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When do you sell??
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gush
Where is that speedo pic
Was this a Pulp Fiction reference???
Glide-bpm
Number of GLiDE's to change a lightbulb...
That's why I install esp arming adjuster/EVH TremEndus tremolo stabilizer devices on all of my tremolo equipped guitars. It actually increases sustain and resonance. Easy to disable it without removal as well.In reality, I sell when I don't play them. But the trick is, I'll go through phases, that can last months, so I have to be careful not to end up with seller's remorse (I rarely get buyer's remorse LOL).
For example, I had all but resigned to sell my DGT, because I wasn't playing it much. But then I put new strings on it, conditioned the fretboard, removed the Tremol-No (which I was using so I could float the trem but still drop D for the band), and I've been playing ONLY it for a week now LOL.
FYI, the Tremol-No requires a replacement of the spring clamp, and I didn't notice it at the time of install, but DID notice it at the time of UN-install, that clamp that comes with the Tremol-No decreased resonance. Guitar had less resonance, less ring. More of a thud. Especially on the low E. I was surprised how much difference removing it made. That and new strings, the guitar went from "yeah I'll probably sell it soon" to "uh... hold that thought."
So Now I have to figure out something else to sell so I can buy a Fiore
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5Springer
Tone searching since 1974
I typically start thinking about selling when I get that “look” from the better half.. lol
tbp0701
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One of the only times I've sold was a significant purge a few years ago (no PRSi were sold, but Collings, Hamer, and G&L were). It was a combination of wanting money for an unexpected expense, feeling that I had too many, and a few hadn't worked out as well as I'd hoped. I thought of modding two but decided to leave them as in and sell them.
I have since bought a couple basses, including a PRS SE Kingfisher, which I plan to mod, as I like the way it plays and feels, but I think the pickups and pots could be better.
I have since bought a couple basses, including a PRS SE Kingfisher, which I plan to mod, as I like the way it plays and feels, but I think the pickups and pots could be better.
Rod/
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Well, good for you. ! I look at my guitars as tone tools. I’m not a collector of anything .
FatFingerBlues
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BLASPHEMY!
I find myself contemplating a sale. It's a lovely looking guitar, plays nice for what it is, but I just don't love it. Ibanez S1070-PBZ. I want more oomph from it, it doesn't give me that warm fuzzy feeling inside.
Sell it and I have some good pedal budget.
Sell it and I have some good pedal budget.
dogrocketp
I drank the PRS kool aid, and it was tasty!
Sell!
Prina
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No reason to keep it then. There are so many great guitars, amps & pedals out there.
My first PRS, an S2 594 singlecut, was really nice but it's much better off now with a buddy that appreciates it a lot more.
xxxadixxx
Bitten hard by the PRS bug
If I have not played a guitar in 3 months, I start to think about selling. That will lead me to take it out and play it for a bit. If I remember why I do not play it more, then that is usually a sign that it is time to go. Now I am at capacity and trying to stick to a "one in and one out" approach.
CandidPicker
Tone Matters. Use It Well.
@Russ73,
To answer your question, when do I sell, here's a little known secret that can help attract buyers to your sale or auction.
Preferably, if you've already got high-ticket feedback from eBay, stick with eBay. Reverb seems to be a larger market where gear sits at higher sales prices for lengthier times. Feedback from either platform is advantageous, but eBay feedback is more upfront and allows one to ask questions regards a sale.
1. Realize that a guitar sale isn't going to fetch as much as you think it might. My estimate is that any sale price equivalent to 55-60% MSRP will invariably fetch a sale more quickly than an instrument t priced above 65% MSRP. There are exceptions, and condition of instrument as well as sound/tone quality plus playability all feed into the determined sales price.
2. Regards when to sell, here's the secret: I typically will not list an item for sale until the conclusion of the month. The reason for this is because seniors and investors usually receive their government stipends the beginning of the month and typically are more inclined to buy luxury items once their necessary bills are paid. Therefore, if the 3rd of the month occurs during the middle of the week, I'd list a sale with make an offer (not an auction) perhaps 6 days prior to allow potential buyers ample time to view my listing and ask any questions prior to purchasing.
3. Sometimes it takes up to 12 days before a threshold number of views and watchers occur that produces a sale. Dependent on the item being sold, a sale can occur with 25 views and 3 watchers up to 150 views 10 watchers. The general rule of thumb is that a used non-collector's item typically is something one commonly might find in a used shop, with price reflecting that. Any repair or maintenance work that doesn't require extra monetary outlay on the buyer's part is a sales plus, and will also likely prevent a returned item because of buyer's remorse and ensure a successful sale.
