[traynor_garnet]

I've been offered a trade involving a G&L Asat Classic Tribute. I have played Tributes before and know they are pretty nice guitars, but I am having trouble tracking down typical used prices. Since searches keep failing to separate the tribute series from the USA line, I thought I would see if there is anyone here 'in the know.'

This particular guitar is made in Indonessia, meaning it is a newer build. It looks to be in good shape (haven't seen it in person yet), comes with a hard shell case, tobacco sunburst colour. It looks like the guitar below.

Any idea what these are typically worth used? It seems they sell new for around $700-750 CDN but I know G&L do not hold their value as well as Fenders do.

Any help appreciated,
TG

 

[bigboki]

as far as I know typical asking used prices are around $500. The cheapest I have seen are around $300
Those are asking kijiji prices. I don't really know what are real sale prices.

hope this helps.
yours truly
Bojan

 

[laristotle]

I agree as well. $450/500 with the h/case.

 

[knight_yyz]

You can go to reverb.com they have a feature which shows how many of a particular item sold as well as all the prices.

 

[traynor_garnet]

Thanks guys! They hold their value better than I thought. I'm just not sure a trade for a vintage Traynor YGM-3 is completely even but I will check it out a bit more. The problem is asking price and price received are not always the same. I'll see if reverb helps clear that up.

 

[Steadfastly]

I've seen them new on MF for $300.00 or $399.00 USD.

 

[vokey design]

One near me for $350 with hard case

 

[traynor_garnet]

You can go to reverb.com they have a feature which shows how many of a particular item sold as well as all the prices.

Do you have a link? I cannot find this info.

 

[traynor_garnet]

I've seen them new on MF for $300.00 or $399.00 USD.

Really!!! For an ASAP classic tribute?

 

[knight_yyz]

Price Guide

 

[knight_yyz]

G&L ASAT Classic Tribute 2010s Solid Finish or Sunburst Price Guide

 

[traynor_garnet]

G&L ASAT Classic Tribute 2010s Solid Finish or Sunburst Price Guide

Wow, that is awesome! Thanks so much.

If you throw out the one result that must be a typo or a mislisting, it looks like this wouldn't be a fair straight up trade for a vintage YGM-3. I'll see if the other party is interested in adding money but I probably already know the answer.

TG

 

[laristotle]

Definitely not even trade.
Send him this link of the YGM-3 and the Tribute link from K_YYZ and go from there.
Traynor YGM-3 Guitar Mate Reverb 1972 Black Price Guide

 

[capnjim]

Its actually a pretty even trade if you go buy what stuff sells for on Kijiji. Plus, they are amazing guitars and are equal to any guitar priced 10x more.

What I always do in these trade situations, is ask for 150$ cash extra, as your amp is vintage after all.....
It all depends on whether or not you are looking for a really good guitar to keep, or a guitar to flip. If you aren't planning on keeping it, keep the Traynor and wait a month or so until you get that buyer who knows what it is and will pay the 350-400$ that they sell for on Kijiji.
Cheers

 

[Steadfastly]

Really!!! For an ASAP classic tribute?

Yes, they were putting them on the Stupid Deal of the Day quite often about six months or so ago. Go search some of my threads under Kijiji alerts and you should find one or two. You can likely get 15% off almost anytime by calling and asking.

 

[traynor_garnet]

I have always wanted a Tele so I am not thinking of this trade as an instant flip. I think it would only be an 'even' straight up trade if I give him the upper most end of the price scale for his guitar and accept the lowest end of price scale for mine. I'll see if he will add cash but pass if he isn't willing.

TG