Post by pblarus on Dec 20, 2010 23:25:32 GMT -5
Hi, new guy here, who knows less than nothing but what I can read on the web. I do not play but my 18 y/o son does and I found a black HM locally for $500 (including a Korg G3 pedal in the box and a soft case). No manuals or wrenches.
Serial # is E843342, said to be a '88 or an '89. Rosewood fretboard. The thing looks new, barely a scratch, original down to the "F" knobs by the look of it. Here are 4 pictures.
s711.photobucket.com/albums/ww118/pblarus/HM%20Strat/
I'm wanting to buy this for my son for Christmas. He's been playing 5 years on a "starter" guitar (incredibly, his favorites are classic rock bands like Led Zep and Pink Floyd - I know the words to his favorite songs!), says he wants a Strat, and I need it to be used and affordable and a keeper for a lifetime. Like I said, I don't play, so I can't "road test" it myself. But it sure looks cherry.
BTW, how do you tell what kind of pickups those are and if they are original? Anything else I should know from what the pictures show?
The current owner says he worked at a music store about 10 years ago, this one came in on trade, and he bought it then. Played it a lot at first but it has mostly sat for the past few years. Says he needs the cash to fix his car. Won't budge off $500.
Does this look like a fair deal? Any help is MUCH appreciated!
Serial # is E843342, said to be a '88 or an '89. Rosewood fretboard. The thing looks new, barely a scratch, original down to the "F" knobs by the look of it. Here are 4 pictures.
s711.photobucket.com/albums/ww118/pblarus/HM%20Strat/
I'm wanting to buy this for my son for Christmas. He's been playing 5 years on a "starter" guitar (incredibly, his favorites are classic rock bands like Led Zep and Pink Floyd - I know the words to his favorite songs!), says he wants a Strat, and I need it to be used and affordable and a keeper for a lifetime. Like I said, I don't play, so I can't "road test" it myself. But it sure looks cherry.
BTW, how do you tell what kind of pickups those are and if they are original? Anything else I should know from what the pictures show?
The current owner says he worked at a music store about 10 years ago, this one came in on trade, and he bought it then. Played it a lot at first but it has mostly sat for the past few years. Says he needs the cash to fix his car. Won't budge off $500.
Does this look like a fair deal? Any help is MUCH appreciated!
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