Question Would you pay $850...

[jlepre]

...for a used 2001 SR5 Trans Red in practically NEW condition? It still has the plastic on the pick guard.

I have the opportunity to pick this up locally, but not sure if this is a solid deal. I'm leaning toward YES, but wanted some input from my fellow knuckleheads.

 

[mynan]

That's reasonable.

 

[Tom F]

I paid a little more than that for my SR5 and though I got a good deal - seems like a no-brainer to me if you're in the market.

 

[keko]

It's almost a gift!

 

[MadMatt]

Hell yes! From an EU perspective that is a steal!

 

[smallequestrian]

How many $850 stingray fives have you see available?

 

[oli@bass]

quite the deal...

 

[jlepre]

My main concern was that it's a 10 year old bass. Are they STILL worth that much? How much did it sell for back in 2001?

 

[laneline]

Hey John , It sounds like a good price, I would think a well played one with some wear would sell for that much, so if it's clean and has a good neck, sounds like a deal. Here's a similar one on the Bay ( in case you haven't seen it ) with 5 days left to give you a feel,the opening bid is $850 and it was bought in '05 :
Ernie Ball MusicMan Stingray 5 bass guitar - eBay (item 190503578817 end time Feb-28-11 12:02:48 PST)

 

[jlepre]

Thanks Rick,

I haven't seen the bass in person yet, as the guy is a little far for me to take a casual ride. I'm planning on meeting him tomorrow, so we'll se, but from the pics it looks almost brand new, with some nice bird eye on the neck.

 

[MadMatt]

My main concern was that it's a 10 year old bass. Are they STILL worth that much? How much did it sell for back in 2001?

Taking currencies into account, I paid more for my 15 Year old fretless SR5! I believe newer SR5's are moving at around $900 to $1000 right now so I would not hesitate too long. If possible play it first of course.

 

[danny-79]

Thats a good price, never mind what side of the pond your on !!

 

[MingusBASS]

I think you know it's a great price, but if you are needing someone to push you over the edge... DO IT!

 

[jlepre]

Here's a pic of the bass in question. What do you guys think?

 

[DTG]

Buy it and if you don't like it sell it to one of European heads that would cost me around 1500 euros !
And I would nearly kill for trans red sr5 with a maple board

 

[jlepre]

I am going to meet the guy tomorrow afternoon, and if all goes well, I will bring this baby home! The only deal breaker for me would be a bad neck, but let's hope this is not the case.

PLUS the way I look at it, if I don't like it, I can get ALL of my money back RIGHT?

 

[MattOfSweden]

Wonderful looking SR5, I say definitely go for it!

 

[nurnay]

Looks great, if it plays nice, do it. Can't beat that price!

 

[Manfloozy]

Good deal. 10 years old in pristine condition.... It's almost to the point where it's value starts going UP.

I think you could resell it without much trouble for that price.

BUT most importantly, go with your instinct when you play it.

 

[A.J.]

The neck looks figured and it's got the old school pickguard and pickup cover. Go for it!