Collectible Value?

[howboutit]

Hi All,

Ran into my old flame (bet wife doesnt even know bout her): late 80's CJ and wanted some feedback as to the model. Never had a book or model info, actually wondered if it was custom but doubt it.

Since it's not USA (may recall Korea sticker :think, not sure of the collectible nature of it. I am consolidating some instruments and considering my options for this, any info helpful on this one. 24 fret, neck-thru, humbuck/single coil neck, Firecrackle paint; gave like $900 back in the day (must have been list price). This may have more memories in it than dollars out. Thanks for any information and thoughts. having trouble loading pics on here - pics:

http://s1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc516/markslifetime/

[MetalHeadMat]

Model wise I'm going to GUESS '88-'89 Charvel Model 5XL? If so, Made in Japan, not Korea.

If it's in good condition maybe $600 with the case, and the crackle finish?

I'm just speculating completely, this is in no way an actual date/model/price, just my guess.

[dg]

Mat's very close. '88 Model 5FX. Those are great playing guitars that hang very well with axes that cost twice as much. Don't worry about collector value on the imports. They're just great bang-for-the-buck guitars that are meant to be played hard & enjoyed. Even the highly sought after ones like the Model 88 and 750XL still haven't kept up with inflation compared to their original price.

[DonP]

I'd LOVE a firecrackle, but a Model 5 I'd have a hard time parting with 6 bills to purchase. If it was a Model 6 I'd say yes. Model 5? $450 to $500 max for me.

[MetalHeadMat]

Mat's very close. '88 Model 5FX. Those are great playing guitars that hang very well with axes that cost twice as much. Don't worry about collector value on the imports. They're just great bang-for-the-buck guitars that are meant to be played hard & enjoyed. Even the highly sought after ones like the Model 88 and 750XL still haven't kept up with inflation compared to their original price.

I'm learning

[RacerX]

Well, learn first, then post!

[MetalHeadMat]

Well, learn first, then post!

I was close, I just mismatched a letter

[RacerX]

I know, just bustin' your balls...now how about cleaning up that sloppy motto / sig line?

[lepard]

You know, the market is getting to where for GOOD CLEAN guitars, it's getting very close to:

Model 3: $300
Model 4: $400
Model 5: $500
Model 6: $600
Model 750XL: $750

The 750's can go higher though.

[howboutit]

Thanks to everyone for your info and thoughts - listed this locally for $525 and have got some action. Otherwise, may go to ebay.

[DalyTek]

Thanks to everyone for your info and thoughts - listed this locally for $525 and have got some action. Otherwise, may go to ebay.

...and that's your old flame? Are we gonna see your wife on eBay next?