Sterling Ray35 for Epiphone T-Bird Classic iv pro, totally fair trade?

Minirehak 212

Minirehak 212

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Hey guys,

So I got an offer for my 2011 Sterling Ray35. He is putting up a 2015 Epiphone T-bird Classic iv pro, neck through and Gibson electronics. He is also throwing in a gig bag, padded strap and strap locks. I didn't find too many sales for these two basses so I thought I would ask you guys for your opinion. My Sterling is just coming with strap locks. I want to make sure one of us isnt getting a lesser value. Any input is welcome
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I have been trying to sell or trade the Sterling for a while and this is the only tempting offer I got.
 
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I can't make out whether these are just reflections from the camera on the Bird, or it is really well-worn.

Presuming the former, it's worth about $350. No clue on the value of your bass.

Having said that, neck-through Epi Birds were a very pleasant surprise to me when I first played one. If you have any desire to play such a bass, and don't feel like shelling out the dough for the Gibson, I'd say go for it.

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ajkula66 said:
I can't make out whether these are just reflections from the camera on the Bird, or it is really well-worn.

Presuming the former, it's worth about $350. No clue on the value of your bass.

Having said that, neck-through Epi Birds were a very pleasant surprise to me when I first played one. If you have any desire to play such a bass, and don't feel like shelling out the dough for the Gibson, I'd say go for it.

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Those are reflections, the other pics in the ad check out just fine.
I had a really hard time getting the value for my bass. I got it in a trade so I didn't even pay for it.
Thunderbirds have always been really cool to me. I have had the bolt on version but I got rid of it. Looking back I was stupid because I really liked the bass. Thought about getting another T-bird for a while but I just wouldn't want this to be an unfair trade
 
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If you're happy, and he's happy, I'd say it's a fair trade. Monetarily, I believe both basses are worth about the same amount. I owned a Tbird like that, and it was an excellent bass. I still miss it. Throw a Hipshot Supertone bridge on, and it's a super solid bass.
 
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Consider the Epi Tbird goes for $550 new, and the Sterling Ray35 goes for $800 new. If you really like the Epi Tbird, trade + $250 would be fair. I would hold off if you don't need to unload it fast. Eventually there will be someone that is looking for your specific bass.

As for the finish of the bird, it looks like some kind of home made relic job. In which case I would ask for $350 with trade.
 
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Here's a body pic to show that it is just the reflection.
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I'm not in a HUGE rush to move the Ray, but I never play it either. My Warwicks have been getting all of my play time. The closest thing to this that I can actually try out is a Gibson studio T-bird at a shop by my house. I think my Ray is worth more but with all the extras I think it might add out in the end. I don't mind taking a hit if it's for a bass I would want to play, and those birds have been on my eye for a while
 
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The Epi T-Bird Classic Pro is a great sounding bass and well built. However....

Have you ever played a T-Bird, stood with one one on a strap, gigged with one? They are not for the feint of heart, they neck dive like crazy and are very hard beasts to control. I've never wrestled with a bass more at a gig than a T-Bird.
 
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twc1313 said:
The Epi T-Bird Classic Pro is a great sounding bass and well built. However....

Have you ever played a T-Bird, stood with one one on a strap, gigged with one? They are not for the feint of heart, they neck dive like crazy and are very hard beasts to control. I've never wrestled with a bass more at a gig than a T-Bird.
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I have owned a Tbird in the past so I know how it is. I just got the bass this morning and the owner included a 3" padded strap with it and it hangs perfect. No neck dive at all.
 
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twc1313 said:
The Epi T-Bird Classic Pro is a great sounding bass and well built. However....

Have you ever played a T-Bird, stood with one one on a strap, gigged with one? They are not for the feint of heart, they neck dive like crazy and are very hard beasts to control. I've never wrestled with a bass more at a gig than a T-Bird.
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Yeah, they turn the milk sour, they put the hens off laying, and if you throw one in the pond it floats. Burn it!
 
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I'm slightly surprised this forum has turned so pro-Thunderbird! At the same time I agree with the other poster(s) up there. I've done trades that don't make sense to anybody but myself and the other party. We both had a bass the other guy wanted more. Barter economy, yo!
 
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