Would you trade an R7 Stinger for a used 50th Anniversary R8?

[E-Rock]

Help me out here, guys.

I own a much-loved R7 Stinger, bought new by me from Music Machine in '03. Goldtop with a '60 slim-taper neck. All other specs as a "regular" R7 (with braz, of course). Completely stock.

A buddy is now offering to sell me his recently-purchased R8 50th Anniversary Murphy. Gorgeous guitar, of course, with a really nice figured top. I've held and strummed it acoustically but haven't plugged it in (yet). Only mod is an RS wiring kit.

I love my Stinger, but I'm now lusting after this R8 (call it burst-envy!). But the only feasible way for me to buy it is to sell the Stinger.

Should I? :wah

 

[rockinlespaul]

No.

 

[tele00]

No Way

 

[bluesforstevie]

No,

At least wait to see whether the 50th R9's will come with Braz boards or not?????

If they don't then you should definitely keep the braz. board stinger!!!!

 

[RnB]

I wouldn't! When they were available, I wanted a Black '57RI Stinger. I didn't move on it & now I regret it. They're rare & hard to come by....

Which one sounds better should be the criteria in you decision. :jim

 

[moonweasel]

No, I would keep the Stinger 100%.

 

[sgberry]

No way man, keep it.

 

[MapleFlame]

Stinger all the way.

 

[LPCollector]

SELL THE STINGER.......SELL IT!

...........to me!

 

[Bob H.]

Don't get rid of a guitar you "love."

 

[cryptozoo]

Hail no. Maybe for the R8 + $3.5k... maybe.

 

[tuberide]

Yes....make your buddy a very happy man. It's better to give than receive.:wah

 

[MIKE20]

SELL THE STINGER.......SELL IT!

...........to me!

...it's got a '60 neck.It's MINE.:hee

 

[E-Rock]

Thanks for all the replies, guys. Given the unanimous "NO" response from everybody so far, I kinda feel like an idiot for even asking...:nut I guess you could say I'm, uh, reconsidering things! :biggrin:

Hail no. Maybe for the R8 + $3.5k... maybe.

Pardon my ignorance, but is a goldtop R7 Stinger really worth that much more right now than a near-new R8 50th burst???

 

[twinrider1]

Pics....pics....pics....We want pics!

Mmmmmmm, goldtop Stinger.

 

[LPCollector]

Pardon my ignorance, but is a goldtop R7 Stinger really worth that much more right now than a near-new R8 50th burst???

Here is my take........for real this time.

IMO, the Stinger is more of a "Blue Chip" valued guitar than the the 50th R8.
Right now, the 50th R8's have devalued by about $1500 so far. The Stinger is still worth more than what is sold for in '03 (currently 100% more).

The 50th R8 has the advantage of the PLEK process but, for me, it's not enough to give it the nod.

My initial reaction should be a barometer to the desireability of the Stingers.....and I'm serious.....if you want to sell.....please email me.

 

[bluesforstevie]

Does it look like this one????

 

[LPCollector]

Does it look like this one????

That one would fit the bill...................LP57P60AGNH1........but there are 19 other R7 Stingers with the 60 neck profile too........E-Rock?.

 

[Dire Wolf]

Only sell the Stinger for another Brazilian or trade + cash for a 50/60's vintage Gibson. That's it!

 

[Axel]

No, you shouldn't.