Any Idea of Value? 1978 Strat
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Re: Any Idea of Value? 1978 Strat
And you could go back in 6 months and it would still be there like everything else in GC's overpriced "vintage" room LOL
And you could go back in 6 months and it would still be there like everything else in GC's overpriced "vintage" room LOL
Re: Any Idea of Value? 1978 Strat
that same era strat is on this Toronto Canada's Vintage/Used section of their web site
www.12fret.com
that same era strat is on this Toronto Canada's Vintage/Used section of their web site
www.12fret.com
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Something Cool
Re: Any Idea of Value? 1978 Strat
I see these things from 1300-1800.
Is it very heavy? That plays a big role. Many players shy away from those Fenders because they are boat anchors. If you have a light one people can get really gaga about it.
Technically, for a hardtail it's probably better to be very heavy ash but that's not how people think.
I see these things from 1300-1800.
Is it very heavy? That plays a big role. Many players shy away from those Fenders because they are boat anchors. If you have a light one people can get really gaga about it.
Technically, for a hardtail it's probably better to be very heavy ash but that's not how people think.
stratman1967
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Re: Any Idea of Value? 1978 Strat
Wow... I still remember seeing these guitar regularly going for $400- $450 20 years ago. The guy who ran the store didn't like to see them coming in because they would hang on the wall for the longest time. And every one except one that I played were heavy as lead. Now they're considered vintage (at least by a few), granted they are on the low end of the scale, but still.
Wow... I still remember seeing these guitar regularly going for $400- $450 20 years ago. The guy who ran the store didn't like to see them coming in because they would hang on the wall for the longest time. And every one except one that I played were heavy as lead. Now they're considered vintage (at least by a few), granted they are on the low end of the scale, but still.
Pontiac Jack
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Re: Any Idea of Value? 1978 Strat
Yeah,not really much call for these.
Probably best if you just send it to me,i'll look after it..:naughty:
Cheers,PJ
Yeah,not really much call for these.
Probably best if you just send it to me,i'll look after it..:naughty:
Cheers,PJ
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Any Idea of Value? 1978 Strat
If I were you, I'd list your 69 SG for whatever the Ebay going price is these days. Then, take the money and shop for a really nice newer Fender, like a 57 or 62 Hot Rod Stratocaster.
If I were you, I'd list your 69 SG for whatever the Ebay going price is these days. Then, take the money and shop for a really nice newer Fender, like a 57 or 62 Hot Rod Stratocaster.
Re: Any Idea of Value? 1978 Strat
That drives down the value of the guitar in your favor if you're still looking to work out a deal.
Have you actually played the guitar and been able to check it out in person? As with any used guitar (vintage or not), you'd be wise to assess the physical condition of the guitar including the neck, frets, etc. before making a deal. I'd want to know if the neck is in good shape and if the neck pocket is tight, especially on a late '70's strat.
You might try googling something like "1978 strat" and seeing what you get for hits. Also, the websites for Vintage Guitar magazine and gbase might help you get a little more of a handle on the market value, too.
That drives down the value of the guitar in your favor if you're still looking to work out a deal.
Have you actually played the guitar and been able to check it out in person? As with any used guitar (vintage or not), you'd be wise to assess the physical condition of the guitar including the neck, frets, etc. before making a deal. I'd want to know if the neck is in good shape and if the neck pocket is tight, especially on a late '70's strat.
You might try googling something like "1978 strat" and seeing what you get for hits. Also, the websites for Vintage Guitar magazine and gbase might help you get a little more of a handle on the market value, too.