GUITAR BOARD

> Ive got two guitars (an Aria LW-12 dreadnought acoustic and a Vagabond
> travel guitar - see <http://stringsmith.com>) which are surplus to
> requirements - I dont use the dreadnought as the body shape doesnt
> suit me, and I no longer travel enough to justify the Vagabond.
>
> Id like to release some funds from them and buy a single guitar which
> fits me better. Im constitutionally not suited to selling things, and I
> really dont want to get into the hassle of using e-bay, so any
> suggestions before I simply take them to Cash Converters?
>
> Im in Hampshire if that is relevant.

> How much are you asking?

> And tell me about the LW-12.

> JNugent wrote:
>
>> How much are you asking?
>
> Good question. Its hard for me to get much idea of realistic value for
> these guitars.
>
> Im hoping (possibly vainly) to make enough on them to make a good
> contribution to buying a fairly inexpensive replacement - the sort of
> thing Im thinking of is probably in the Ł300 to Ł500 range.
>
> According to a luthier friend, the Aria was quoted at about Ł260 in the
> blue book(?).

> The Vagabond is currently $400 new, plus usual import costs etc...

>> And tell me about the LW-12.
>
> In case youre misled by the name, its not a 12-string. Its a 6-string
> dreadnought with a cedar top - back and sides Im not sure about. Basic
> under-the-saddle piezo which sounds OK with some outboard processing.
>
> Good action and a good sound if you like what dreadnoughts do. Its
> simply not the best size and shape for me, and for what I like to play
> (more fingerstyle, I guess) its not the ideal sound either.
>
> Well used, but not really gigged, and in very good condition. I can
> probably find a photo if youd like...

> Ive got two guitars (an Aria LW-12 dreadnought acoustic and a Vagabond
> travel guitar - see <http://stringsmith.com>) which are surplus to
> requirements - I dont use the dreadnought as the body shape doesnt
> suit me, and I no longer travel enough to justify the Vagabond.
>
> Id like to release some funds from them and buy a single guitar which
> fits me better. Im constitutionally not suited to selling things, and I
> really dont want to get into the hassle of using e-bay, so any
> suggestions before I simply take them to Cash Converters?
>
> Im in Hampshire if that is relevant.

>
> Mark Bluemel wrote in message
> news:g2tqo0$kn7$1@aioe.org...
>> Ive got two guitars (an Aria LW-12 dreadnought acoustic and a Vagabond
>> travel guitar - see <http://stringsmith.com>) which are surplus to
>> requirements - I dont use the dreadnought as the body shape doesnt
>> suit me, and I no longer travel enough to justify the Vagabond.
>>
>> Id like to release some funds from them and buy a single guitar which
>> fits me better. Im constitutionally not suited to selling things, and I
>> really dont want to get into the hassle of using e-bay, so any
>> suggestions before I simply take them to Cash Converters?
>>
>> Im in Hampshire if that is relevant.
>
> Cash convertors have a policy of haggling with you over prices. They will
> ry to knock you down as much as possible unlike many other shops. I woudl
> recommend taking some time to sell them via ebay or your local paper. Your
> likely to get a much better return. At least go to cash convertors with an
> open mind and be ready to carry your guitar home again if theprice isnt
> right.
>
> Angof

> JNugent wrote:
>
>> How much are you asking?
>
> Good question. Its hard for me to get much idea of realistic value for
> these guitars.
>
> Im hoping (possibly vainly) to make enough on them to make a good
> contribution to buying a fairly inexpensive replacement - the sort of
> thing Im thinking of is probably in the Ł300 to Ł500 range.
>
> According to a luthier friend, the Aria was quoted at about Ł260 in the
> blue book(?).
>
> The Vagabond is currently $400 new, plus usual import costs etc...
>
>> And tell me about the LW-12.
>
> In case youre misled by the name, its not a 12-string. Its a 6-string
> dreadnought with a cedar top - back and sides Im not sure about. Basic
> under-the-saddle piezo which sounds OK with some outboard processing.
>
> Good action and a good sound if you like what dreadnoughts do. Its
> simply not the best size and shape for me, and for what I like to play
> (more fingerstyle, I guess) its not the ideal sound either.
>
> Well used, but not really gigged, and in very good condition. I can
> probably find a photo if youd like...

> Angof wrote in message
> news:csydnQZkTrDvkc7VnZ2dnUVZ8umdnZ2d@posted.plusnet...
>> Mark Bluemel wrote in message
>> news:g2tqo0$kn7$1@aioe.org...
>>> Ive got two guitars (an Aria LW-12 dreadnought acoustic and a Vagabond
>>> travel guitar - see <http://stringsmith.com>) which are surplus to
>>> requirements - I dont use the dreadnought as the body shape doesnt
>>> suit me, and I no longer travel enough to justify the Vagabond.
>>>
>>> Id like to release some funds from them and buy a single guitar which
>>> fits me better. Im constitutionally not suited to selling things, and I
>>> really dont want to get into the hassle of using e-bay, so any
>>> suggestions before I simply take them to Cash Converters?
>>>
>>> Im in Hampshire if that is relevant.
>> Cash convertors have a policy of haggling with you over prices. They will
>> ry to knock you down as much as possible unlike many other shops. I woudl
>> recommend taking some time to sell them via ebay or your local paper. Your
>> likely to get a much better return. At least go to cash convertors with an
>> open mind and be ready to carry your guitar home again if theprice isnt
>> right.
>>
>> Angof
>
> I got rid of a guitar at Cash Converters once and they checked the prices of
> similar models via eBay and offered a lot less than I would have got on
> eBay. I needed the cash at the time so I agreed but next time will
> definately use eBay.