Waddycall Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hi, Can anyone give me a rough idea what I should expect to pay in a private sale for a 10 year old corvette standard (passive, bubinga) in near mint condition. No mention of a case. There's one for sale near me and I could be interested but the asking price seems a bit high. I'd rather not say what the price is for a minute and see what you think. Thanks, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Depends on condition. For a passive one anything over £400 would be a no-no for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 From what I've seen, £400 is about right for a normal Corvette right now. Bubinga is a bit different and you might pay a bit more for that. Or you might pay less as bubinga is undeniably heavy. If you're thinking of gigging with it you might want to feel the weight first, before parting with your hard-earned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1443886830' post='2878490'] From what I've seen, £400 is about right for a normal Corvette right now. Bubinga is a bit different and you might pay a bit more for that. Or you might pay less as bubinga is undeniably heavy. If you're thinking of gigging with it you might want to feel the weight first, before parting with your hard-earned. [/quote] This is a very good point. Even at my age (19/20 at the time) my back and shoulders were really feeling the strain of the bubinga corvette. I think I sold mine for £420ish but it was the active model and in pretty good nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddycall Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thanks for the weight tip not something I was aware of. The bass is fairly local to me so I would be able to try it out before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Warwick's, in contrary to many of the generalisations made about them, are not generically any heavier than any other brand. My Corvette is a featherweight. I would say that the bass would be a great price at about £450 - and it will be a fantastic instrument at that price point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordep Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 if the neck is made of wenge (pre 2000 model), 400 and above is ok depending on condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddycall Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 It has a wenge neck but is a 2005 model. How would that compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddycall Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) The asking price is just shy of £600 so I think I'll give it a miss. Thanks for the help. Pete Edited October 3, 2015 by Waddycall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 [quote name='Waddycall' timestamp='1443890352' post='2878541'] The asking price is just shy of £600 so I think I'll give it a miss. Thanks for the help. Pete [/quote] My 96 Vette with the thinner wenge neck, brass nut was priced at £550 and easily worth that if not more. I'd have thought a 2005/6 would have had the thicker Ovankol neck? I sold a 2005 Ash body as I didn't like the chunky Ovankol neck, I think it was sold around £350 ish...a lot of bass for the money. The MEC pickups I find a bit weedy though, I modified mine with Bartolini's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 [quote name='Waddycall' timestamp='1443889568' post='2878530'] It has a wenge neck but is a 2005 model. How would that compare? [/quote] It would be a custom shop if it does. 2005 Corvette Standard has an Ovankgol neck. It is highly likely to be Ovangkol, but if it is wenge then like I say it will have to be a custom order and worth more as a result. [quote name='Waddycall' timestamp='1443890352' post='2878541'] The asking price is just shy of £600 so I think I'll give it a miss. Thanks for the help. Pete [/quote] Much too high. Hang around, you will find one for circa £400 on here or the Warwick forum in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I just bought a 96 passive Bubinga corvette from the forum with hard case and postage at £450. Well pleased at that price. It weighs 9.6 pounds so no featherweight but not overly heavy either. The thing plays like butter and sounds killer. Wouldn't have gone to £600 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddycall Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Certainly sounds overpriced then. Looking again the neck is ovangkol not wenge so definitely a standard corvette. I could try a cheeky offer but I think I know what the answer will be. Thanks chaps, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Definitely throw an offer in. No harm done there, they can only say no. You never know you may get lucky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddycall Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Well I offered £450 and got declined so I'll keep on looking. Thanks for the help. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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