Xsterling Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 Hello, Can anyone tell me which was the original price of an Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling and the current value? Num. F03832, made in USA, blue pearl body with black pickguard and switch selector, rosewood fretboard, original case. Mint condition, of course! I'm not trying to sell it. It's just curiosity! Thanks! Quote
warwickhunt Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 [quote name='Xsterling' timestamp='1462003119' post='3039415'] Hello, Can anyone tell me which was the original price of an Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling and the current value? Num. F03832, made in USA, blue pearl body with black pickguard and switch selector, rosewood fretboard, original case. Mint condition, of course! I'm not trying to sell it. It's just curiosity! Thanks! [/quote] Unsure of the original price back in 93 when they were first produced but £1200-1300 new now. A quick search will reveal them selling on Basschat for £600-800 but folks have asked for up to £1000... they tend not to sell! Quote
Treb Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 I bought a new one (incl. its case) last year, a 2010 one in vintage sunburst. Paid [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]£[/font][/color]1300 shipping included. Quote
Xsterling Posted April 30, 2016 Author Posted April 30, 2016 According to de serial number it was made in 2001, if that matters. Quote
warwickhunt Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 [quote name='Xsterling' timestamp='1462005343' post='3039444'] According to de serial number it was made in 2001, if that matters. [/quote] Makes no difference at all; the first ones with the bridge mutes 'might' command a slightly higher price but 2001 has no redeeming merit so it'll be the same as the ones for sale on here at the moment £600-£700 Quote
Delberthot Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1462003657' post='3039420'] Unsure of the original price back in 93 when they were first produced but £1200-1300 new now. A quick search will reveal them selling on Basschat for £600-800 but folks have asked for up to £1000... they tend not to sell! [/quote] They're [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/music-man-sterling-black-black-rosewood-pick-guard/78487"]£1500[/url] now and £1600 for the natural ones. Very underrated basses Edited April 30, 2016 by Delberthot Quote
dlloyd Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 [quote name='Xsterling' timestamp='1462005343' post='3039444'] According to de serial number it was made in 2001, if that matters. [/quote] UK RRP in 2002 was £1250. Quote
Delberthot Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 For reference my SR5 without a case was £999 when I bought it new in 2000 so I would've guessed the Sterling to be maybe £800ish(?) street price Quote
Xsterling Posted April 30, 2016 Author Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) Thanks to everyone. Yes, I remember that it was around £1400 but I wanted to confirm that. It's a very good bass, for sure!! Edited April 30, 2016 by Xsterling Quote
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