It has arrived! http://www.letstalkguild.com/ltg/showthread.php?186050-1996-Guid-S100-in-White-on-Buffalo-CL-800
The good: It is an original white, and has all original parts, including case. The frets are in pretty good shape. It's got a real good yellowing over all, and hasn't had any *major* damage.
The bad: The previous owner apparently had no idea how to maintain a guitar, and also didn't handle it with much care. Dings and chips all over, nothing horrible, but I'd rate it cosmetically at about a 6-7. The headstock inlay is pretty crackled, the fretboard is grimy, it's had a lot of sudden temperature changes in it's life, and he sanded the back of the neck with probably a 400 grit paper instead of something lighter like he should have used. At least he didn't go through the color finish. There is plenty of tarnish on the frets and parts. The binding finish is pretty crackled too. The case is in pretty good shape except it's musty smelling, which gives me a little pause.
The ugly: I haven't had a chance to thow a straight edge on the neck, but it looks like it's curving up and needs a truss adjustment. The bridge is set really low to compensate. Dummy had freakin' 12's or even heavier gauge on it too. They barely fit into the stop holes. There is some binding separation near the nut, but it's all there and just needs to be re-glued.
I'll have more details and pix when I can, I know, I know, PICTURES!!!
If it cleans up with some tender loving care, it'll be cool. Scarred, but otherwise alive. Survivor mojo!
800 plus 50 for shipping. It's right at the price edge for it's condition, but as long as I can deal with the issues, I say it's a good deal. If I find things that are more difficult to address, I'm going to hit him back for a partial refund. I paid via Paypal, so I think buyer protection (which is usually heavily favoring the buyer in experience) will be in effect, even though he's a private seller and not a retailer. As a precaution I saved all the emails and had him invoice me.
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, .... pictures soon!
The good: It is an original white, and has all original parts, including case. The frets are in pretty good shape. It's got a real good yellowing over all, and hasn't had any *major* damage.
The bad: The previous owner apparently had no idea how to maintain a guitar, and also didn't handle it with much care. Dings and chips all over, nothing horrible, but I'd rate it cosmetically at about a 6-7. The headstock inlay is pretty crackled, the fretboard is grimy, it's had a lot of sudden temperature changes in it's life, and he sanded the back of the neck with probably a 400 grit paper instead of something lighter like he should have used. At least he didn't go through the color finish. There is plenty of tarnish on the frets and parts. The binding finish is pretty crackled too. The case is in pretty good shape except it's musty smelling, which gives me a little pause.
The ugly: I haven't had a chance to thow a straight edge on the neck, but it looks like it's curving up and needs a truss adjustment. The bridge is set really low to compensate. Dummy had freakin' 12's or even heavier gauge on it too. They barely fit into the stop holes. There is some binding separation near the nut, but it's all there and just needs to be re-glued.
I'll have more details and pix when I can, I know, I know, PICTURES!!!
If it cleans up with some tender loving care, it'll be cool. Scarred, but otherwise alive. Survivor mojo!
800 plus 50 for shipping. It's right at the price edge for it's condition, but as long as I can deal with the issues, I say it's a good deal. If I find things that are more difficult to address, I'm going to hit him back for a partial refund. I paid via Paypal, so I think buyer protection (which is usually heavily favoring the buyer in experience) will be in effect, even though he's a private seller and not a retailer. As a precaution I saved all the emails and had him invoice me.
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, .... pictures soon!
