What sort of jazz bass would be a fair swap for a 4H Stingray?

[horribleman]

I've got terrible GAS for a nice jazz bass, and I have a lovely 4H Sunburst ray.

If I were in luck and there was a trade to be done, what kind of jazz (fender and other makes) would you guys consider to be a fair swap in terms of value?

[phil_the_bassist]

[quote name='horribleman' post='512245' date='Jun 12 2009, 04:07 PM']I've got terrible GAS for a nice jazz bass, and I have a lovely 4H Sunburst ray.

If I were in luck and there was a trade to be done, what kind of jazz (fender and other makes) would you guys consider to be a fair swap in terms of value?[/quote]


probably best to chuck this to the For Sale section, as then you can be in direct contact to peeps wanting to trade Jazzes with Rays

[dlloyd]

[quote name='horribleman' post='512245' date='Jun 12 2009, 04:07 PM']I've got terrible GAS for a nice jazz bass, and I have a lovely 4H Sunburst ray.

If I were in luck and there was a trade to be done, what kind of jazz (fender and other makes) would you guys consider to be a fair swap in terms of value?[/quote]

Probably an American Standard 4 string.

[iamapirate]

oooooohhhh....... I have an american 4 string jazz - brand new (4 months old - 1 miniscule 1mm dent in it).... hmmmm......... do I want to swap. I might have to have a try out with one in GAK first...

[kevbass]

[quote name='dlloyd' post='512278' date='Jun 12 2009, 04:41 PM']Probably an American Standard 4 string.[/quote]

I think a ray is worth more than an american standard, I would say an american jazz deluxe or a 75 usa reissue or something similar

[Machines]

Hmm value wise i'd say a US standard is a fair swap. They're both roughly £1000 new - even if the Stingray does have a bit of an edge in quality.

[mike257]

I picked up my Sandberg in a trade for a Stingray 2005 Ltd Ed. It's a huge step up from a standard US jazz (in my opinion, of course). If it's a trade you're after, it's worth waiting for something you really fancy, everything pops up on here sooner or later!

[iamapirate]

I got my standard jazz brand new from GAK for (including hard case) £769, so I would be getting the better half of the deal if i did swap.. However, it was from my grandad's inheritance, so I'm not sure I'll ever be letting go of it! XD

[Machines]

US Jazzes have seen a price increase recently, but it looks like not as much as I thought ! They seem to be £869 on GAK and Stingrays are £999 (2EQ). SO not a fat lot in it, but it's enough to expect a little extra on top or some sweeteners.