Venezuela´s strange/unusual guitar findings thread

[sabasgr68]

IBANEZ AR420 (New, not used)

This is unusual in the sense that there were never too many examples of the AR series here in stores.

Considering that it goes for $650 new (Sweetwater), the local price here of $750 including a hard case seems reasonable to me, considering it is new.




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Ibanez AR420

Now asking $600 - Includes Ibanez hard case

Now this is a competitive price, considering it´s new. I´ve just checked Sweetwater prices, and it´s $650 for the guitar and $175 for the case. $825 total. In the US.

It´s hard to sell a guitar of that price here. I guess they prefer some cash in hand than a guitar collecting dust from 2021.


(I hate money, dudes...)

This is the one I want...

[sabasgr68]

Maestro by Gibson - Les Paul guitar. $150

Maybe not rare or unusual. Fair price?

[glasshand]

My understanding is that Maestro is Gibson's ultra-budget line, below Epiphone. I wouldn't bother at $150.

[sabasgr68]

My understanding is that Maestro is Gibson's ultra-budget line, below Epiphone. I wouldn't bother at $150.

It´s like a junior Les Paul junior, I guess.

Saw one on Reverb for $120.

[tonebender]

Gibson Les Paul Studio w/Hard Case $800

Not exactly rare or unusual, I know...
Comes with a hard case SKB. Seller asks $800.
Not sure about the color, though...
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A real Gibson Les Paul and hardshell case for $800 is always a good deal. I would offer $700 if it were local, stayed for sale for a month or so and be willing to pay $800.

[sabasgr68]

Ibanez AXS32 Dark Red Stained Flat - $250

Looks in good shape, minor cosmetic details. Those guitars are all mahogany and rosewood fretboard. Would they be prone to neck dive? I admit I have a thing for those guitars, but I don´t know if I would like them (I´m not buying, for the record).

Reverb prices (only two, in the US): $238+$50 shipping, and other for $459+$48 shipping (I know that one thing is the price listed and other what they actually sell for).

[andrewsrea]

IBANEZ AR420 (New, not used)

This is unusual in the sense that there were never too many examples of the AR series here in stores.

Considering that it goes for $650 new (Sweetwater), the local price here of $750 including a hard case seems reasonable to me, considering it is new.




Ibanez ar.jpg

Ibanez AR420

Now asking $600 - Includes Ibanez hard case

Now this is a competitive price, considering it´s new. I´ve just checked Sweetwater prices, and it´s $650 for the guitar and $175 for the case. $825 total. In the US.

It´s hard to sell a guitar of that price here. I guess they prefer some cash in hand than a guitar collecting dust from 2021.


(I hate money, dudes...)

This is the one I want...



ibanez ar420 maracaibo.jpg

I haven't played these reissues, although I like to. I fondly remember the originals and they were great.

[sabasgr68]

IBANEZ AR420 (New, not used)

This is unusual in the sense that there were never too many examples of the AR series here in stores.

Considering that it goes for $650 new (Sweetwater), the local price here of $750 including a hard case seems reasonable to me, considering it is new.




Ibanez ar.jpg

Ibanez AR420

Now asking $600 - Includes Ibanez hard case

Now this is a competitive price, considering it´s new. I´ve just checked Sweetwater prices, and it´s $650 for the guitar and $175 for the case. $825 total. In the US.

It´s hard to sell a guitar of that price here. I guess they prefer some cash in hand than a guitar collecting dust from 2021.


(I hate money, dudes...)

This is the one I want...



ibanez ar420 maracaibo.jpg

I haven't played these reissues, although I like to. I fondly remember the originals and they were great.

I didn´t know these were reissues, actually. I love them from the first time I saw one, and when googling about it I found out there was "an original". Haven´t played any or seen one in the flesh, but I´m sure they´ll be great to play.

[sabasgr68]

Fender Deluxe 90 - $400

I have no idea how good or bad this amp is.

[slowhand84]

Fender Deluxe 90 - $400

I have no idea how good or bad this amp is.


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Decent solid state Fender amp, but priced at about double what it should be.

[sabasgr68]

Fender Stratocaster Black Top Titanium HH with Hard Case - $950

Well, just that.

[sabasgr68]

Jay Turser JT133 (335 style) - $230 OBO

Not strange or unusual, but I haven´t seen a Jay Turser appear around here for a while (somehow this guitars remind me of @mickey ; it´s similar to one he has).

Good conditions overall, plays great - according to seller -.

He´s open to offers.

[Partscaster]

Jay Turser JT133 (335 style) - $230 OBO

Not strange or unusual, but I haven´t seen a Jay Turser appear around here for a while (somehow this guitars reminds me of @mickey ; it´s similar to one he has).

