Price Check! [Not sure if a guitar you're selling is priced right, post here.]
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negativezebra
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I feel the same. Yes, it has good specs on paper with ebony fretboard, full bindings, EMG’s etc. but I don’t think it’s a piece that would double the value over 5 years.
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H I G H W I N D
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What's a fair price on an Axe-FX these days? Asking for both the mark II and the XL?
What do you guys think about the pricing of used ESP M USA-Series models? I beliebe that ESP USA models have a higher used reselling prices than ESP/LTD japan or korean guitars.
I am especially interested in the offered ESP M Model in this forum (https://www.sevenstring.org/threads/sell-esp-usa-m-ii-cobalt-blue.345840/#post-5263683). This user also offers on another platform a similar ESP M-II USA.
I found both offered guitars significantly cheaper in different ads of previous retailer (e.g. I found this interesting ad that the guitar went over the counter for 2100 EUR? (https://www.ladkorguitars.com/en/item/2017-esp-usa-mii-cobalt-blue-satin-quilt-top-id1105) What do you guys think? I am a little bit sceptical here, because also the other ESP USA was sold way cheaper on reverb.)
I am especially interested in the offered ESP M Model in this forum (https://www.sevenstring.org/threads/sell-esp-usa-m-ii-cobalt-blue.345840/#post-5263683). This user also offers on another platform a similar ESP M-II USA.
I found both offered guitars significantly cheaper in different ads of previous retailer (e.g. I found this interesting ad that the guitar went over the counter for 2100 EUR? (https://www.ladkorguitars.com/en/item/2017-esp-usa-mii-cobalt-blue-satin-quilt-top-id1105) What do you guys think? I am a little bit sceptical here, because also the other ESP USA was sold way cheaper on reverb.)
nightlight
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I had listed my Strandberg Boden 8 Sweden custom shop on Reverb. I've been noticing that the price has gone up for a lot of the Swedish Strandbergs and was wondering what a fair price is? For example, some of the Japanese Strandbergs are going for over $6k and the Made to Measure ones are going for over $20000.
I had set a price of $5999 with free international shipping. Does that make sense? Or am I being too ambitious? Alternatively, am I being too conservative? These are no longer available and I figure that pricing them lower than a Japanese Strandberg is fair.
Worth noting that some of the Indonesian made ones are now over $3k. What do you think?
I had set a price of $5999 with free international shipping. Does that make sense? Or am I being too ambitious? Alternatively, am I being too conservative? These are no longer available and I figure that pricing them lower than a Japanese Strandberg is fair.
Worth noting that some of the Indonesian made ones are now over $3k. What do you think?
nightlight
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The M USA is definitely worth more than a Ltd or even an E-II.
As far as resale value, always depends on the market. With ESPs, it seems to depend on the country you're in to a great degree as well. Some places just don't value them in the used market, like here in Singapore, while you might find a good price elsewhere.
KnightBrolaire
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part it out and you can prob get 200$ just for the body and neck. Ibby necks and bodies are usually pretty easy to sell ime.
Hello there 
I'm looking for used 7 string and I came a cross slightly beat up esp ltd hex 7 (Nergal signature). The spec is as follows:
I'm looking for used 7 string and I came a cross slightly beat up esp ltd hex 7 (Nergal signature). The spec is as follows:
- Neck-Thru Construction
- 25.5" Scale
- Mahogany Body
- Maple Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard
- 48mm Standard Nut
- Thin U Neck Contour
- 24 XJ Frets
- Black Nickel Hardware
- Tuners upgraded to HipShot locking tuners
- Tonepros Locking TOM Bridge and Tailpeice
- EMG-81-7 (B) 707 (N) p.u.
- And it is with some kind of gigbag
spudmunkey
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Selling my girlfriend's old Samick.
Made in South Korea in 1995. I loomed for a 94/95 catalog, but couldn't find a specific model number.
Is there any sort of market for South Korean, mid-90s Samicks?
Made in South Korea in 1995. I loomed for a 94/95 catalog, but couldn't find a specific model number.
Is there any sort of market for South Korean, mid-90s Samicks?
