1200 dollars for your guitar?

[02-fatboy]

Looking to buy a cool guitar I have 1200 dollars to spend show me any offers please. Anything you got I would at least consider looking at.

However I would really like to get something from 1978 maybe even a double cut or whatever you got that you want to get rid of?

[martin6string]

This is a really open ended request. Any more details what you optimally looking for?

[02-fatboy]

Originally Posted by martin6string

This is a really open ended request. Any more details what you optimally looking for?

Well I will consider anything, but I really like Gibsons, and Fenders, I would like to find a guitar from 1978 since thats the year I was born,

Also I wouldn't mind something along the following lines but if you have something else feel free to let me know

Here's my list
PRS's no SE's
LP's no studios
Explorer's
Firebirds
SG's
V's
Definitley would consider anthing made by Heritage
A fender with a maple neck must be SSS I don't like these with humbuckers
I would really like an RD Artist, or an ES of some sort no 125's or student models more along the lines of a 335 or similar.

I hope this helps

[02-fatboy]

Oh and no tele's I have enough of them.

An if its a strat and has a rosewood board I won't even consider it unless it prior to 1979 and even then I might not be interested

[martin6string]

Originally Posted by 02-fatboy

Well I will consider anything, but I really like Gibsons, and Fenders, I would like to find a guitar from 1978 since thats the year I was born,

Also I wouldn't mind something along the following lines but if you have something else feel free to let me know

Here's my list
PRS's no SE's
LP's no studios
Explorer's
Firebirds
SG's
V's
Definitley would consider anthing made by Heritage
A fender with a maple neck must be SSS I don't like these with humbuckers
I would really like an RD Artist, or an ES of some sort no 125's or student models more along the lines of a 335 or similar.

I hope this helps

Yeah that's cool man. I'd like my birth year guitar as well

[02-fatboy]

Originally Posted by 02-fatboy

Oh and no tele's I have enough of them.

An if its a strat and has a rosewood board I won't even consider it unless it prior to 1979 and even then I might not be interested

Nothing with EMG's and I would prefer unmodded guitars. Or at least if they have been altered I would like to be able to put them back to original meaning to routering done etc. If the original pickups are gone thats ok I guess depending on what you got.

[02-fatboy]

I got a 76 LP custom same year my wife was born, and I got a 1996 tele which is the year my son was born so really just need a 78 for myself

[martin6string]

Originally Posted by 02-fatboy

I got a 76 LP custom same year my wife was born, and I got a 1996 tele which is the year my son was born so really just need a 78 for myself

That's pretty cool.

You might have to be patient on this, bro. $1,200 bucks doesn't buy you much now....

[02-fatboy]

Originally Posted by martin6string

That's pretty cool.

You might have to be patient on this, bro. $1,200 bucks doesn't buy you much now....

Actually I already had alot of really great offers. Considering a Heritage H535 with a gorgeous flame top. Also been offered a really nice G and L strat and a few other cool guitars just nothing thats really screaming at me though other than the Heritage.

Also if you look around theres alot of cool gear for around 1200 dollars. I found a few 70's RD artists in this price range but most people don't want to ship.

Also found a nice 78 LP special for under 800 dollars but the seller never replies to emails

Found a 1966 firebird that was refinished for 900 dollars but the seller refuses to ship it.

So if you look around theres alot of cool gear out there but alot people only want to deal locally and cash in hand only. You just have to look. Apparently I haven't looked hard enough or I would have already made a purchase.

[76Custom]

Any love for this '85 Explorer XPL? It's absolutely killer. Custom Shop Edition, double cream Dirty Fingers, Kahler. I have owned since 1992 and it still has the factory setup. Tell me what you think. Critique my playing, tone, whatever but please don't let the erratic video stop you from enjoying the erratic playing.

You Tube

You Tube

[02-fatboy]

Awesome guitar, to bad the kahler kills it for me. I already have one guitar with a floyd rose, I have had kahlers in the past too and never again. These guitars just aren't for me. I find string changes to be a pain, set ups cost me more, and I just never play a guitar that has a kahler or a floyd rose. I guess you either love them or hate them.

Anyways I just put in an offer on a H535 and am waiting to a response back. I guess we will see what happens. Thanks for the offer though, and sweet video.

[lilkuku]

I'm waiting on someone to get back with me on a guitar they have, so if they want to sell I'll be selling this Studio Gem in Emerald Green. I see where you have an offer out, so let me know if that goes through or not.

