• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Would this be a fair trade?

H

HigherGround93

May 3, 2009
149
0
#1
I'm thinking of trading my Peavey Cirrus USA Walnut 4 String Bass w/OHSC and Dunlop Dual Design Straplocks for a Fender Bassman Blackface Amp. I'm not sure what the value on the Bassman is but is it a fair trade? My Peavey is in excellent condition and the Bassman is what you would expect from a vintage amp, it comes with a cab also.
 
#2
the bassman works as a very nice warm tube bass amp at low volumes, its better suited
turned up to 10's acrossed the board for a guitar, nice sweet thick distortion..

It really cant keep up with many tiny guitar combos volume wise without breaking up.

but again at low volumes they sound great, nice old skool tube tones.

(stupid me traded an acoustic stack consisting of a 270 & 450 with a 2x12 and 2x15", that was stupid loud for a 64 blackface bassman.)
 
#6
Bassman = cool tone, will go up in value
Cirrus = cool bass, will go down in value


Just depends on your needs. I'm assuming the Bassman isn't just the head and indeed includes the cabinet. Any changes or mods to it ?

I gigged a Bassman for quite a while with an alt country/roots rock band and the volume was fine, but probably wouldn't have been enough for a louder rock band.
 
#8
I'd say it wasnt really a fair trade for you. You should be able to get enough for your Peavey Cirrus to afford a more powerful and still good sounding from low to higher volume, amp. Something new like the Peavey Tour 450 bass amp and a new or used Peavey cab. I dunno the value of the fender amp your looking at. But I dont think itd be good choice as an amp for main sound in a band situation. Mentioning Peavey rig example cause I still think theyre among the most reliable and very good qaulity, lower price bass gear out there.
 
#9
On the street both items are pretty close in value - the Bassman would probably fetch a little more.

If you're planning on using the Bassman for guitar, it's a great trade. If you're hoping for a gigging bass head you might be a bit dissapointed as others pointed out.

The Peavy is the kind of bass that can't be replaced for what you could get for it... if that makes sense. You could sell it, but the money you'd get (in cash or trade) wouldn't be enough to replace it with a bass of similar quality. They're really good instruments.

All that said, the Bassman's probably a more valuable commodity when all's said and done.
 
#18
Lo-E said:
On the street both items are
The Peavy is the kind of bass that can't be replaced for what you could get for it... if that makes sense. You could sell it, but the money you'd get (in cash or trade) wouldn't be enough to replace it with a bass of similar quality.


Hmm couldn't you buy it from yourself? lol

Any item is only worth someone will pay for it.

Is your logic the only people that want these basses bad enough to pay are previous owners and they wish they never sold them in the 1st place?

Unless the amp is a rare vinatge (you said blackface but that doesn'tmean pre cbs black face right?) An istrument is easier to sell than an amp. (I own 16 basses but only 5 amps.)
Click to expand...
 
#19
CrimsonGhost said:
You gig a 50watt bassman 50 2x15"?

very low volume and or NO drums right?
Click to expand...

I used to. Yes there were drums. The musicians have good control of their stage volume and dynamics. It was plenty loud.

In fact, one of the rigs that I gig currently is even lower wattage than that - it's about 30 watts and is plenty loud to keep up with a singer/acoustic guitarist electric guitarist, and drummer.
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back