Opportunity to buy a Bernie

[Dirty_Boogie]

I have an opportunity to buy a used, but mint 2014 SE Bernie Marsden in Vintage Sunburst with SE gig bag. Need to know if the price is fair. If ok to ask on the forum, please can someone give me an idea of a fair value. If not, PM's are welcome. Thanks!

 

[toothace]

More than you are willing to pay is too much, anything less is a bargain If you do an eBay search they are starting at $450, on Reverb $600.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

All used SE’s are worth $350 stock.

 

[WEDGE]

Got mine for 290 and I play it every day. Love it.

 

[AP515]

Serg is right but for a Bernie I'd go $400.

 

[László]

If I bought a Bernie, I’d change its name to Chucky.

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

Thanks for the replies. Asking $450 locally - I think I'll pass. If it were a killer deal, I'd take it.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Thanks for the replies. Asking $450 locally - I think I'll pass. If it were a killer deal, I'd take it.

Are you looking for a singlecut guitar? If so, you can’t do better than a Bernie for under $1000, realistically I’d say more than that but...

I know I said all SE’s are worth $350 stock but, my Bernie is an amazing guitar, I don’t care what it’s worth or what it cost. If you’re looking, $450 is fine... just don’t sell it, you won’t want to anyway.

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

Are you looking for a singlecut guitar? If so, you can’t do better than a Bernie for under $1000, realistically I’d say more than that but...

I know I said all SE’s are worth $350 stock but, my Bernie is an amazing guitar, I don’t care what it’s worth or what it cost. If you’re looking, $450 is fine... just don’t sell it, you won’t want to anyway.

Thanks for the follow-up. I'm tempted, but not 100% sure if I'm into a singlecut. If any else wants to snag it, let me know - I'll point you in the right direction.

 

[WEDGE]

Thanks for the replies. Asking $450 locally - I think I'll pass. If it were a killer deal, I'd take it.

I would offer that you try to play it first, if it’s a good one that’s is not stupid money at all.

 

[WEDGE]

Also I have flipped like a dozen single cuts over the years including les Paul standards a custom and an R9 and a couple Tremontis but this is a keeper. Don’t discount the single cut without playing it.

 

[bodia]

Bernie's rule! Go play it, and then give him your cash before he comes to his senses!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

If I bought a Bernie, I’d change its name to Chucky.

I’d love to spend a “Weekend at Bernie’s”

 

[mojo1fan]

I just bought one in excellent condition for $400 and think I got a good deal (owner had installed locking tuners and different pickups). All the others I found online were $550 and up.

 

[LTigh]

^Same here. 'Cept for $399 the previous owner in my case swapped out for a bone nut and some good guts (CTS pots, Orange drop cap, and Switchcraft jack).

I added a set of SD Seth Lovers and a MannMade 2300 adjustable bridge and a Switchcraft switch. While it may not be Bernie's '58 Les Paul what "inspired" it, the Marsden definitely holds its own. Seeing some of the other mods in here kinda makes me want to get some Core speed knobs.