Value of my Sterling

[rvalenti]

Hi all.

I hate posts like these too. I have a very nice 1998 Sterling bass that I unfortunately need to put up for sale. It's light metallic gray, clear guard with a birds-eye neck with a rosewood board. I've been watching the eBay for some time trying to get a handle of what it's actually worth, but you just don't see all that many birds-eye Sterlings changing hands. Does the bird's-eye neck add or detract from the value somewhat? I can see it being a desirable trait as well as an undesirable one due to the constant truss-rod tweaking required.

Or should I just go with "it's worth $500 ~ $1,000 depending on who wants it, the day of the week, and the weather forecast"? LOL!

Any insight here is greatly appreciated.

 

[Jazzbassman23]

As a dyed-in-the-wool Sterling player, I have to tell you that I would not pay extra for the birdseye.

 

[Dr Stankface]

I'd say about $800 depending on condition. Pic?

 

[Psycho Ward]

I'd say about $800 depending on condition. Pic?

I'm with Stanky.

 

[rvalenti]

Pic tomorrow. Promise!

Thanks guys!

 

[rvalenti]

Here she is. Wonderful instrument, but I just don't get to play it these days.

Have a good weekend, all!

 

[tiffles]

birdseye, we need that birdseye

 

[rvalenti]

birdseye, we need that birdseye

Here's a taste.

 

[tiffles]

mmm purdy.

 

[bovinehost]

Going used rate for Sterlings in decent shape is 750-850.

Someone might pay you more for that nice birds-asshole neck, but you never know with those.

Beautiful bass, no matter what. I like the finish!

Good luck.

Jack

 

[Musicman Nut]

Going used rate for Sterlings in decent shape is 750-850.

Someone might pay you more for that nice birds-asshole neck, but you never know with those.

Beautiful bass, no matter what. I like the finish!

Good luck.

Jack

Oh My Gosh Jack! Such Langage, where ya learning to swear like that, Probably from that other site, lol.

 

[bovinehost]

I'm ex-Navy, Dave.

We had to take classes and stuff.

 

[rvalenti]

Thanks all!

I'll clean it up and throw it up on the 'bay next week and see how it does. Birds-asshole neck and all.

Much appreciated.

 

[TSanders]

I'm ex-Navy, Dave.

We had to take classes and stuff.

%#$%^ yes you did. Too funny Jack.