CaptainBlackarm16 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) So I've been chatting to a guy about a trade deal on my Dingwall AB1 and my lovely PRS SE Kestral, for a Status S2, I'm just wondering, is this a worthwhile deal or am I being ripped off? Both are fantastic basses and I'm sure the Status is too, but I can't help but feel a little bit like maybe there's too much on offer on my end? Edited September 26, 2016 by CaptainBlackarm16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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markorbit Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I love some Status basses but I'd agree with your intuition regarding value. Removing the PRS brings things nearer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZilchWoolham Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Personally I'd rather have the Status than the Dingwall (and Kestrel), and I'm assuming you feel the same way since you're considering the offer. Going purely by market value, though, he would certainly be the real winner of the two of you. Is he looking to sell it, or was he interested in the Dingwall specifically? Who initiated the negotiations? Since he's looking to trade his bass for two others, I've a feeling he isn't desperately wanting for your particular duo, and might just end up selling one or both shortly after the deal's been made. If he agrees to sell it, that might be preferable for you, provided you're given enough time to sell the Dingwall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhiggins Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I prefer the Ab1 to the S2 [ looks and tone/sound ] so i guess its a matter of where your preferences lay...but i definitely wouldnt sweeten the deal with the Kestral if it was me The playerbility and passive tone of the Kestrals are hard to beat for any money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Bolt-on fretted S2 with no lights would probably sell privately for around £12-1300 as a rough guide. Judging by used prices on the other two on the net I'd say strip the PRS out the equation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I'd echo what other folk are saying here.. AB1 with nice top is worth as least as much as the S2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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