Mikey Mike
Squier-Nut
That is beautiful!
So what's YOUR guitar worth?
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Shaytan
Squier-holic
Well, let’s do a rig rundown!
‘19 PRS SE Standard 24 in limited edition satin black, Europe exclusive - mostly original, counts with Fender strap locks, a bone nut, stainless steel fasteners, Oak Grigsby 5 way and knockoff lampshade knobs (still have the originals). This has slightly increased in value, not only the regular model goes for nearly 100 euros more, but also it’s a very limited run, I’ve only seen one for sale second-hand and the guy was asking quite a premium and it moved. I’d say 700 euros would be fair to both ends.
Squier SE - countless mods and upgrades were done to it, only to better suit my preferences and to make it play nicer. The one thing that would play against it if I were to sell it are the ceramic MIJ Squier single coils I’ve dropped in it that I absolutely love, but are a though selling point. 250 euros seems appropriate based on ongoing market values, the list of parts and improvements and overall playability.
‘08 Cort G250 - perhaps my thoughest sell, given the bonkers spec list. The guitar looks stunning and plays great, not to speak that Cort changed this model’s overall shape and style never to come back to it ever since. The iced tea burst is also one of the hardest finishes to come by, yet it’s not a particularly valuable or sought after model. It has a SD Pegasus 6 in the bridge and a stacked Tele humbucker on the neck, all with autosplit functionality and American electronics. The whole combo makes it a very versatile and good sounding guitar, yet I’d have better luck making the most money by selling the pups separate from it. 300 euros are what I consider a fair value of the package, given its inherent value plus the ongoing second-hand prices of both Duncan’s.
‘96 Jackson DX10 - I’ve left the most complicated one for last. It was fully restored and hand painted by my best friend, so I can’t really put a price in it given it was never the point to sell it. All the hardware is original and only the pickups have been swapped, considering the neck humbucker was dead and the rest wasn’t particularly great. It’s using two Fleor alnico 5 humbuckers I absolutely find one of the best bargains around, also with autosplit wiring functionality, and a late 90s Fender MIM ceramic single coil in the middle position. One of these original and in good condition fetch upwards 350 euros, yet given its artwork, I’d value it at 1000.
‘19 PRS SE Standard 24 in limited edition satin black, Europe exclusive - mostly original, counts with Fender strap locks, a bone nut, stainless steel fasteners, Oak Grigsby 5 way and knockoff lampshade knobs (still have the originals). This has slightly increased in value, not only the regular model goes for nearly 100 euros more, but also it’s a very limited run, I’ve only seen one for sale second-hand and the guy was asking quite a premium and it moved. I’d say 700 euros would be fair to both ends.
Squier SE - countless mods and upgrades were done to it, only to better suit my preferences and to make it play nicer. The one thing that would play against it if I were to sell it are the ceramic MIJ Squier single coils I’ve dropped in it that I absolutely love, but are a though selling point. 250 euros seems appropriate based on ongoing market values, the list of parts and improvements and overall playability.
‘08 Cort G250 - perhaps my thoughest sell, given the bonkers spec list. The guitar looks stunning and plays great, not to speak that Cort changed this model’s overall shape and style never to come back to it ever since. The iced tea burst is also one of the hardest finishes to come by, yet it’s not a particularly valuable or sought after model. It has a SD Pegasus 6 in the bridge and a stacked Tele humbucker on the neck, all with autosplit functionality and American electronics. The whole combo makes it a very versatile and good sounding guitar, yet I’d have better luck making the most money by selling the pups separate from it. 300 euros are what I consider a fair value of the package, given its inherent value plus the ongoing second-hand prices of both Duncan’s.
‘96 Jackson DX10 - I’ve left the most complicated one for last. It was fully restored and hand painted by my best friend, so I can’t really put a price in it given it was never the point to sell it. All the hardware is original and only the pickups have been swapped, considering the neck humbucker was dead and the rest wasn’t particularly great. It’s using two Fleor alnico 5 humbuckers I absolutely find one of the best bargains around, also with autosplit wiring functionality, and a late 90s Fender MIM ceramic single coil in the middle position. One of these original and in good condition fetch upwards 350 euros, yet given its artwork, I’d value it at 1000.
Funny enough, the only electric I’m looking to actually sell, I decided not to list it here: an all-original ‘07 Jackson JS30 that’s waiting for the time to set it up and which I’m then going to ask for 200 euros, though realistically expecting 180 (less than that and I’d be making the seller a favor, it’s going to serve as a rehearsal guitar in the meantime so, no rush).
