Ebay / Reverb Finds

[Cameron]

This one is bizarre. I think this is one of those laser-cut JPM clones that are going around.

https://reverb.com/item/68683837-ibanez-jpm100-tribute

Its not laser cut but the body is from Perle Guitars on Reverb/Ebay.

[desertdweller]

Its not laser cut but the body is from Perle Guitars on Reverb/Ebay.

I’m going to call it the Hackanez

[Chris]

That would be cool with either a maple board or a dye job on the current one. All black guitars with brown rosewood just look weird to me.

There are a bunch of JPM knockoffs out there. I'd buy one but the "builders" always use the cheapest starting points, like $300 RGs with edge 3s and shit.

[Cameron]

That would be cool with either a maple board or a dye job on the current one. All black guitars with brown rosewood just look weird to me.

There are a bunch of JPM knockoffs out there. I'd buy one but the "builders" always use the cheapest starting points, like $300 RGs with edge 3s and shit.

So youre saying if I slap a 550 neck and a lopro on one youll buy one

[Chris]

So youre saying if I slap a 550 neck and a lopro on one youll buy one

I've been playing guitar for 30+ years, I do not fuck with parts mutts.

I am old. My back hurts for no reason, my hair is turning gray, I have a million responsibilities and no free time - but the tradeoff is that I don't have to play cheap crap anymore.

[desertdweller]

I am such a sucker for wine taurus tolex. I have many leather-bound books that smell of rich mahogany

Not buying this, but goddamn it's beautiful.

https://reverb.com/item/5152174-mesa-boogie-triple-crown-tc-50-head-wine-taurus

[desertdweller]

At the same time, this looks terrible. What an oddball mashup of styles:

[scole]

Rich, Corinthian leather!

[Cameron]

So youre saying if I slap a 550 neck and a lopro on one youll buy one

I get this so much. I have parts mutts but that is part of the hobby to me. I like changing stuff around but I have been way short on time lately so buying what I want is becoming more and more appealing

[desertdweller]

I get this so much. I have parts mutts but that is part of the hobby to me. I like changing stuff around but I have been way short on time lately so buying what I want is becoming more and more appealing

Yep

I’ve had a few parts mutts over the years and they are a ton of fun. Speaking of which, I probably need to put together a partscaster strat or tele sometime soon.

[Cameron]

Why not both with a nashville tele I like to do Tele bridge with Strat pickups in the neck and middle. It works so well. I also only have 2 teles these days. HH and a Nashville one.

[noodles]

At the same time, this looks terrible. What an oddball mashup of styles:

That would look much better with the Road King fascia.

[Iron1]

That would look much better with the Road King fascia.

Or the normal Badlander one... black diamond on brown leather might look very Lemmy.

[desertdweller]

Or the normal Badlander one... black diamond on brown leather might look very Lemmy.

Agreed. I strongly prefer my modded front though:

[Iron1]

Agreed. I strongly prefer my modded front though:

Oh... well... now I need one of those... dagnabit!

[jacksonplayer]

Early early Soloist (1984). Rare is an understatement.

https://reverb.com/item/69591708-1984-jackson-san-dimas-j0162-custom-soloist-ebony-2-humbuckers-1-owner-near-mint-ohsc-guitar

I question the seller's story about it being untouched, though.

Firstly, the notion of parents buying their kid a Soloist in 1984 as a starter guitar (yes, that's what he says) is extremely unlikely. This guitar has some features that were upcharges and were likely requested specifically--the dual hums with the blade switch, for example. The gold hardware would also have been an upcharge.

Second, the tuners, at least, appear to have been changed fairly recently. Early Soloists did have those Gotoh 90 degree tuners, however, that Gotoh logo on the back wasn't used until many years later--probably not until this century. Jackson/Charvels from the time had tuners with no logo, based on my '85 Soloist and on pictures of others I've seen.

I don't doubt this is an actual '84 Soloist, but I'm guessing there's been some work done on it.

[Zero]

man i'm sad I missed the boat on USA Jacksons, and even the MIJ Pros -- I'd love a Soloist Pro or a Mustaine sig but the prices now are just outrageous.

In general I see the prices for used high-quality guitars and just think that there's no way people are actually paying the amount folks are asking for.

I suppose they are, though. Every day I regret getting a greendot instead of a PWH and the PWHs move further out of reach, too.

[Mike]

Early early Soloist (1984). Rare is an understatement.

https://reverb.com/item/69591708-1984-jackson-san-dimas-j0162-custom-soloist-ebony-2-humbuckers-1-owner-near-mint-ohsc-guitar

I question the seller's story about it being untouched, though.

Firstly, the notion of parents buying their kid a Soloist in 1984 as a starter guitar (yes, that's what he says) is extremely unlikely. This guitar has some features that were upcharges and were likely requested specifically--the dual hums with the blade switch, for example. The gold hardware would also have been an upcharge.

Second, the tuners, at least, appear to have been changed fairly recently. Early Soloists did have those Gotoh 90 degree tuners, however, that Gotoh logo on the back wasn't used until many years later--probably not until this century. Jackson/Charvels from the time had tuners with no logo, based on my '85 Soloist and on pictures of others I've seen.

I don't doubt this is an actual '84 Soloist, but I'm guessing there's been some work done on it.

The only place I'd disagree is that I have seen Charvels with the crowns with the Gotoh logo on them, but it would be pretty rare. Those do look too modern, though. Plus, it's got that thing on it...

[Chris]

lol a $6500 Jackson.

[Mike]

lol a $6500 Jackson.

Oh, he won't get that for it. It's really early, though, so $5K isn't ridiculous - I mean, a new one is, what, $4K and 18 months?

[Chris]

Oh, he won't get that for it. It's really early, though, so $5K isn't ridiculous - I mean, a new one is, what, $4K and 18 months?

Oh, I know. I am an adult - I overpay for stupid things I enjoy too. It doesn't mean it's not a terrible value.

Shit, I have a $3500 bolt-on basswood Suhr.