NGD - Kelly KE3 [pile o skulls]

[psychlops]

Hey guys...Its been quite awhile since I've posted on here...Last Thursday I put a Kelly KE3 [pile o skulls with the strange shaped case] in layaway at a local pawnshop..dropped about $495 on it...I didn't mind spending that much dinero on it especially since I've wanted a Kelly forever...my question is - did I do alright?..lol..

[yostinator]

Hi, I have a white with black pinstripes KE3. My opinion is, assuming that axe is in really good condition and having the hard case, I think its worth it. I'd try and haggle them down if ya can. Doesn't hurt to try. Take cash in when you do!!

[Force]

I'd say you did pretty good, even more so if it's what you really wanted. Every one of those I saw on ebay was way overpriced.

[DonP]

Hey guys...Its been quite awhile since I've posted on here...Last Thursday I put a Kelly KE3 [pile o skulls with the strange shaped case] in layaway at a local pawnshop..dropped about $495 on it...I didn't mind spending that much dinero on it especially since I've wanted a Kelly forever...my question is - did I do alright?..lol..

Is $495 the final price? If it's in good shape, that's an OK price. Pile of Skulls tend to hold their value well, so it's a good choice.

[psychlops]

Yep, $495 was the final price..and the guitar is flawless..no scratches to be found, no pick swirls..I'm assuming that the Duncan's are a JB in the bridge and a Jazz in the neck...pity to the fella that pawned this guitar and lost it...also the case is the weird shaped style with the huge, plastic latches...I love the guitar already..The only thing to do now is adjust the tremelo and put on new strings...

[RacerX]

Personally I think that's too high for a used KE3. But I'm a cheapskate and have recently picked up a couple USA Jacksons for not much more than that so I'm biased.

[Jaymzhulk]

I agree with Racer X. I paid $300 for my Kelly Pile O Skulls from Guitrcenter but when they shipped it they headstock broke during shipping and they took $150 off (or was it $100???) Any way I paid $300 for it and thought I got a great steal.

So I dont think it is crazy high but they are harder to find so it isnt a terrible either.

There is a DK2 Pile on eBay now for $375 BIN

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JACKSON-PILE-O-SKULLS-DINKY-DK2-SKULL-GRAPHIC-GUITAR-W-CASE-RARE-/200845420249?pt=Guitar&hash=item2ec351e6d9

[conker2021]

...picked up a couple usa jacksons for not much more than that....

what matter of sorcery is this.

[RacerX]

what matter of sorcery is this.

https://www.jcfonline.com/threads/133396-jackson-RR1

[Jaymzhulk]

Wow if you scored that for $500 I am jealous.