would you sell an ibanez sr 405 for an ltd ed. t-bird?

They might, but they probably won't give you much for it. Not that its a bad bass. But thats the experience I've had with trading with dealers. Keep the Ibanez, save up for the T-Bird.

 

I would suggest you sit down and try the bass before you make the plunge. Alot of reviewers complain about the body shape (especially if you practice sitting down) as well as the neck dive. Regarding a trade I could not imagine any guitar retailer doing straight trade without you coughing up some cash. They will probably offer you much less than you could sell it for privately.

 

I would, yes, but I dunno what kinda deal a retailer would give you in trade, and I don't know what your preferences are, blah blah blah.

Basically, what purfectstranger said.

 

Definitely get new strings and make sure everything is set up how you want it before trading or selling it. You don't wanna get rid of it cause it's got dead strings...

 

I would hang on to the ibanez and save up. I was really excited to get rid of my old bass to get an epi thunderbird, but when I actually played it I was very disappointed. So instead I saved up and tried out the gibson, which I like a lot. It's worth it if you know the bass is for you, but just be sure to try it out to see what you think.

My bird right now is very nice