Around 2015-16 I picked up a PRS SE Custom 24. It played great and had a beautiful quilted maple veneer. I realized that I do not like the sound of a 24 fret guitar. I tried several modifications to see if those could possibly change my mind. But, even with the modifications it wasn't happening. I listed it for sale but only received a couple replies.
On Friday, I got a trade offer on my PRS SE for a 2009 Fender American Special Strat. I'm thinking this guy is trying to slip one by me or he's under the influence! I decided to meet with him yesterday to see the guitar. Besides a couple of bumps and bruises the guitar was in very good condition. Without a doubt it needed a full set up. The intonation was out, the bridge saddles looked like a roller coaster and it needed a cleaning. The guy tells me he picked it up in a trade on Thursday from some 17 year old who states the guitar has hardly been played. It was true. The frets were in immaculate condition. No wear, divots, nothing. No sign of a refret either. I think if the guy had taken the time to have it set up properly he would of kept it. I believe that's the whole reason he was looking to get rid it.
It was a huge relief to finally get rid of a guitar that I truly did not like and ended up with a guitar that I will want to play.
On Friday, I got a trade offer on my PRS SE for a 2009 Fender American Special Strat. I'm thinking this guy is trying to slip one by me or he's under the influence! I decided to meet with him yesterday to see the guitar. Besides a couple of bumps and bruises the guitar was in very good condition. Without a doubt it needed a full set up. The intonation was out, the bridge saddles looked like a roller coaster and it needed a cleaning. The guy tells me he picked it up in a trade on Thursday from some 17 year old who states the guitar has hardly been played. It was true. The frets were in immaculate condition. No wear, divots, nothing. No sign of a refret either. I think if the guy had taken the time to have it set up properly he would of kept it. I believe that's the whole reason he was looking to get rid it.
It was a huge relief to finally get rid of a guitar that I truly did not like and ended up with a guitar that I will want to play.
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