It is a special and new is about 1,000
there are a few dents and scratches
the price is 500
2006-07-25 05:31:20 · 8 answers · asked by vinnielonghi 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
is this a good price?
it is an SG Special
with a few dents and scratches
it costs 500 used
2006-07-25 05:35:48 · update #1
That is a very good deal...I bought a slightly used Gibson SG Special with just a chip on the neck and a few hard-to-notice scratches for $470 but I am speechless to how I got it that low. I would buy it if I were you!
P.S. it is a very good guitar!!
2006-07-25 05:36:54 · answer #1 · answered by Technicolor Hand Fruit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah if you can get an SG Special for $500 that should be a fair deal, as Musician's Friend has them for sale at $899.99 - $949.99. I personally own a Gibson SG Faded Special (I ripped on it last night to be exact) and that guitar is a slight step below the regular SG special, so if it IS the Faded Special you might want to offer $400 or less because it sells new for $689.99. Guitars with ding and scratches, as the previous posts stated, make the guitar so much cooler. I have a Gibson Les Paul as well which I purchased new, and I've had it for almost two years now and it is actually starting to look cool with all of the dings and paint fades and buckle scratches. I personally love a guitar that has that 'I actually get played' look. Anyway look into the exact model and make sure you're getting what you're getting, and the $500 range should be fair. Cheers!
2006-07-25 12:46:01 · answer #2 · answered by Melarro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dents and scratches give character to a Gibson or any other fine Guitar.
If you can, see if you can take it by a Guitar Center if you have one in your neighborhood and let them have a look see at it before you make the final purchase. But, all in all, sounds like a good deal.
BTW...did you know that "SG" stands for "Solid Guitar"?
Named at the end of the 1963 model year following
the lapse of Les Paul's endorsement contract with Gibson.
2006-07-25 12:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by GeneL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could probably buy a new SG model for about the same price, but it depends on which date the guitar was from. If it is a 1969 one, go for it and get it restored at a Gibson shop.
2006-07-25 12:35:49 · answer #4 · answered by Led_head 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minor dents and scratches will not have an effect on the sound quality.. If you can save 500.00 it would be an ok deal. Of course if there are too many, you may want to go new..
2006-07-25 12:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by Heatmizer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand what you're asking, but it sounds like a fairly descent deal. just make sure you have a friend who knows how to play go along and make sure you aren't getting ripped off. if it's older you'll most likely have to clean the pots and a couple of other things just to make sure you're getting everything out of your instrument. hope this helps
2006-07-25 12:35:43 · answer #6 · answered by pianist01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
offer them 350, they cant shoot you, worst they can do is say no. best they can do is accept. will probably do something in the middle like 425. saves ya some $ for new strings, strap, case, etc.
2006-07-25 12:34:55 · answer #7 · answered by digital genius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a little pricey for just fair condition
2006-07-25 12:35:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