Good price for Mesa Boogie Blue Angel?

Bernie · July 2nd, 2009, 12:43 PM

I'm considering buying a Blue Angel 4x10 from a private party. He wants $800. Everything in the pictures looks good, so, given that I try it out and everything works right and I like the way it sounds and it comes time to talk money, is $800 a fair price? OK? Killer? Could do better?

I checked eBay and I saw one 4 x 10 go for $800 BIN with no bites. The 1 X 12 version went for $1385 and $900. I guess the back breaking 4 X 10 is less desirable?

I'd like to offer $675 and go from there. Any input would be appreciated, especially regarding price/value these days. Thanks!

-Bernie

tiktok · July 2nd, 2009, 01:30 PM

$675 for the 4x10 would be a steal. I'd happily pay $800 (I own the 1x12" model).

Best of luck.

octatonic · July 2nd, 2009, 01:47 PM

$800 is a decent price for a 4x10.

I paid £400 for a head about a year ago- around $650, which is a pretty decent price in the UK.

BluezyBruce · July 2nd, 2009, 03:27 PM

I've bought and sold several Boogies and the Blue angel seem not to be the most popular amp(I've never had one either) but I wouldn't spend much more than that for that model.

Bruce

stantheman · July 2nd, 2009, 03:32 PM

For once - It is a STEAL!!!!
$800.00 for what is for all intents the closest One can ever hope to get to a Black Faced Super Reverb tonally for under $1500 - and that would in all likelihood be a basketcase!!!
I'm very very envious of Your good fortune.
Don't hesitate for even a moment they're great Amps, they're 5 knobbers, and they're bomb-proof.

PixelMover · July 2nd, 2009, 03:36 PM

In agreement, $800 is a darn good price.

ac15 · July 2nd, 2009, 03:42 PM

$800-850 is the going rate for one in excellent condition. That's what I paid for mine about a year and a half ago, and that's what I just sold it for recently.

metropolis74 · July 2nd, 2009, 05:46 PM

I paid around $600 for my 2x10 Blue Angel almost 3 years ago. I considered it a bargain. Great amp! The most un-Mesa amp they made (least amount of knobs and switches). It should hold its value if you don't like it. Go for it.

Bernie · July 2nd, 2009, 07:11 PM

We just talked on the phone and we agreed on $700. Checking it out on Saturday...

Thanks, everyone!

tiktok · July 2nd, 2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metropolis74

I paid around $600 for my 2x10 Blue Angel almost 3 years ago. I considered it a bargain. Great amp! The most un-Mesa amp they made (least amount of knobs and switches).

Hah! Beat this, the Satellite 60:

octatonic · July 2nd, 2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernie

We just talked on the phone and we agreed on $700. Checking it out on Saturday...

Thanks, everyone!

Nice one.

I am loving my BA- it is a wicked lil amp for jamming with friends and small gigs.
Put an OCD or similar on the front end and you will be in hog heaven.
IMHO it loves buckers more than single coils- but that could just be me.

Bernie · July 4th, 2009, 07:14 PM

I picked up the Blue Angel this afternoon. The seller couldn't find the slip cover, so I ended up getting it for $680. With the exception of a bit of a scratchy volume pot, everything sounds great and it's in great shape. Bonus - it isn't as heavy as I thought it would be - nice...

Thanks for all your input.

July 2nd, 2009, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bernie Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 715	Good price for Mesa Boogie Blue Angel? I'm considering buying a Blue Angel 4x10 from a private party. He wants $800. Everything in the pictures looks good, so, given that I try it out and everything works right and I like the way it sounds and it comes time to talk money, is $800 a fair price? OK? Killer? Could do better? I checked eBay and I saw one 4 x 10 go for $800 BIN with no bites. The 1 X 12 version went for $1385 and $900. I guess the back breaking 4 X 10 is less desirable? I'd like to offer $675 and go from there. Any input would be appreciated, especially regarding price/value these days. Thanks! -Bernie

July 2nd, 2009, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
tiktok Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 6,041	$675 for the 4x10 would be a steal. I'd happily pay $800 (I own the 1x12" model). Best of luck. __________________ "I like a tune. I like a tune and a singer and a solo, and now more of the tune."--Ian McLagan http://www.myspace.com/travishartnett Pearce Amps Info Page

July 2nd, 2009, 01:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
octatonic Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2007 Location: An Australian in London. Age: 37 Posts: 2,658	$800 is a decent price for a 4x10. I paid £400 for a head about a year ago- around $650, which is a pretty decent price in the UK. __________________ "A jazz musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges." Benny Green

July 2nd, 2009, 03:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
stantheman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 5,935	For once - It is a STEAL!!!! $800.00 for what is for all intents the closest One can ever hope to get to a Black Faced Super Reverb tonally for under $1500 - and that would in all likelihood be a basketcase!!! I'm very very envious of Your good fortune. Don't hesitate for even a moment they're great Amps, they're 5 knobbers, and they're bomb-proof. __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

July 2nd, 2009, 03:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
PixelMover Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston Area Age: 32 Posts: 603	In agreement, $800 is a darn good price. __________________ "Should've taken a left turn at Albuquerque."

July 2nd, 2009, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
BluezyBruce Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, OR. Posts: 195	I've bought and sold several Boogies and the Blue angel seem not to be the most popular amp(I've never had one either) but I wouldn't spend much more than that for that model. Bruce

July 2nd, 2009, 03:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
ac15 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2005 Location: CHICAGO, IL. Posts: 1,078	$800-850 is the going rate for one in excellent condition. That's what I paid for mine about a year and a half ago, and that's what I just sold it for recently.

July 2nd, 2009, 05:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
metropolis74 Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shakopee, Minnesoter Age: 35 Posts: 530	I paid around $600 for my 2x10 Blue Angel almost 3 years ago. I considered it a bargain. Great amp! The most un-Mesa amp they made (least amount of knobs and switches). It should hold its value if you don't like it. Go for it. __________________ Q: How did you find Fender? A: Turn left at Gibson.

July 2nd, 2009, 07:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bernie Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 715	Checking it out on Saturday We just talked on the phone and we agreed on $700. Checking it out on Saturday... Thanks, everyone!

July 4th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bernie Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 715	Got it! I picked up the Blue Angel this afternoon. The seller couldn't find the slip cover, so I ended up getting it for $680. With the exception of a bit of a scratchy volume pot, everything sounds great and it's in great shape. Bonus - it isn't as heavy as I thought it would be - nice... Thanks for all your input.

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