Is this a model 6?

[jonasaberg]

I found this on a local site.

http://muusikoiden.net/dyn/tori/170932.jpg

The seller says he doesn't know what model it is or even if it's made in the US or in Japan. Serial number is 0905858, neck through.

Would this be a model 6 or a 650 XL?
Not too excited about the paint though. The scallops(from the 13th fret and up) are home made by a previous owner. Hard shell case included. I'd figure I'd make an offer. What do you think would be fair? Remember, this is northern Europe where guitars tend to be a bit more expensive than in the US.

[jonasaberg]

It looks to me like it has the spaghetti type logo, which would make it a 650 XL right? I'm still learning about these model series guitars so I want to make sure.

[Nazgul]

650XL, MIJ, doesn't look that bad IMO. 400eur?

[jonasaberg]

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If I could get it for 400 Euro it would be a pretty sweet deal. I was thinking more along the lines of 500-600, as the hard shell case is included. However, it does have a couple of dings and the neck has been scalloped...

[Nazgul]

and the neck has been scalloped...

Use that to haggle the price down (even though you may like it ).

[charvel750]

The first digit of the serial number is actually the letter, "C."

[jonasaberg]

yep

Use that to haggle the price down (even though you may like it ).

That was what I was thinking. Actually, I've never tried a scalloped neck before so I'm a bit hesitant about that, but at the same time I'm curious as I've heard some good things about scalloped fretboards.

[jonasaberg]

Well, I made him an offer which I think was pretty fair. Let's see what happens. I wasn't really planning on buying a new guitar until the end of the year but since this is the exact model I've been looking for and I have the money I figured why not jump on it.

[GTarman68]

Nice Guitar.. 1989 model

[jonasaberg]

Got a reply from the seller saying that so far he's been offered 800€ for it (around 960$). Sounds a bit steep to me.

[Nazgul]

I think he's lying and wants to get as much as possible from you. Tell him to sell it to the guy who's offering 800€, he must really want it if he's offering that much .

[jonasaberg]

yeah

That's what I suspect as well. I'm willing to go a bit higher on my original bid but I won't go as high as 800. No way. I'll have to see what happens though.

[Alfie]

That's what I suspect as well. I'm willing to go a bit higher on my original bid but I won't go as high as 800. No way. I'll have to see what happens though.

I asked also about that guitar and got the same answer: "Someone has offered 800€". That's pretty much for that with those homemade scallops.

Ps. First post.

[jonasaberg]

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Well, I guess he sold it to the guy willing to pay 800 for it 'cause I haven't heard back from him in a while and the add is pulled. Guess I'll have to continue searching.

[Sunbane]

That's definitely way too much for that guitar. Sounds like someone with a lot of money wanted it really badly.