Rhoads Professional neck through V price question

[Razor]

I've found a Rhoads neck through V at a local shop. It's a Professional model with a bound neck. Someone has put EMG's in it. It appears to be in very good shape. I looked over the points and neck pockets real close, and there aren't any touch-ups or cracks. The input jack is in the top wing.

The shop threw out a price of $899 which includes the case, but I'm sure they'll negotiate. I would like to know what it's worth in your all's opinions.

Thanks

[thetroy]

Re: Rhoads Professional neck through V price question

700 max

[kruneh]

Re: Rhoads Professional neck through V price question

Must be the Pro version then, awesome guitar.

[Razor]

Re: Rhoads Professional neck through V price question

Some more information on this guitar. The serial number is J303509. Am I right in assuming this is a '93 guitar? He swears it is not an EX Professional, and I tend to agree.

The shop has offered to take my mint JRR-94 in trade, and me to pay $450.00 boot. I know the JRR-94 isn't worth a heck of a lot in comparison, I have added a Duncan '59 in the bridge, but that's it.

My offer was my JRR-94 for $285.00 trade, and $315.00 boot for a nice round $600.00, but he didn't bite and countered with the $450.00 offer. What do you all think? Thanks again.

[thetroy]

Re: Rhoads Professional neck through V price question

The EX Professional was a bolt-on, so you're correct there.

That price is on the higher side, but if it's in great condition and you really like it I'd say go for it. There was a neck-through RR pro on ebay not too long ago that went for almost $900 and it was nothing special, so they're certainly in demand.

[Sunbane]

Re: Rhoads Professional neck through V price quest

If it's in good condition, I'd jump on it for sure. The Pro models of the early Professional series were reknowned for their quality - they are up there with the USA models. They used to go for around 600-700, but these days they are going up in price.

I'd say the EMGs alone take the slack out of the price difference, but that's just me.

[Manyaxes]

Re: Rhoads Professional neck through V price quest

I also just found a Rhoads pro-std ( neckthrough,dots and no binding)it has and added Dimarzio and hardshell case. I've got the guy down to 350.00 so far. Is it worth it? I really wish it had the Sharks and binding though. Thanx in advance for any advice. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[thetroy]

Re: Rhoads Professional neck through V price quest

It's worth it if you like the guitar.

[Manyaxes]

Re: Rhoads Professional neck through V price quest

I'm asking what is the actual market value on these because I may need to flip it if I get sick of the dots. Also it's a pretty good drive to get it and I need to know if it's worth it monetarily, no like or dislike involved. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[thetroy]

Re: Rhoads Professional neck through V price quest

It's worth that price, might even go for more if you end up selling it.

[StukaJU87]

Re: Rhoads Professional neck through V price quest

[ QUOTE ]
I'm asking what is the actual market value on these because I may need to flip it if I get sick of the dots. Also it's a pretty good drive to get it and I need to know if it's worth it monetarily, no like or dislike involved. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[/ QUOTE ] If it is white, I'd probably take it now. I used to have a white one and regret selling it.

[Inearthed]

Re: Rhoads Professional neck through V price quest

I have a Rhoads pro, plays almost exactly like my USA Rhoads at a fraction of the price.

[Manyaxes]

Re: Rhoads Professional neck through V price quest

It's black, sorry. I've heard they are nice and I've had several USA Rhoads. I'm not in a band anymore so I don't really stand and play. Sitting with a rhoads sucked so I traded my last one for a Les Paul standard. Lately I've had a little Rhoads jonesin' going on and I can probably get it pretty cheap but there's something VERY wrong with a Rhoads that doesn't have sharks and binding. If I get it I'm sure I'll get sick of the dots and flip it. Thanx for the opinions. I've got some thinkin' to do. [img]/images/graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

[BallsOnParade]

Re: Rhoads Professional neck through V price quest

eh, if you think you'll flip, then forget it, but the price is right on that black one for sure, especiall for being a neck through model...if the dots are a big issue to you (which i find unusual), you may be passing on one hell of a player...