Pawn Shop Finds!!!

drewk86 · 10-24-2008, 09:46 PM

Post your gold mine pawn shop finds if you have them. I have yet to find the jewel in the rough but I am still on the lookout!

JasonC · 10-24-2008, 10:27 PM

I went to the local shop a couple days ago and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Bunch of cheap guitars, most were priced higher than they go for new! The only remotely decent was a Dean V, but it was priced like 80 bucks more than GC sells it new. Jackasses had a First Act in there for 120 bucks!

worn · 10-24-2008, 11:53 PM

Pawn Shop finds:
-1980 Gibson Artist in really rough shape $250
-1973 -76? Northern Custom Bass (EBO3/EB3 copy with maple neck) $200
-50th Anniversary Strat really rough $100
-Squire Tele with '53 wiring, CTS full size pots, chambered body, US pickups and Hipshot Bender $200

...still lookin'

djwilbanks · 10-25-2008, 12:12 AM

Bah, my local Pawn has Epi Special IIs going for 500 dollars. If they're in good good shape, they'll mark them for nearly 600.

Course.. it comes with case

-_-'

st.bede · 10-25-2008, 12:15 AM

all my pawn shop experences have been bad....(but I do have an simi-hollow mid 90s PRS for 1500 lined up....proably not going to buy it due to the nature of the economy)

diceman · 10-25-2008, 12:56 AM

Nothing good around here. Overpriced crap for the most part. There is a local pawn shop with the most amazing examples of old Fenders (Jags, Jazzmasters, Mustangs, Strats, etc.) hanging way high up on the wall. They are the owner's "private collection." The only stuff that he actually sells is garbage! I guess I'd be the way way, though - I'm sure he got all of his vintage Fenders for cheap.

Billy Gibbons was in there a couple of days ago apparently (word spreads fast in a small town) and purchased an old lap steel and an old Fender amp, neither of which were out in the main part of the shop!

djwilbanks · 10-25-2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

Nothing good around here. Overpriced crap for the most part. There is a local pawn shop with the most amazing examples of old Fenders (Jags, Jazzmasters, Mustangs, Strats, etc.) hanging way high up on the wall. They are the owner's "private collection." The only stuff that he actually sells is garbage! I guess I'd be the way way, though - I'm sure he got all of his vintage Fenders for cheap.

Billy Gibbons was in there a couple of days ago apparently (word spreads fast in a small town) and purchased an old lap steel and an old Fender amp, neither of which were out in the main part of the shop!

I'd like to get my paws on a Jazzmaster... RI or Original, doesn't matter to me.

diceman · 10-25-2008, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djwilbanks

I'd like to get my paws on a Jazzmaster... RI or Original, doesn't matter to me.

I'd always wanted a Jazzmaster or Jaguar - Jazzmaster was always my #1. I got to looking at them a little more the past few weeks, and really liked the Jag's specs/look. I picked up that '65 for the same price as the USA Reissues are going for. Go figure, right? An original for the same as a reissue. It has a couple of issues (aftermarket pups for one, some routing UNDER the pickguard for two) - but I just couldn't pass that baby up! Should be here on Tuesday or so.

Harpozep · 10-25-2008, 02:38 AM

SAme here. Nothing good in my pawns shops. They may get things in, but they go away before they nhit the floor. All import Epi. Samick, you know.....

They live and price from ebay, so there are no bargains any more.
Had the pawn shop across the street from my store for 19 years. The only bargain I've ever gotten was a Kirby vacuum for $250..00. Oh, and a dewalt battery powered drill/ saw setup. that's been handy for over a decade.
Instruments, nah, not in my neck of the woods.

djwilbanks · 10-25-2008, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

I'd always wanted a Jazzmaster or Jaguar - Jazzmaster was always my #1. I got to looking at them a little more the past few weeks, and really liked the Jag's specs/look. I picked up that '65 for the same price as the USA Reissues are going for. Go figure, right? An original for the same as a reissue. It has a couple of issues (aftermarket pups for one, some routing UNDER the pickguard for two) - but I just couldn't pass that baby up! Should be here on Tuesday or so.

Greg has one I am GASsing for, but I haven't (won't have) the funds anytime soon.

She will never be mine... and it pains my insides a bit.

Satch0922 · 10-25-2008, 08:41 PM

I think the internet ruined it for pawn shop diving....

lexluthier · 10-25-2008, 08:48 PM

I still find stuff every once in a while. Found a nice USA Guild Pilot 5 string bass for $135 a few weeks ago.

lexluthier · 10-25-2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

Nothing good around here. Overpriced crap for the most part. There is a local pawn shop with the most amazing examples of old Fenders (Jags, Jazzmasters, Mustangs, Strats, etc.) hanging way high up on the wall. They are the owner's "private collection." The only stuff that he actually sells is garbage! I guess I'd be the way way, though - I'm sure he got all of his vintage Fenders for cheap.

Billy Gibbons was in there a couple of days ago apparently (word spreads fast in a small town) and purchased an old lap steel and an old Fender amp, neither of which were out in the main part of the shop!

Is it the one downtown in Missoula? I think I hit that shop when I was working in the area.

Loserface300 · 10-25-2008, 10:34 PM

I got my dinky from a pawn, flat 200$, and its like butter in your hands!!!!

kluson · 10-26-2008, 05:26 AM

never found anything in UK style pawn shops

specter1001 · 10-26-2008, 07:54 AM

I've never found anything worth mentioning in pawn shops.

Brian Krashpad · 10-26-2008, 09:35 AM

I got an Epi G400 SG for $175, and a MIM Strat for $150, but don't have pics handy of either, as both have moved on.