[02-fatboy]

I am not a huge studio fan anymore but depending on what your asking I would definitley be interested.

Believe it or not there is a store local to me that has the exact same guitar. I have also seen the sapphire version at a different store last week when I was in Chicago.

If my offer doesn't go through I will let you know, I am just waiting for a response.

thanks,
Nick

[The ConGREGation]

plenty to choose from for sure.......

[76Custom]

Thanks for the consideration. I have to say this is a most interesting way to search for a new guitar. Hats off. Lots of neat offers. I especially love the green LPs. You are right, Kahlers are definately an acquired taste. But I have to say for the record...This guitar has been exceptionally stable and is running the factory setup from 1985. I even recieved a compliment on the action from the local vintage guitar store. Being used to MY ebony '76 Custom with a much beefier neck and extremely low, wide frets this Explorer is almost too easy to play!

[lilkuku]

Sounds good.

[02-fatboy]

Originally Posted by 76Custom

Thanks for the consideration. I have to say this is a most interesting way to search for a new guitar. Hats off. Lots of neat offers. I especially love the green LPs. You are right, Kahlers are definately an acquired taste. But I have to say for the record...This guitar has been exceptionally stable and is running the factory setup from 1985. I even recieved a compliment on the action from the local vintage guitar store. Being used to MY ebony '76 Custom with a much beefier neck and extremely low, wide frets this Explorer is almost too easy to play!

I think my 76 LP Custom is the best playing guitar I own.

[02-fatboy]

I think I have a winner, I currently found two Heritage H535's for 1250 paypalled and shipped one is a 1990 with a natural finish and a curly maple top and back, the other is a 2008 with a nice flame top and a cherry sunburst finish.

Both look amazing. The only question I have is which one is better? The 2008 or the 1990?

Both are mint. Any advice from the Heritage experts would really be appreciated. Does year make a huge difference in quality here?

[lilkuku]

Cool, good luck.

[Hamtone]

How about a sunburst usa strat with maple neck?

[02-fatboy]

Originally Posted by Hamtone

How about a sunburst usa strat with maple neck?

I would love to check it out but I think I am gonna buy a Heritage H535

[dennistruckdriver]

Originally Posted by 02-fatboy

....I currently found two Heritage H535's for 1250 paypalled and shipped....which one is better?....

$1250 for both? Take both of 'em then!

[Hamtone]

Originally Posted by 02-fatboy

I would love to check it out but I think I am gonna buy a Heritage H535

No problem, I have a basic pic in the classifieds here. If you ever have interest hit me up

[02-fatboy]

Most definitley thanks so much for the offer.

[LedZepRulz]

I've got a '78 standard I'd probably let got for $1500

[finnflash]

i have this explorer for trade on here now, but was thinking of selling.

F/T:1992 Gibson Explorer Tobacco burst

[02-fatboy]

Wow you guys are really killing me. I love that explorer, and that les paul OMG its gorgeous.

To bad I can only afford 1250 dollars in my guitar budget right now. The only way I could make the 78 LP work is if you wanted a trade of some sort. But I don't know that I even have much to trade.

Is the 78 LP all original? Shouldn't it have different volume knobs? Also what pickups? Did they have covers back then? What color is that called?

Probably shouldn't even ask questions I can't afford it anyways. But I am drooling thinking about it.

[LedZepRulz]

The pups are dimarzios, the tuners are gotohs, not sure about the knobs, the color is orange with white ghost flames underneath which was a pro refinish, I think it started out ebony because the back of the headstock is black, the neck has been sanded down to bare wood.

[02-fatboy]

Man that still sounds super sweet. To bad she's been modded but I love the color.

Still can't do anything about it though as my max budget is 1200 dollars and already extended buy 50 dollars, which to most people might not seem like alot but I have found less can be a definite deal breaker.

Anyways I have an beautiful 1990 Heritage H535 with a curly maple top and back. If you can do 1250 for the LP I would take that instead just because I want a 78 since thats the year I was born. Otherwise I am gonna pickup this heritage. (by the way I would never even expect you to consider 1250 for the LP) But hey man I can only afford what I can afford.

Besides I just recently sold an ES 335 Studio so I could probably used some sort of ES 335 style guitar to replace it

[02-fatboy]

Buy the way that LP sounds like it would be an awesome player.