The_Nuge Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Hi! What's the going rate / reasonable price for a 1984 Blitz in Red Tiger with the Hamer trem? Guitar is in average condition with some significant paint chipping, but comes with case. Cheers Es Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Not trying to be a joker here... Lately anything with that type of finish has been priced higher than what we are used to seeing. People are asking high prices fishing for buyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 and no pics no help us😑 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Custom Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Steve Haynie said: Not trying to be a joker here... Lately anything with that type of finish has been priced higher than what we are used to seeing. People are asking high prices fishing for buyers. Gilmour just got 4m for a non original Strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 $1000-$1500ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Nuge Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 Here are some pics the seller sent me - what I don't like is the damage below the first couple of frets 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 ^^Very cool^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 1 hour ago, The_Nuge said: - what I don't like is the damage below the first couple of frets While it looks to be cosmetic, it’s a doozy. Would probably be very uncomfortable wrapping your thumb around that. It could be fixed if it’s just cosmetic, but that should bring the price down to $350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Nuge Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 I was just about to transfer quite a lot of money for the guitar when the owner sent me that picture... needless to say he'd described it as "near perfect"! Unfortunately I can't inspect it in person, and I'm not entirely convinced the damage is just cosmetic! Es Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfritts Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 A sorta cool guitar and looks cosmetic to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 ill take the risk for 700$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 It does not look like there is a line crack going toward the headstock nor a separation of the fretboard. Get more photos. That looks like it is more cosmetic than structural damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Nuge Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 I've made him an offer for it - we'll see what he says! If I get it, I'll want to fix that issue. How'd you go about getting the right colour and sort of paint? Cheers Es Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 The problem with matching the paint is that it can change over time. The red and black were sprayed over a white base coat. The red might have changed a little. The clear lacquer coat on top can turn slightly amber, so if you match the red or black you still have to get the clear coat right to make the finish match. Get the finish as close as possible, but count on being able to see where it was touched up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never2Late Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Steve Haynie said: The problem with matching the paint is that it can change over time. The red and black were sprayed over a white base coat. The red might have changed a little. The clear lacquer coat on top can turn slightly amber, so if you match the red or black you still have to get the clear coat right to make the finish match. Get the finish as close as possible, but count on being able to see where it was touched up. I can tell you from experience that most-all guitar re-finishers will NOT put-in the work to color match this. Other than preserve the serial number, most would just rather strip it down to wood and start-over with modern finishes. It ain't a '59 LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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