sixesandsevens Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Do you all have a sense of the discount from market value if you're buying or selling a guitar with a repaired neck? Assume it's a pro repair job from an actual pro (e.g. Murkat, BCRGreg).
hamerhead Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 1/4 to 1/2 off regular price. So $350 would be $175 - $250.
Steve Haynie Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Sometimes it depends on the quality of the repair and how bad the break was. You might have to play it by ear, so to speak.
chromium Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 I sold my Ric 4003s8 a while back for 2500, and it had a repair at the neck+body union (neck breaking away from wings is a somewhat common thing with those). I was thinking realistic normal going rate right now would have been around low 3s for an unbroken one.I also had a 60s EB-0 that had been obliterated (massive neck heel repair, body routes, etc) and put back together and refinished nicely. Bought and later sold it for 625, when those were fetching ~800. It was a very lively, resonant little bass. I only sold it because I have two other EBs... but I can't help but wonder if nicely executed neck repairs sometimes make 'em better(?). My friend has a Thunderbird with reattached head, and that thing really sings! Probably just luck of the draw.
hanspanzer Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Good Question. Thinking about selling this. What would something like this sell for? http://www.hamerfanclub.com/forums/topic/67260-hamer-sunburst-8-0157-finally-restored/
hamerhead Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 ^^^ I'd probably be up around $250 for that one, if the case is nice.
hanspanzer Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 ^^^ I'd probably be up around $250 for that one, if the case is nice.Not threefiddy?
Armitage Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 I won't buy a guitar with a repaired neck... the savings aren't worth squat.
BubbaVO Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 I wouldn't rule out buying a guitar with a repaired neck, but it depends on the repair. BCR Greg/Murkat caliber work, I'm fine with it. I won't pay unblemished pricing cuz that would be stoopid, but I'd consider buying it. Anything of lesser caliber...meh...probably not.
Armitage Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 BCR Greg/Murkat do top end work, no doubt about it, but for me, there are a zillion guitars out there, I don't need a repaired one to only save a few bucks..
Steve Haynie Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 A repaired beater gets played like crazy. A limited edition high dollar guitar gets pampered. Somewhere in between there are very nice guitars that get played a lot, but the beaters often get played more.
sixesandsevens Posted November 22, 2015 Author Posted November 22, 2015 Thanks all. I'm considering selling my orange wrap tail studio that was repaired by BCR Greg and just looking for some guidance on where to set the price.
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Do you all have a sense of the discount from market value if you're buying or selling a guitar with a repaired neck?
Assume it's a pro repair job from an actual pro (e.g. Murkat, BCRGreg).
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