Traded for an SG junior today....please read/please help :)

d1 guy · 08-11-2009, 12:28 AM

A guy that Ive known for years came by my shop today and asked me about a truck that he was wanting to buy...My family owns a dealership yada yada yada. Anyways, I was helping him with the truck and I asked him the same question that I ask everyone that I deal with (hey, you know anybody with any old guitars?). He said, "yeah Ive got an old 58 SG." I knew that they didnt make an SG in 58, but I still wanted to see what he was talking about. He went and picked it up from his house and brought it by my house after hours. I noticed that it had a p90 in it....only one. He loved my 87 fender USA stratocaster with the kahler system. I traded him straight up. I honestly dont know how I did. The guitar needs to be cleaned up, it needs a fret leveling job, some filing, and it doesnt have a case......but she sounds amazing and is all original with no breaks. I figure my strat was worth about $500-$600.

I have attached a few pictures. The headstock isnt nearly as faded as it looks. The guitar is actually pretty nice. The neck shows a brown streak in the pic, but that doesnt show up when looking at it....I dont really know why its there in the picture....maybe something wrong with my flash.

So, did I make a decent trade? Did I do ok? I dont really know what these are worth, but it is an old Gibson, so its gotta be worth something right? The vintage sound is mind blowing. My serial number is 2209XX....am I right in saying that its a 64? Thanks so much in advance. I really appreciate any help I can get

ojedad23 · 08-11-2009, 12:30 AM

nice.

d1 guy · 08-11-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ojedad23

nice.

Did I do ok, or did I get a bum deal?

Ride on a Pony · 08-11-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by d1 guy

Did I do ok, or did I get a bum deal?

It entirely comes down to which guitar you like best. If you prefer this to you old one, then good, you got a great deal. If not, then as they say - fail.

Skynyrdpicker · 08-11-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by d1 guy

Did I do ok, or did I get a bum deal?

You got a super cool guitar with tons of character in return. In my books, you did better than okay

That thing must sound incredible! Old wood, P90....

ripper70 · 08-11-2009, 02:49 AM

I'd say good trade.

See here:

http://completed.shop.ebay.com/i.htm...&_sop=16&_sc=1

captain tightpants · 08-11-2009, 02:57 AM

Dude, you traded way up in my book, that SG is freakin' SWEET!!! Can I have it??

Just ribbin' ya, really nice score, man.

Jason · 08-11-2009, 03:16 AM

You did straight up awesome.

I love those SG Juniors... man, if you're not happy with it, PM me and maybe we can work out a trade.

captain tightpants · 08-11-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

You did straight up awesome.

I love those SG Juniors... man, if you're not happy with it, PM me and maybe we can work out a trade.

BACK OFF, Malt Liquor boy, I saw it first

Jason · 08-11-2009, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by captain tightpants

BACK OFF, Malt Liquor boy, I saw it first

Wait a minute there, lad... hold still... ah shit... yeer twins! I cunna fight twins!

captain tightpants · 08-11-2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Wait a minute there, lad... hold still... ah shit... yeer twins! I cunna fight twins!

Uh, yeah, twins......that it, I'm twins, and you can't take us both!!!! I knew going sober was gonna pay off eventually!!!

d1 guy · 08-11-2009, 09:36 AM

I guess I did pretty good then. I figure its probably worth $2,250ish something like that. I looked at the ones on ebay and they seem to be doing anywhere from $2500-$2700. Mine needs a little lovin, but not much, so Id say $2250ish. I think I did well and Im ready to play this thing with new strings on it. I am not attached to it right now, so its fair game to anyone if you are interested in it. I have a les paul project that Im working on and this would really help fund some of it.

JM Vasek · 08-11-2009, 10:12 AM

Yep. Great trade on your part.

Think you could have sold that Strat for that much?

I wish I was in a position to take it off your hands after fighting everyone else for it.

p90s are BEAST. Enjoy your guitar!

***Led Zep Fan*** · 08-11-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by d1 guy

I guess I did pretty good then. I figure its probably worth $2,250ish something like that. I looked at the ones on ebay and they seem to be doing anywhere from $2500-$2700. Mine needs a little lovin, but not much, so Id say $2250ish. I think I did well and Im ready to play this thing with new strings on it. I am not attached to it right now, so its fair game to anyone if you are interested in it. I have a les paul project that Im working on and this would really help fund some of it.

I saw one in decent condition at the Summer Philly Guitar Show for $1800.

You made a great deal!

kharrison · 08-11-2009, 08:30 PM

I will buy your SG. Please contact me at kharrison@sksins.com. Thanks

SG Lou · 08-12-2009, 12:39 AM

A straight up trade.......Strat for that SG ?

