1987 Hamer Chaparral

[Deputy Dog 9]

I'm trying to help a friend price this guitar. Even though I'm a child of the 80's, was never into these so I promised her I'd reach out for some help as she is looking to sell. I believe its a 1987 and I had it in my hands the other day and it is stupid clean. The Floyd Rose looks like its doing a wheelie but it was still in tune after years of being in its case. I asked over on The Gear Page and they suggested I try here. 
 

 

[Deputy Dog 9]

[Deputy Dog 9]

[Tortious 688]

Yes, it's a 1987.

Value-wise, people with more knowledge than me about the market for these types of guitars should be along at some point to tell you $350. 🤑 (Obviously, it's more than that, but I really have no clue.)

It does look to be in really nice condition. GLWTS.

[killerteddybear 7,629]

Welcome to the HFC, Deputy Dog! Feel free to stick around, it's a great place.

If that Chap is as clean as you say, I think you could get $1200 - $1500.

The $350 thing is a running joke, back to a time when you could score a killer guitar for cheap. 

[cmatthes 20,350]

It's an '87 Chapparal in Pink Pearl - super cool, and looks to be in nice shape with original case.  I'd agree that $1,500-$1,700 would be the target for a sale.  You might pull more posting on eBay with lots of great pics if the person looking for one of those is actively in the market.

[GusS 68]

I sold a blue '87 just like this one for $1500 + shipping on this forum two months ago.

[Deputy Dog 9]

27 minutes ago, GusS said:

I sold a blue '87 just like this one for $1500 + shipping on this forum two months ago.

Thats good to know.  I wonder if the pearl pink will have a positive or negative impact on the value?

Edited December 22, 2020 by Deputy Dog

[murkat 5,132]

1 hour ago, Deputy Dog said:

I wonder if the pearl pink will have a positive or negative impact on the value?

No impact at all. That Chap has it all. I'd buy it.

[kizanski 15,332]

1 hour ago, Deputy Dog said:

I wonder if the pearl pink will have a positive or negative impact on the value?

Rare color usually = 

 

[killerteddybear 7,629]

1 hour ago, Deputy Dog said:

Thats good to know.  I wonder if the pearl pink will have a positive or negative impact on the value?

I'd say positive. 

[Deputy Dog 9]

I guess I could spend the $350 and have it refinished. 😉

Edited December 22, 2020 by Deputy Dog

[specialk 3,869]

Keep it exactly as it is!

[GusS 68]

The color is definitely not a detriment. It is missing the original OBL humbucker though, which won't affect it too much either.

[Dave Scepter 3,112]

$1,750-2,000

[Steve Haynie 12,216]

The color is right for the year that Chaparral was made.  Think of it like spandex and big hair.  Today the spandex is out.  The hair is gone, short, or dyed.  That pink Chaparral still rocks. 

[BillW 249]

Nice Chap! good luck with the sale!

[topekatj 380]

On 12/21/2020 at 4:43 PM, Deputy Dog said:

 

How much for that precious end table??