How much should I ask for my stuff?

[Rampage]

Well, I am going to do another total gear overhaul and I was wondering what you guys think I should price my gear at. I never like posting up prices that are too high and feeling like a dick after I realize it is too high, and I don't want to put it too low as to lose money. So I figure, who else is better to talk about prices with than other guitarists?

Here is what I've got:

1. '94 Mesa/Boogie Mark IVA shorthead - Immaculate condition, tubes only have been in there for a few months. Comes with FU-3 and original cover. Absolutely no flaws.

2. '93 (or so I was told, have yet to verify) Mesa/Boogie Thiele - Immaculate condition, loaded with original EV-12L. Again, absolutely no flaws. And matches the Mark IV perfectly!

3. '07 Avatar G212 Vintage Premier 2x12 - Brand new condition. Got it in May and barely used it. Loaded with a Vintage 30/G12H30 combination. Had the grill upgraded to a black one for $30.

4. Digitech Metalmaster pedal - Good condition, a couple very minor scratches and thats it. Comes with a 9v power supply.

5. Tascam GT-MKII guitar trainer - Brand new condition. Got it a few months ago and never used it. Comes with a power supply.

Thanks in advance

 

[ToneAddictJon]

The Mark IV you can probably get between $1100 and $1600 for depending on how bad someone wants one (I had a guy in my area offer me $1600 for mine a few days after I bought it for a lot less than that).

The Thiele you could probably snatch between $200 and $400 for.

The rest of the stuff I'm not sure. I would try selling it all together for about $2000, maybe a little more that way you give the buyer room to "haggle" with. The question is what are you looking to replace it with?

 

[Rampage]

Thanks for the feedback man, that is about what I am hoping to get for it all. We'll see how it all goes.

I am going to be replacing the rig with an Engl Powerball and Mesa Rectifier 4x12. I need more searing modern metal tone and the Mark IV just isn't doing it for me. I tried a two channel Dual Rectifier and it got close, it just didn't have all the versatility that the PB has. It is a real shame because I absolutely love the lead tone of the Mark IV, but more often than not in our band situation we play harmonized lines and I would rather have a tone that would mix better with my other guitarist than go over him.

 

[MusicManJP6]

Man, you are really going to do it! Good luck!!!!!

 

[Rampage]

Indeed I am. I feel bad about considering selling my Mesa gear, but it is all about what I am going to be most happy with that matters.

 

[ToneAddictJon]

What ever gets you the tone your after is all that matters. Good luck, and you shouldn't have a problem selling the Mark IV they are hot right now and it seems everyone wants one and will pay top dollar for a used one. You can always give me the thiele I could use a second one :twisted:

 

[Rampage]

Yeah man, I am hoping the Powerball or Savage will be it for me. I feel like I will be backstabbing Mesa as I have come to love them, but I just can't find that sound I want anywhere else. Oh well, I hope someone picks up the Mark IV so both of us can have amps that suit us well.

 

[eltrain858]

I feel like I will be backstabbing Mesa as I have come to love them, but I just can't find that sound I want anywhere else.

at least you're going for a mesa cab...

 

[Rampage]

I feel like I will be backstabbing Mesa as I have come to love them, but I just can't find that sound I want anywhere else.

at least you're going for a mesa cab...

Indeed. Best 4x12s I have heard, but not always the most attainable.