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05-24-2018, 01:43 PM
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Advice Needed on Trade + Cash Avalon Gold A200CE & Blueridge Parlor Br 361
Wanted to get some opinions on a potential trade. The seller has an Avalon Gold A200CE for sale, made in Ireland during the time that the Lowden workers made them. It is in excellent condition and I have played it and like it. His initial asking price was $1,200. He will consider a Blueridge Parlor BR-361 that I have + $500 as a trade. Is this a fair trade?
Below is a description of the guitar: Here's a killer deal on a Lowden-era Avalon Gold A/E guitar... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ...Will consider a sensible offer. Spruce top Rosewood back & sides Wood bindings Acoustic - Electric Cutaway, Fishman Size like Lowden F or Taylor _14: large bout is 16" across, 4-3/4" deep 1-3/4" nut width, 25-1/2" scale 2-piece neck (the long way, minus the decorative strips) - super stable Gold Grover's with ebony buttons "Lowden"-embossed Hiscox Liteflite case. Touch-sensitive plus one of the loudest I've come across - cuts through with power and definition. Made in Newtownards, Ireland during the time when Lowden & Avalon shared the same shop and people. 
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05-24-2018, 05:29 PM
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Don't know what your blue ridge is worth but an Irish made Avalon in good condition is easily worth $1200+
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05-24-2018, 05:56 PM
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That deal is a no-brainer to me... but then again I don't have a 'parlor' room where I live.
 I see no reason why the Avalon won't be an excellent upgrade.... even the hard case is high quality. 
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05-24-2018, 06:41 PM
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Hurry up before he changes his mind.
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05-24-2018, 07:03 PM
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Do it. That Avalon is far better than the Blueridge. This is a good deal.
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05-24-2018, 07:16 PM
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Yeah, I am not super familiar with either one, but just from the little bit I do know... I would jump on that one with a quickness.
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05-24-2018, 08:39 PM
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Thank you all for the replies. The Avalon is great guitar. The issue I am having is that I have a Taylor 514ce FM limited which is similar to the Avalon...woods are different one is Mahogany and the Avalon is rosewood and the sound is different. If I get rid of the Blueridge I won't have a parlor...but I am still leaning towards doing the trade ... here is how the guitars sound:
Me ab'ing the Avalon against my Taylor 514ce FM Limited: https://youtu.be/PLknW56rZfQ ME playing the Br-361: https://youtu.be/oidmbB7zFHU
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05-25-2018, 12:20 AM
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I'd be all over that deal. He's allowing $700.00 on the Blueridge...do they even cost that much new? The $1200.00 for an Irish-made Avalon is a really good deal by itself. If I had one like that to sell, I'd ask a lot more than that.
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05-25-2018, 12:33 AM
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I'll check back tomorrow to find out if you did the right thing, or let it get away...
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#10
05-25-2018, 12:51 AM
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I have a 2003 Avalon A200 - great guitar, beautifully made and sounds very good (as this one does) In your video the two sound very different so no real crossover in tone to my ears.
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#11
05-25-2018, 02:26 AM
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The Taylor and the Avalon should be a decent bit different in sound.
He’s giving you a huge trade in value for that Blueridge. And the difference in build quality and sound (to my hands and ears) is significant.
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#12
05-25-2018, 05:14 AM
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Judging from everyone's response I should write him a check do the trade and buy him dinner before he changes his mind!
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#13
05-25-2018, 05:24 AM
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It’s an Irish gold series in immaculate condition and I paid £950 a few months back
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05-25-2018, 05:54 AM
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#15
05-25-2018, 04:44 PM
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Well... did you get it?
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