> From: "Steve Gilliland" > Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2000 11:06:24 CDT > Subject: Best source for '59 Bassman RI? > > I ready to purchase a '59 Bassman RI -- or equivalent. > > I've received pricing from two of the largest music stores in my area. One > had a price of $899.95 (plus shipping; they don't have any in stock). The > other place was slightly higher -- but said they would match their > competitor's price. > > This leads to a few questions: > > Is this a fair (best) price? > > Is there some other source out there (on-line, whatever) selling these amps > at a significantly lower price? > > Should I be considering some other amp in this price range ($750 to $1000)? > I own a SF Champ, and now want to step up to a tube combo with 40W - 50W of > power. > > Thanks for any and all input.
Go to a music store where they are Fenders dealers and offer them %40 off of list price in cash. Make sure you know the correct list price in advance. Merchants love the sight of $100 bills fanned out in a customer's hand. Pay %35 off if you have to, but not less.