KnightBrolaire
friendly neighborhood shitposter
@USMarine75 probably wants it
spudmunkey
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Just sold this morning for $150, in case anyone was curious. It was the first/only offer I got on it.
jco5055
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Question: how much do you perceive a guitar is worth “trade value” vs selling? I’ve noticed everywhere that people always list a higher trade value.
Like if we take a dead mint guitar (let’s say it’s only not new because it’s bought, but never even played etc), so we assume it’s used value is 70% of its new, but what is its trade value?
Like if we take a dead mint guitar (let’s say it’s only not new because it’s bought, but never even played etc), so we assume it’s used value is 70% of its new, but what is its trade value?
RobDobble6S7
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I have a KM7 with hipshot locking tuners I'd like to sell. I have the original tuners in a box, with the bolts and screws and whatnot all there. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sy8_dWmabDgrZoAQ3f4SNetj06Kcnxpj?usp=sharing
Is there any extra value in the hipshot tuners, or do I keep them for later use?
Is there any extra value in the hipshot tuners, or do I keep them for later use?
Stooge1996
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Anyone have any price input on what my Ibanez RGR-550S would be worth? I'm curious if they're worth much more than a regular 550 would be. Pics in my post history if people need them. Guitar is in great condition, not mint though.
moodofspace
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Here's an interesting one for y'all.
I have a 1990 Ibanez 7 String Universe UV7PWH, with a custom walnut body, and custom seymour duncan pups, I am finally considering selling it since I don't play it much anymore. Curious what you think it's worth.
About the guitar...
This guitar was originally white. The body is a custom made solid walnut body (for darker tone). The pickups were sent out to Seymour Duncan to be custom wound (also for darker tone). The Bridge pup is a humbucker JB. The neck pup is a single coil Quarter Pound staggered. The result is a very nice, full, and warm sounding guitar. This work was done in 1990, and I've used it for recording now and then, but really have not played it much since the 90's.
1990 Universe UV7PWH model with custom solid walnut body and custom wound Seymour Duncan pickups.
- Original neck with Pyramid pearl neck inlays
- Edge 7 Tremolo (1990 models only)
- custom hand-made solid walnut body.
- Bridge pickup was rewound as Seymour Duncan humbucker JB
- Neck single coil was rewound as Quarter Pound staggered
- 1 original Dimarzio Blaze II pickup and original volume and tone knobs.
I have a 1990 Ibanez 7 String Universe UV7PWH, with a custom walnut body, and custom seymour duncan pups, I am finally considering selling it since I don't play it much anymore. Curious what you think it's worth.
About the guitar...
This guitar was originally white. The body is a custom made solid walnut body (for darker tone). The pickups were sent out to Seymour Duncan to be custom wound (also for darker tone). The Bridge pup is a humbucker JB. The neck pup is a single coil Quarter Pound staggered. The result is a very nice, full, and warm sounding guitar. This work was done in 1990, and I've used it for recording now and then, but really have not played it much since the 90's.
1990 Universe UV7PWH model with custom solid walnut body and custom wound Seymour Duncan pickups.
- Original neck with Pyramid pearl neck inlays
- Edge 7 Tremolo (1990 models only)
- custom hand-made solid walnut body.
- Bridge pickup was rewound as Seymour Duncan humbucker JB
- Neck single coil was rewound as Quarter Pound staggered
- 1 original Dimarzio Blaze II pickup and original volume and tone knobs.
Adieu
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Price of a Universe neck + $200
...unless you can find someone who reaaaally digs your customized specs
EDIT: actually, probably less because the logo appears to be messed up and/or tampered with
moodofspace
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Yeah, it's kinda like that tattoo you may regret. Do I wish now it was all stock? Sure. But in 1990 I was in a thrash metal band and could not be seen with all white guitar.
So I painted it black, and roughed it up. At one point there were bones decorating the body. Wish I had pics of that. Later on I made the walnut body and sent the pickups to Seymour Duncan to be re-wound for a darker, warmer tone. The mods succeeded and the guitar sounds very full, dark, not muddy, and warmer. It plays great, and sounds great. For my tastes. But I admit, it may not be for everyone.
Neon_Knight_
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A very well done custom swirl is probably the only refinish that would attract a high resale price for a Universe.Yeah, it's kinda like that tattoo you may regret. Do I wish now it was all stock? Sure. But in 1990 I was in a thrash metal band and could not be seen with all white guitar.
