Bass Gear Resale Value

Swiiter · Post by **Swiiter** » June 10, 2006, 10:27 pm

I've been trying to get rid of some gear for like 3 months, but I'm not really sure why it won't sell. I researched ebay, harmonycentral etc.. and I've posted some pretty fair prices on craigslist etc, local forums etc.. but this stuff won't sell. What would you pay for these items or what should I ask?

GK 800RB Head w/ SKB case - excellent condition, some rack rash, but has only been played probably 30 times (only once live). bought new (floor model though)

Mesa Powerhouse 4x10 Cab - same deal as above.

Fender American P-Bass w/ hardshell case - bought brand new

I'd post what I've been asking for, but that could make this sound like I'm trying to sell something here which I think is against forum rules. I really just want an honest opinion on what this stuff is worth. The rig is killer, but I like my Sunn gear better and there is no reason for me to keep such an expensive rig (especially since I'm a guitarist and only play bass on one off stuff).

Trek · Post by **Trek** » June 11, 2006, 1:51 am

Im not an expert by any means, but I am guessing new all that is around 3500? Assuming everything is clean and doesnt look beat up, I would say 2k.

But this is the real world and you need to find someone that can spend the cash on the gear, usually hard to come by.

Being someone who dabbles a bit with a bass, that does sound like a nice rig.....but I really dont know

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » June 11, 2006, 12:23 pm

I'm sorry, I don't know anything about fishing equipment.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » June 11, 2006, 2:34 pm

For the love of christ, if you have an LCD monitor, use its native resolution.

Swiiter · Post by **Swiiter** » June 14, 2006, 2:19 pm

It's a great rig especially if you play it with a sansamp in front of it. I ended up selling the bass for $800 (I know I could have gotten more, but it was to family member). It's hilarious the responses you get from craig's list though. Some guy told me he would give me $200 for the cab and that there was no way I could get more than that. (I bought it brand new for like $700 and it's still pretty much mint). Yeah I'm gonna sell a 4x10 Mesa cab for $200. I wouldn't sell my piece of crap Eden 2x10 combo for that.

That said, I think I got all of it sold, just working out a couple of details. I hate selling gear, even if I don't use it, it's sad to see it go.