The MIM is worth more but the Epi is new so pretty fair. Both do not demand allot of $$ used anyway.

 

[BirdThunder]

Try a nice padded gig bag?

Thanks to bad decisions and medical check up for the army, I'm a bit cash strapped.

Well anyways, I'm off to look for potential "tradees". Thanks guys, cheers!

 

[bassbully]

It's a Fender standard...right? Are their any mods? If the condition is good grab it.

 

[BirdThunder]

Nah havent found any, posted on craigslist and wanted postings here in TB. no one offered any yet. Might try Jazz bass too.

 

[frozenbolt]

Good luck on your trade, it sounds reasonable to me. They're both midrange instruments and if I'd have bought the P-Bass and not been enamoured with it, I'd consider the T-bird in trade.

I was lucky enough to play the T-bird a few times before commiting to buying one (at one time I was going to order it, online, not played). Ironically, I liked the T-bird's sound and feel when sitting on a stool playing it, but as soon as I stood up and put a strap on it, it just didn't hang right for me. So I can see how you say you're not 'communicating' well with it.

The Fender Jazz Bass I'm going to buy "sits" well when on a stool or strapped up and standing, so like you, I'm off the T-bird bandwagon, despite them being good basses.

Again, Good luck in your trade search, someone will come through.

Rock on,
'Bolt

 

[BirdThunder]

Good luck on your trade, it sounds reasonable to me. They're both midrange instruments and if I'd have bought the P-Bass and not been enamoured with it, I'd consider the T-bird in trade.

I was lucky enough to play the T-bird a few times before commiting to buying one (at one time I was going to order it, online, not played). Ironically, I liked the T-bird's sound and feel when sitting on a stool playing it, but as soon as I stood up and put a strap on it, it just didn't hang right for me. So I can see how you say you're not 'communicating' well with it.

The Fender Jazz Bass I'm going to buy "sits" well when on a stool or strapped up and standing, so like you, I'm off the T-bird bandwagon, despite them being good basses.

Again, Good luck in your trade search, someone will come through.

Rock on,
'Bolt

Very true, but I like the tbird even if im standing, no neck dive for me, solved by 3 inch wide strap and the strap pin located at the heel of the neck, The problem I have is commuting to the studio with it's hsc, while there is a bag, it's like a slip cover. so Tbird has to go, If I had more cash i'd probably buy a pbass, but cashstrapped so trade works for me. Thanks again!

 

[droskobass]

you could always get a gig bag:

thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/gig-bag-gibson-thunderbird-iv-448997/