so why are you being hardass about buying used?

makes no sense to me...
C7 hellraiser, C7 blackjack, loomis TOM, used Carvin DC727 on the bay..
i'd buy used. but if you dont want to part with your ibby, dont. if buddy's been asking for you for so long... have him buy his own (he can buy it used

lol) and then set it up to your specs and voila... he'll be happy! lol