Dude, you got the best of the bargain

Grumbles under breath......How come I can never come across a deal like that?

d1 guy · 08-12-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kharrison

I will buy your SG. Please contact me at kharrison@sksins.com. Thanks

Email sent :-)

circusboy28 · 08-13-2009, 05:21 AM

nice guitar for sure

decoy205 · 08-13-2009, 09:05 AM

How do you play it with no strings!!

I think you did good. 60's Sg vs. newer strat. no brainer.

score!

Hardrock Gunter · 08-13-2009, 10:41 AM

Dang! That's a deal!

diceman · 09-25-2009, 12:22 AM

Its not so much whether you did "alright" or got a "bum deal...."

The bottom line is...

YOU WON!!!

BCRGreg · 09-25-2009, 12:24 AM

Give him a little present to even up the deal a bit. You got 4 times the value that he got.

Astrokreep · 09-26-2009, 10:29 AM

That thing is AMAZING. I'd get it refinished in white. (White SG Junior = Drool)

ledlover01 · 09-26-2009, 10:30 AM

Holy crap congrats

BCRGreg · 09-26-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Astrokreep

That thing is AMAZING. I'd get it refinished in white. (White SG Junior = Drool)

And ruin it's value?

Refin new guitars, not real guitars.

Astrokreep · 09-26-2009, 10:52 AM

I'm obsessed with white SG Juniors. If It was mine, I'd absolutely do it. Resell value wouldn't matter to me. (Because I'd keep it)

BCRGreg · 09-26-2009, 10:55 AM

And when you die, the world inherits another buggered guitar.

Astrokreep · 09-26-2009, 10:57 AM

Hell, I'd take it with me.

dennistruckdriver · 09-26-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by d1 guy

Email sent :-)

Don't sell it, and DON'T paint it!

Astrokreep · 09-26-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dennistruckdriver

DON'T paint it!

Haha, i just meant for me. I wouldn't recommend that to everyone. I was just speaking for myself.

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ripper70 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 328 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Traded for an SG junior today....please read/please help :) I'd say good trade. See here: http://completed.shop.ebay.com/i.htm...&_sop=16&_sc=1 __________________ Ripper70 "I think we have more machinery of government than is necessary, too many parasites living on the labor of the industrious." --Thomas Jefferson

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Jason Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 12,975 Thanks: 84 Thanked 91 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Traded for an SG junior today....please read/please help :) You did straight up awesome. I love those SG Juniors... man, if you're not happy with it, PM me and maybe we can work out a trade. __________________

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d1 guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MS Posts: 288 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Traded for an SG junior today....please read/please help :) I guess I did pretty good then. I figure its probably worth $2,250ish something like that. I looked at the ones on ebay and they seem to be doing anywhere from $2500-$2700. Mine needs a little lovin, but not much, so Id say $2250ish. I think I did well and Im ready to play this thing with new strings on it. I am not attached to it right now, so its fair game to anyone if you are interested in it. I have a les paul project that Im working on and this would really help fund some of it.

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JM Vasek Respectable Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,653 Thanks: 24 Thanked 11 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Traded for an SG junior today....please read/please help :) Yep. Great trade on your part. Think you could have sold that Strat for that much? I wish I was in a position to take it off your hands after fighting everyone else for it. p90s are BEAST. Enjoy your guitar! __________________ -JM

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decoy205 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 98 Thanked 35 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Traded for an SG junior today....please read/please help :) How do you play it with no strings!! I think you did good. 60's Sg vs. newer strat. no brainer. score! __________________

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BCRGreg Grumpy Old Luthier Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lemoyne, PA Posts: 6,970 Thanks: 157 Thanked 731 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Traded for an SG junior today....please read/please help :) Give him a little present to even up the deal a bit. You got 4 times the value that he got. __________________ Cool guitars, extreme repairs and brutal honesty. www.bcrmusic.com www.grumpyoldmenband.com http://www.youtube.com/user/unkagreg

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Astrokreep Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 242 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Traded for an SG junior today....please read/please help :) That thing is AMAZING. I'd get it refinished in white. (White SG Junior = Drool) __________________

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Astrokreep Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 242 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Traded for an SG junior today....please read/please help :) I'm obsessed with white SG Juniors. If It was mine, I'd absolutely do it. Resell value wouldn't matter to me. (Because I'd keep it) __________________

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BCRGreg Grumpy Old Luthier Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lemoyne, PA Posts: 6,970 Thanks: 157 Thanked 731 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Traded for an SG junior today....please read/please help :) And when you die, the world inherits another buggered guitar. __________________ Cool guitars, extreme repairs and brutal honesty. www.bcrmusic.com www.grumpyoldmenband.com http://www.youtube.com/user/unkagreg

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