Of current:

Peavey 1980 T-60, w/ohsc, $200:

Epi Limited Ed. Custom Shop WildKat, $300:

Brownsville Choirboy, $100:

FFXGuitar · 10-26-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Krashpad

I got an Epi G400 SG for $175, and a MIM Strat for $150, but don't have pics handy of either, as both have moved on.

Of current:

Peavey 1980 T-60, w/ohsc, $200:

Epi Limited Ed. Custom Shop WildKat, $300:

Brownsville Choirboy, $100:

That wildkat looks great

Brian Krashpad · 10-26-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFXGuitar

That wildkat looks great

Thanks. The gold plate is actually quite tarnished with some worn away and some pitting, but I figure it just adds mojo.

The "Limited Edition Custom Shop"

just means that the white-blonde was only offered in 2005.

JasonC · 10-26-2008, 02:39 PM

my sis got a squire strat for 10 bucks @ goodwill

Lampens · 10-26-2008, 03:00 PM

We don't have pawn shops over here. How do they operate? I understand you can pawn your stuff there and get some money, then when you've got enough cash flow again you can get your pawned stuff back. Do they have a term on that stuff so that when someone doesn't come and pick the item up again in a certain amount of time the pawnshop owner can sell it? Or is it a risk that within maybe five minutes after pawning your stuff can get sold?

Loserface300 · 10-26-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Krashpad

Thanks. The gold plate is actually quite tarnished with some worn away and some pitting, but I figure it just adds mojo.

The "Limited Edition Custom Shop"

just means that the white-blonde was only offered in 2005.

I honesty like these, but they are really just a lower price version of a Chet Akins Model.

Brian Krashpad · 10-26-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lampens

We don't have pawn shops over here. How do they operate? I understand you can pawn your stuff there and get some money, then when you've got enough cash flow again you can get your pawned stuff back. Do they have a term on that stuff so that when someone doesn't come and pick the item up again in a certain amount of time the pawnshop owner can sell it? Or is it a risk that within maybe five minutes after pawning your stuff can get sold?

The former is correct. The pawned item is often collateral for a short term debt, on which typically a minimum monthly or weekly repayment may be made. Once the debtor fails to make a payment, the time can be sold.

Sometimes a pawnshop will simply buy items for cash, which it then re-sells.

Brian Krashpad · 10-26-2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loserface300

I honesty like these, but they are really just a lower price version of a Chet Akins Model.

If that were true, it'd still work for me!

But the contruction of the 2 guitars is pretty different. The 6120 is a semi with traditional thin-wood laminate construction, like other Gretsches, 335's, etc. Despite the outside similarity, the WildKat is not made that way at all. Instead, it's a chambered solid-body made of a mahogany back, routed out, with a thick maple cap added. The WildKat is much more like a chambered LP than it is like a Gretsch. If people want a lesser-priced Atkins, they should get an Electromatic 5120.

Also, the 6120/5120 is a full-size semi, the WildKat is a small-bodied one (in between an LP and a 6120/5120).

Either way, it's a good introduction to setneck semi-hollows for not much dosh.

coldsteal2 · 10-27-2008, 10:09 AM

I found this great American Fender Jazz Bass with Maple
Neck, White Seymour Duncan Pickups and case for less
than $180. It was kind of dirty and smelly,(smelled like a club) but looked new,
i took it apart and gave it a thurough cleaning and polishing, and aired,
it only had three strings on it but saw a beauty hiding behind
the neglect, and well you can see for yourself its beautiful.
Should have sold for $800 the case out, and smells like a rose.

I later sold it for $650 on eBay for a quick sell.

10-24-2008, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
drewk86 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pikeville, KY Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pawn Shop Finds!!! Post your gold mine pawn shop finds if you have them. I have yet to find the jewel in the rough but I am still on the lookout!

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JasonC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,339 Thanks: 24 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Pawn Shop Finds!!! I went to the local shop a couple days ago and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Bunch of cheap guitars, most were priced higher than they go for new! The only remotely decent was a Dean V, but it was priced like 80 bucks more than GC sells it new. Jackasses had a First Act in there for 120 bucks!

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,436 Thanks: 32 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Pawn Shop Finds!!! Nothing good around here. Overpriced crap for the most part. There is a local pawn shop with the most amazing examples of old Fenders (Jags, Jazzmasters, Mustangs, Strats, etc.) hanging way high up on the wall. They are the owner's "private collection." The only stuff that he actually sells is garbage! I guess I'd be the way way, though - I'm sure he got all of his vintage Fenders for cheap. Billy Gibbons was in there a couple of days ago apparently (word spreads fast in a small town) and purchased an old lap steel and an old Fender amp, neither of which were out in the main part of the shop! __________________ 1969 Gibson Deluxe / 08 Gibson R8 / Epi Elitists: Standard & Custom / Epi Custom & Studio Goth - '65 Fender Jaguar My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

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Brian Krashpad Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: GVL FLA USA Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pawn Shop Finds!!! I got an Epi G400 SG for $175, and a MIM Strat for $150, but don't have pics handy of either, as both have moved on. Of current: Peavey 1980 T-60, w/ohsc, $200: Epi Limited Ed. Custom Shop WildKat, $300: Brownsville Choirboy, $100:

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coldsteal2 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 9,312 Thanks: 28 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Pawn Shop Finds!!! I found this great American Fender Jazz Bass with Maple Neck, White Seymour Duncan Pickups and case for less than $180. It was kind of dirty and smelly,(smelled like a club) but looked new, i took it apart and gave it a thurough cleaning and polishing, and aired, it only had three strings on it but saw a beauty hiding behind the neglect, and well you can see for yourself its beautiful. Should have sold for $800 the case out, and smells like a rose. I later sold it for $650 on eBay for a quick sell. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/coldstealii YouTubage Videos