I also have a classical and a Portuguese guitar, the first easily worth 160-180 euros, and the latter upwards 250. If I were to sell off gear, only the Squier, the hand-painted Jackson and the classical would be left out of the equation (or, if need be, only ever to someone I knew and could buy back from at more fortunate time).
Beside the second, flipper Jackson, only the Portuguese guitar has been on my thoughts about selling, it’s a fun instrument yet it sees little use and, if I ever join a Fado group - something I’m seriously pondering - I could get a better sounding one for not much more than I’d make selling it. If I had to move one of the other electrics, perhaps the PRS would be the one to go - and is the one I’d consider accepting a good offer for - despite being my best playing one, I have quite a lot of money put onto it (relatively speaking) I have a hard time justifying, moreover when, say, the Cort can match it if I were to set it up back to standard tuning, at 1/4 of the money spent. The problem of bargain hunting is that instruments bought new appear a ripoff…
I also have a classical and a Portuguese guitar, the first easily worth 160-180 euros, and the latter upwards 250. If I were to sell off gear, only the Squier, the hand-painted Jackson and the classical would be left out of the equation (or, if need be, only ever to someone I knew and could buy back from at more fortunate time).
Beside the second, flipper Jackson, only the Portuguese guitar has been on my thoughts about selling, it’s a fun instrument yet it sees little use and, if I ever join a Fado group - something I’m seriously pondering - I could get a better sounding one for not much more than I’d make selling it. If I had to move one of the other electrics, perhaps the PRS would be the one to go - and is the one I’d consider accepting a good offer for - despite being my best playing one, I have quite a lot of money put onto it (relatively speaking) I have a hard time justifying, moreover when, say, the Cort can match it if I were to set it up back to standard tuning, at 1/4 of the money spent. The problem of bargain hunting is that instruments bought new appear a ripoff…
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65refinyellow
Squier-holic
2006 Ibanez AS73 3/5 condition about $350
2018 Fender Classic Series 50s strat 4/5 condition $800
Squier 15 amp $50
2018 Fender Classic Series 50s strat 4/5 condition $800
Squier 15 amp $50
Wound_Up
Squier-Meister
Allen Woody, awesome bass player that played bass for The Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule, had over 450 when he passed away according to Warren Haynes.
Pictured below in a picture from the interview Fly Guitars did with Warren some years back.
Imagine making enough money to support a rock star's heroin habit as well as buy guitars whenever you felt like it. I couldn't begin to imagine. Most addicts have to choose 1 or the other. Your guitars or the dope. It's really sad that we lost him to such a devastating drug.
I have about $950-1000 into the purchase price of my 5 guitars. Maybe a little more. $275, 275, 200, 50, and 150. Since purchase, I've probably put at least another $600-650 into them with other parts and pickups that I remember right off the bat.
$200 in Faber & Gotoh tailpieces & bridges, posts, thumbwheels, etc...
$100 in fender pickups
$80 in Seymour Duncan pickups
$75 in hardware & pickguard for Tele
$80 in tuners
$30 MIM big block trem
$20 Switchcraft 3 way
$40 pots and wiring for first Strat
$20 in Puretone jacks
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$100+ strap locks
$100+ straps
I'm sure there's more that I'm forgetting.
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Are we looking at what we 'Paid' for them? Or how much they are going for on the market at the moment?
My inventory...
1999 Epiphone Japan SG70. I paid 70,000 yen for it in 1999 (which is about $535 in today's exchange rate). But there is a listing for the same guitar on Reverb for $1449
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1999 Burny RLC John Sykes Les Paul Custom (MIJ). I found this one in a thrift shop for 18,000 yen (about $140 with the current exchange rate). Here is one that sold a year ago on Reverb for $1349
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1991/92 Fender Japan TL 52. Got this one recently for 66,000 yen ($500) at a thrift shop. On Reverb I can see them going for over $1700
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1991 Squire Silver Series SST33 (MIJ) - Found this one in a thrift shop for 27,000 yen ($200). Here is one listing on Reverb that sold last year for $520
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My 1984 Fernandes RST-50 64. Got this one at an Ishibashi location 2 years ago for 30,000 yen ($229). Here is one currently listed on Reverb for $828 (which looks exactly like mine).
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The one that is little harder to give a valuation to is my 1984 Yamaha STX 01R. An excellent spec'd strat copy from the early 80's. I bought it at a thrift shop (see a pattern as to where I like to look for guitars) for $75.
The ST line was only made for one year, so there isn't a lot out there. The closet I can find is this one on Reverb that sold for $321, 5 years ago.