To answer your question, when do I sell, here's a little known secret that can help attract buyers to your sale or auction.
Preferably, if you've already got high-ticket feedback from eBay, stick with eBay. Reverb seems to be a larger market where gear sits at higher sales prices for lengthier times. Feedback from either platform is advantageous, but eBay feedback is more upfront and allows one to ask questions regards a sale.
1. Realize that a guitar sale isn't going to fetch as much as you think it might. My estimate is that any sale price equivalent to 55-60% MSRP will invariably fetch a sale more quickly than an instrument t priced above 65% MSRP. There are exceptions, and condition of instrument as well as sound/tone quality plus playability all feed into the determined sales price.
2. Regards when to sell, here's the secret: I typically will not list an item for sale until the conclusion of the month. The reason for this is because seniors and investors usually receive their government stipends the beginning of the month and typically are more inclined to buy luxury items once their necessary bills are paid. Therefore, if the 3rd of the month occurs during the middle of the week, I'd list a sale with make an offer (not an auction) perhaps 6 days prior to allow potential buyers ample time to view my listing and ask any questions prior to purchasing.
3. Sometimes it takes up to 12 days before a threshold number of views and watchers occur that produces a sale. Dependent on the item being sold, a sale can occur with 25 views and 3 watchers up to 150 views 10 watchers. The general rule of thumb is that a used non-collector's item typically is something one commonly might find in a used shop, with price reflecting that. Any repair or maintenance work that doesn't require extra monetary outlay on the buyer's part is a sales plus, and will also likely prevent a returned item because of buyer's remorse and ensure a successful sale.
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When do I sell?
Preferably NEVER. If I have a guitar that I haven't used for a while (if at all), I still believe that I will play it again, that what made me buy it in the first place may return or even just the fact that its not broken/trash is reason enough not to get rid of it, reason enough to keep because you never know when it may be required. You can bet the instant I sell something, I'll actually need the 'one' thing it excelled at or just 'miss' having it so want to buy another to replace.
Why I don't sell is often because I bought them new and/or for a reason, have memories attached and feel that they are worth 'more' to me than the 'value' to someone else. I'd expect to be offered 'more' than its worth before I'd consider selling, more than it would likely cost to replace because I'm 'particular' - you can't replace my guitar with just ANY 'new' equivalent model! Therefore I don't really sell.
That being said, I have sold and I regret selling to this day. It was my 'first' Electric guitar and I wasn't using it - but I didn't realise how all the memories attached with it - my first Gigs, rehearsing with band mates etc so I'd rather keep things and leave the selling to my Kids when I'm gone. I can't get rid of things that I think I might need or enjoy using again.
Preferably NEVER. If I have a guitar that I haven't used for a while (if at all), I still believe that I will play it again, that what made me buy it in the first place may return or even just the fact that its not broken/trash is reason enough not to get rid of it, reason enough to keep because you never know when it may be required. You can bet the instant I sell something, I'll actually need the 'one' thing it excelled at or just 'miss' having it so want to buy another to replace.
Why I don't sell is often because I bought them new and/or for a reason, have memories attached and feel that they are worth 'more' to me than the 'value' to someone else. I'd expect to be offered 'more' than its worth before I'd consider selling, more than it would likely cost to replace because I'm 'particular' - you can't replace my guitar with just ANY 'new' equivalent model! Therefore I don't really sell.
That being said, I have sold and I regret selling to this day. It was my 'first' Electric guitar and I wasn't using it - but I didn't realise how all the memories attached with it - my first Gigs, rehearsing with band mates etc so I'd rather keep things and leave the selling to my Kids when I'm gone. I can't get rid of things that I think I might need or enjoy using again.
I guess I have reached equilibrium and do not intend to sell, however if I apply some logic, maybe I should. I have some project guitars which are great players, but since they were in a sense my creation, they are both beaters yet gems. I retired a Samick Ultramatic which did not play too bad given the truss rod was broken and I never could get the action low like I like. Now, I hang it on the wall and have pilferred parts off it, and basically hang it there for when I need to steal a fret. There isnt anything worth selling now. With 3 Gibson's and a PRS SE standard rounding out my higher end, the lower end is a SG bolt on project (great player with Kent armstrongs, three other non Gibson LP's which were projects of some sort. All play nice so they suit their purpose in diverting wear and tear from the Gibsons or PRS, but are not perfect. They are also not something someone might want to pick up unless I bundled say 3 for $200 or something like that at a garage sale.
But then after that, I would be looked for another investment . . . and the beat goes on. . . .
But then after that, I would be looked for another investment . . . and the beat goes on. . . .
