Evil Undead Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I was in town this afternoon, and I saw an Ibanez SR506 in a pawn shop. I tried it out and it played great, very low action, nice straight neck, electrics all seemed to work ok. Bit of denting on the body that these models are notorious for, that doesn't bother me. They said that I can have it for £249 if I'm interested - seems like one of those too good to be true deals. Although I have to take into account that it will need a new set of strings, so that will take the price up to £300. I'm a bit skint but it's payday today I'm a bit hesitant as I have never owned a 6 string, but I was impressed. So, is it a good deal? Should I go for it? I'd love to hear some thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Found you a showcase vid, chief, so you can have a little listen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q74i_XNfjTE Beyond that, I know nothing - sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 £51 for a set of strings??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 [quote name='fender73' timestamp='1332531025' post='1589775'] £51 for a set of strings??? [/quote] Ha no, I'm overestimating. But I like Elixir's on Soundgears. I have a low B, but I'd need the other 5. £30 for the 4 set, and £9 for the high C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 If you like it, will use it and can afford to eat after buying it then do it. Six months down the line you could sell it for the same amount if you look after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Elixirs?? you must be rich! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 [quote name='fender73' timestamp='1332535502' post='1589865'] Elixirs?? you must be rich! [/quote] If only! Just about getting by from one month to the next mate. But, I don't smoke, don't go out on the town... bass is my only hobby and the only thing I really spend any money on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 my Peavey Grind 6 has a set of Elixirs on it at the mo put on by the previous owner so it'll be interesting to see how many gigs and rehearsals they last before they need changing.They will subsequnetly be changed for Warwick Reds though. Good luck with the bass, my advice, go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowley Birkin QC Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Or........you could save the money and put it towards the Markbass Combo you wanted from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 If it's a pawn shop, I reckon you could haggle the price down a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 [quote name='Rowley Birkin QC' timestamp='1332536955' post='1589879'] Or........you could save the money and put it towards the Markbass Combo you wanted from me! [/quote] I thought you sold it because you had other people interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1332537031' post='1589883'] If it's a pawn shop, I reckon you could haggle the price down a bit more. [/quote] That was with my haggling it was £350 a while back but wasn't selling because they wanted too much. So they knocked it down to £280, and I beat them down to £250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowley Birkin QC Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 [quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1332538568' post='1589902'] I thought you sold it because you had other people interested? [/quote] Ah well, it seems there's lots of people on here with more ambition than cash....they ask for a deal.........I agree..........they still don't buy it! Window shoppers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Any more opinions? I gotta let them know today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Tell them you'll give them the cash there and then for £230. If they say no... walk out. Come back after after 10 minutes and say you've changed your mind and will take it for £250? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylkinut Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1332573648' post='1590138'] Tell them you'll give them the cash there and then for £230. If they say no... walk out. Come back after after 10 minutes and say you've changed your mind and will take it for £250? [/quote] This, but make it £130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1332573648' post='1590138'] Tell them you'll give them the cash there and then for £230. If they say no... walk out. Come back after after 10 minutes and say you've changed your mind and will take it for £250? [/quote] So £250 isn't really a good price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1332575058' post='1590145'] So £250 isn't really a good price? [/quote] It probably is but the idea is that by heading to the door they get nervous and will take you a bit more seriously. It's happened to me before and I got called back and got my price rather than theirs. I don't know the actual value of the instrument but it's been sat there a while and they're happy to settle at £250 so why wouldn't they be happy to settle at £230 It's your call at the end of the day, just trying to get another £20 off for ya. Use the argument that it needs new strings and a full luthier setup. Use long words too. Tell them it's got bad intonation infact and it's going to take a bit of money to fix that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1332575930' post='1590151'] Use the argument that it needs ... a full luthier setup. [/quote] ...and of course because there are 50% more strings than a standard bass, that'll be half as expensive again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I would only buy it if you're fairly sure that you'll use. I don't think there's a [i]massive[/i] market for 2nd hand 6s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='Ed_S' timestamp='1332577787' post='1590169'] ...and of course because there are 50% more strings than a standard bass, that'll be half as expensive again! [/quote] . It's a good argument to use - I wont tell them I can set it up myself hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) It's a sad reflection on what this forum has done to me that I was thinking "buy" as soon as I read the subject line! Edited March 24, 2012 by ras52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1332579912' post='1590199'] It's a sad reflection on what this forum has done to me that I was thinking "buy" as soon as I read the subject line! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='Adrenochrome' timestamp='1332578887' post='1590187'] I would only buy it if you're fairly sure that you'll use. I don't think there's a [i]massive[/i] market for 2nd hand 6s. [/quote] A good point. There's not a massive market for much at the moment! I'd push hard for a deal, [i]on your terms[/i]... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1332586483' post='1590282'] A good point. There's not a massive market for much at the moment! I'd push hard for a deal, [i]on your terms[/i]... [/quote] This. I reckon the sight of £200 in cash will do it. Let us know how you get on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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