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Joined: Nov 02, 2006 Posts: 564 Virginia Beach |
Posted on Jan 28 2007 09:54 AM
MIJ Jaguar JG66B-118 for sale on ebay... It sounds like a good deal, only 85 bucks shipping, brand new from Japan. EDIT: Oops wrong forum.. |
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Posted on Jan 28 2007 11:04 AM
i got my AVRI Jag for 950.00 on ebay including shipping. It was considered a blem model, because of a small chip in the paint on the back, but still new. I have seen used (great condition) american Jags and JM's going anywhere from 900 - 1,100 why not just go for the gold? |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 492 Austin Texas
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Posted on Jan 29 2007 08:47 AM
Agreed, You can get AVRI guitars for great prices on ebay if you hold out long enough. I found my Jazzmaster for $900 in brand new condition with the case the case candy and plastic still on the pick guard. There worth the wait and the few hundered more clams. — |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Jan 29 2007 08:53 AM
How long ago did you get it for that price? Lately I've been noticing the prices of Jazzmasters are rising quite a bit. |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 492 Austin Texas
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Posted on Jan 29 2007 09:01 AM
That was last April. I haven't looked at JMs on the bay in a while but back then I was seeing them go for around $1200-$1400. I just kept my eye on them and kept bidding my max, $900 untill I scored. — |
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Joined: Nov 02, 2006 Posts: 564 Virginia Beach |
Posted on Jan 29 2007 09:25 AM
I can get a used Jag for around 9-1,000, or I can get a New MIJ Jag for 700. I really like the 66 RI with the Block Inlays, but that one is 800 new and Ive never seen those used (except here once)...If im gonna spend 1,000 I might as well spend 1,300 and get a spankin new 62AVRI from my local shop where they will give you free life-time set up... Doesnt the 66 have Mustang saddles? |
Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1547 Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on Jan 29 2007 11:05 AM
The AVRI Jaguar sounds, looks, and feels significantly more like the Real Thing than MIJ does (I've had more than one of all three types). Some people prefer the slightly smaller neck profile if the MIJ Jags and Jazzmasters, though. The stock pickups in the MIJ's leave a lot to be desired, so factor the cost of a AVRI or Duncan pickup change into your decision. When you do that, the AVRI starts looking like the better investment. Not to mention much better resale down the road if you ever decide to move on to something else. The 60's Jags and Jazzmasters never had factory installed Mustang saddles on stock guitars. I much prefer the stock saddles, which are height-adjustable. You can notch them with a triangular jeweler's file if you are an ultra-hard player. —Jack Booth The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005), 2025 |
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Joined: Nov 02, 2006 Posts: 564 Virginia Beach |
Posted on Jan 29 2007 02:53 PM
AHH Crap I guess Ill wait and buy an AVRI one....Damn I hate waiting! |
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Posted on Jan 29 2007 04:01 PM
^^ you won't regret that. Just check everyday for the next few weeks and you will find something. The hardest thing is getting a color you want, not a guitar at a great price. |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1054 Chicago IL.
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Posted on Jan 29 2007 07:20 PM
Shaun you got your JM for a steal. I've been watching them on Ebay for awhile now and recently a oly white AV went for more than what they go for new through Musicans Friend. I'll take any color for $900 —"as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ |
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Posted on Jan 29 2007 08:11 PM
honeslty its a hot & cold market. I have been hunting for AVRI Strats on ebay for a while, there has been times when they fetch no less than 1,100 and other times where you can score them for well under a grand. I really missed the mark a few times, I have been trying to score a sherwood green (they are discontinued) twice they ended in the 900's but I was not a good enough sniper. PS I had no trouble getting my AVRI Jag on ebay, but again, its hot & cold. Patience will get you your guitar for much cheaper than book value. |
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Joined: Nov 02, 2006 Posts: 564 Virginia Beach |
Posted on Feb 12 2007 08:42 PM
Hey just to update...I recently got an mint AVRI Jag for 780 bucks. Its Black w/ turtle pic gaurd which ive only seen a couple of those. The thing was that the seller was mad sketchy; he had a zero feedback, mistakenly said it was an ash body instead of alder, and had really poor pics. I was the only one crazy enough to bid on it I guess. Ebay rules! |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25696 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Feb 12 2007 09:04 PM
Not to poo poo on your killer buy. Jeff(bigtikidude) —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Joined: Nov 02, 2006 Posts: 564 Virginia Beach |
Posted on Feb 12 2007 09:28 PM
LOL...Maybe, hopefully, I dunno are you missing one? Never thought about that...Ive bought a lot of stuff on ebay with out even thinking whether or not its stolen. After talking to the guy he doesnt seem like a crook..But you never know he does live in Jersey. |
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