Electric Guitars

[celtic30]

On Friday I traded $200 and a mint 2001 USA Fender Tele in see thru Olympic white with a maple neck and fretboard for a minty 2003 Fender Eric Clapton sig strat in the solid black color with the maple neck/board. I think I made out like a bandit, especially since I don't play the tele too much at all. Thoughts?

[Teleken]

If you're happy with the EC Strat, I think you did fine.

[herbivore]

I guess it comes down to the condition of both instruments, and which one you prefer. As far as price goes YOU > HIM.

[Dougy]

don't know about the actual value of these guitars, but I'd take a strat over a tele any day...

[celtic30]

Both guitars were in great shape. Both were players guitars, but they had been taken care of very nicely.

['s mel gibson]

Because the Strat's an EC sig and probably with the quiet Lace Sensor pups, I think you did real well. Although there are some people who think Tele's are the greatest, if it's not your style, you have dealt with the problem!
Enjoy!

[celtic30]

Actually it's the newer version with the Noiseless pickups...which are considered an upgrade from the Lace Sensors...I love them. They are really loud too...

['s mel gibson]

Right on!

[batotman]

Well then, no lace sensors!!!! SCORE!!!!!

I say thats a damn smart trade!

[JoeBoy]

Well done.

[miken]

Let's sum this up:

1. You got the better guitar, with better resale.
2. You received about $1,200 (given a years play) for roughly $700 ($500 for the Tele with 3 years play + 200 cash).

3. You won big my friend. Enjoy the EC.

And
If you traded with a friend, you should buy him a lunch.