Good conditions overall, plays great - according to seller -.

Open to offers.


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Thats a good looking guitar, Sabas. It speaks to me.

[tonebender]

I used to see a lot of Jay Turser guitars in the local mom and pop music stores during my travels. It has been awhile since I have seen one too.

[mickey]

Jay Turser JT133 (335 style) - $230 OBO

Not strange or unusual, but I haven´t seen a Jay Turser appear around here for a while (somehow this guitars remind me of @mickey ; it´s similar to one he has).

Good conditions overall, plays great - according to seller -.

He´s open to offers.


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You must be thinking of my 1965 Hagstrom Viking I ???

[sabasgr68]

Yamaha SG 1979 with Hard case - $1000

One owner. In good conditions.

Is he asking too much? IDK...

[sabasgr68]

Jay Turser JT133 (335 style) - $230 OBO

Not strange or unusual, but I haven´t seen a Jay Turser appear around here for a while (somehow this guitars remind me of @mickey ; it´s similar to one he has).

Good conditions overall, plays great - according to seller -.

He´s open to offers.


JT335b.jpg


JT335c.jpg


JT335d.jpg


JT335a.jpg

You must be thinking of my 1965 Hagstrom Viking I ???

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Yeah, that´s one. I also remember one in yellow, similar style. But I might be wrong...

[glasshand]

Yamaha SG 1979 with Hard case - $1000

One owner. In good conditions.

Is he asking too much? IDK...

If it's really in good condition, I don't think he's asking too much at all! Those regularly sell for way more than that on Reverb.

[sabasgr68]

Yamaha SG 1979 with Hard case - $1000

One owner. In good conditions.

Is he asking too much? IDK...

If it's really in good condition, I don't think he's asking too much at all! Those regularly sell for way more than that on Reverb.

Well, it looks like it´s a SG1000 model, I didn´t notice that before. Yes, seems to be a good price, even for the venezuelan market. He has been selling it for a while, though; it´s a lot of coin for regular mortals here, hehe

[sabasgr68]

Yamaha SG1000 (1979) with Hard case - $1000

One owner. In good conditions.

Is he asking too much? IDK...


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Update - I contacted the seller -:

3rd owner. Original mics and electronics, no modifications. Overall in good conditions, no repairs or anything, just some signs of use, of course.

I looked into the specs, and nut width is 44 mm (1 3/4 inches). That´s great!

[sabasgr68]

PEAVEY SC-3 LES PAUL STYLE GUITAR - $200

Now this is not strange, but I never thought I´ll see one of those Peavey SC series guitars around here. Looks like a nice model. Seller says is in good conditions, and that it has not been used much.

Some of its features:

"The HP SC-3 is a three-pickup monster with an array of possible tones. In addition to the three-way toggle switch included on all HP Single Cut models, the HP SC-3 has a pull pot that switches the middle pickup on and off. All HP Single Cut guitars feature treble-compensated volume controls that enhance pickup clarity at low volume levels. HP Single Cut guitars are crafted from basswood with an integral center body section, carved top and a deep lower cutaway with scoop for extended access to the upper register. The HP SC-3 and HP SC-2 feature a set hard rock maple neck with rosewood fingerboard.

HP SC-3

24.75' scale length
Set neck
Three Peavey custom designed humbucking pickups, harmonically positioned frequency calibrated
Two volume and two tone controls
Three-way pickup toggle switch
Pull-pot controls middle pickup on/off for many tonal options
Deep lower cutaway with scoop for extended access to upper register
Hard rock maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets
Adjustable bridge with heavy-duty tailpiece and mounting hardware
Solid basswood body with integral center body section and deep carved top
Die-cast tuners with 15:1 gear ratio
Block inlays
Gold hardware
Available in gloss black or gloss white
U.S. MSRP $499.99"

These were available from 2010.

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[tonebender]

I never knew Peavey made such a creature. I miss my old T-25 from the early 80's. That was the only Strat style guitar I have owned that I bonded with and like to play. It was my only electric guitar for about 15 years. I think it was around $300 new and I had to make payments. Now the same guitar is selling for more than twice that.

[glasshand]

That Peavey sounds like an insanely good deal if it's in good condition. That's an uncommon model, so there's not a lot of info on it, but the Peavey fans in the US would probably trample each other to death trying to get to it for $200.

[sabasgr68]

EPIPHONE SG G-310 WITH GIGBAG - $150

That´s it. Good conditions. Nice price?

[sabasgr68]

GIBSON GRABBER G3 1977 - $1500

That´s it. Gibson bass Grabber G-3, 1977.

$1500.