currypowder Posted November 29, 2007 Posted November 29, 2007 I was taking a quick walkthrough the Guitar Emporium (http://www.guitar-emporium.com/ordering.html) and noticed that they have a '99 Silver Sparkle Vanguard on the wall priced at $750. Has P90's and a regualr stoptail bridge. I'm not sure if the pickups are original (and they probably won't know either). I played it for a few minutes and, not surprisingly, it played wonderfully. Nice chunky neck. I don't keep up with the value of these, so I'm not sure if it's a good deal or not. What I do know is that they don't deal in many Hamers and they are usually willing to deal on them. They just got it, so it's not listed on the website yet.
cmatthes Posted November 29, 2007 Posted November 29, 2007 That's a good shop. I bought things from them in the '80s and '90s and got their mailed stocklist for years.Honest people to deal with.
DavidE Posted November 29, 2007 Posted November 29, 2007 They just had a dot neck artist on ebay for a killer BIN of $705. The auction closed because it was no longer available for sale. Did you buy it while walking through the store? ;-)I went there once to do a guitar trade. Very honorable and very nice store. It was worth the long drive.
currypowder Posted November 30, 2007 Author Posted November 30, 2007 I didn't buy the Artist. I did see it earlier this week after someone pointed out the auction. It was still there on Tuesday late afternoon, and the auction was ended by the time I got home. I don't know if someone here grabbed it or just someone walking through the store.I honestly think the Vanguard played and felt a little better than the Artist. The neck on the Vanguard feels a little chunkier to me.
geoff_hartwell Posted November 30, 2007 Posted November 30, 2007 Those are killer and I love mine. I had a p90 one that was awesome, but I kept the Bucker version.If it's 750 with the case, its a deal.
hamerican gigolo Posted December 1, 2007 Posted December 1, 2007 Guitar Emporium is a great local shop. One of the few places that still have good useddeals at a good price.
Bloozguy Posted December 1, 2007 Posted December 1, 2007 That's about what I paid for mine (with OHSC) a few months ago from a private party...that's a great deal on a great guitar!
sirDaniel Posted December 1, 2007 Posted December 1, 2007 I could've picked up either a black or red anniversary/vanguard in '99/'00 for $750 new. They've held their value like a rock; and actually increased in some cases
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