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But, does that mean these guitars are 'worth' what they are listed for on Reverb. Only way to find out is to sell them and see if somebody buys them. If somebody does, then they are worth it to the person that paid. However I do not want sell them, so they are worth only what I get out them - which for me is a lot
My inventory...
1999 Epiphone Japan SG70. I paid 70,000 yen for it in 1999 (which is about $535 in today's exchange rate). But there is a listing for the same guitar on Reverb for $1449
1998 Epiphone by Gibson SG Standard '61 Vintage Reissue Model SG-70 w/ Case, Japan | Reverb
Up for sale, a 1998 Epiphone Japan SG Standard ‘61 vintage reissue model SG-70 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A rare and long ago discontinued model produced at the Fujigen factory in Japan, this Epiphone was made exclusively fo...
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1999 Burny RLC John Sykes Les Paul Custom (MIJ). I found this one in a thrift shop for 18,000 yen (about $140 with the current exchange rate). Here is one that sold a year ago on Reverb for $1349
Burny JS-55 john Sykes Black beauty RLC Original vintage mij japan | Reverb
Worldwide Shipping!Original vintage Burny “John Sykes” JS-55 RLC Les paul singlecut custom in excellent playing condition. These mij burnys are amazing axes, head and shoulders above the USA gibsons of the period, and remain a great value, in spite of rapidly rising prices. This one is particul...
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1991/92 Fender Japan TL 52. Got this one recently for 66,000 yen ($500) at a thrift shop. On Reverb I can see them going for over $1700
Fender TL52-DMC/VSP VNT by Fujigen, Japan 1985-86 - Vintage Blonde+Hard Case | Reverb
FREE shipping cost sale!! To the USA, Europe and Asia! To other areas: Check Payment & Returns or Inquire if you are from the country not mentioned above.The novel corona virus pandemic has caused many countries/territories to take measures such as stopping accep...
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1991 Squire Silver Series SST33 (MIJ) - Found this one in a thrift shop for 27,000 yen ($200). Here is one listing on Reverb that sold last year for $520
Squier by Fender SST 33 3TS Silver Series Made in Japan [10/11] | Reverb
The 1990s Squier SST-33 has arrived second hand. It is a cost performance model that inherits the fender ism and is full of sophisticated American taste. Wood fiber body, maple neck, rose fingerboard specifications. There is a little gully in the control. There are steps and cracks on the scan l...
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My 1984 Fernandes RST-50 64. Got this one at an Ishibashi location 2 years ago for 30,000 yen ($229). Here is one currently listed on Reverb for $828 (which looks exactly like mine).
Fernandes RST-50 The Revival '81 Vintage MIJ Stratocaster '64 Type Electric Guitar Made in Japan | Reverb
Fernandes The Revival RST-50 ('64 Stratocaster type)'81 VintageMade in Japan Basic set up and cleaning doneSome scratches or scars of use as vintage guitarWeight: 3.34kg (7.36lb)Body: Alder Neck: Maple with Rosewood fingerboardOutput jack replaced to Switchcraft Capacitor replaced and some wiring...
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The one that is little harder to give a valuation to is my 1984 Yamaha STX 01R. An excellent spec'd strat copy from the early 80's. I bought it at a thrift shop (see a pattern as to where I like to look for guitars) for $75.
The ST line was only made for one year, so there isn't a lot out there. The closet I can find is this one on Reverb that sold for $321, 5 years ago.
YAMAHA ST 500R / made in Japan | Reverb
neck : maple fingerboard : rosewoodcontrol : volume, tone, 5way pickup selectorweight：about 3.30kgscratches: Please check the pictures uploadedtruss rod working：works a little for tightening. works well for loosing. frets : very good. remaining about 70-80%. no buzz in low string actionstrin...
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But, does that mean these guitars are 'worth' what they are listed for on Reverb. Only way to find out is to sell them and see if somebody buys them. If somebody does, then they are worth it to the person that paid. However I do not want sell them, so they are worth only what I get out them - which for me is a lot
Bob the builder
Squier-holic
Dollar wise probably not a helluva lot
But you ain't got enough to buy em 😉
But you ain't got enough to buy em 😉
Since I'm not planning to sell any of my guitars, I really don't count the money/effort spent on the guitar. My two Contemporary Telecaster HHs cost me 700 USD total to purchase and I have about 1200$ total in parts on them.
My 2 Red Sparkles FSR Bullets are 200$ each, and so far I have about 200$ in parts on each guitar. Most of the rest of my herd has similar ratio of "value" added vs original purchase price.
I always keep the original parts and will reinstall them IF I decide to sell a guitar. (Highly unlikely.)
PS: The "value" added price doesn't include labour because I installed everything myself.
