Why the increase in prices for used USA models?

[synapsistheory]

Why is most everyone asking around $2k for used USA Jacksons? Is'nt that a bit high even for USA models in "excellent condition"? A few years ago the most I saw anyone post a used USA Jackson was for $1500-$1600. Why the price hike on the used market?

[87 Soloist]

Why is most everyone asking around $2k for used USA Jacksons? Is'nt that a bit high even for USA models in "excellent condition"? A few years ago the most I saw anyone post a used USA Jackson was for $1500-$1600. Why the price hike on the used market?

Probably because you have to spend around 4K for a custom shop ESP guitar to get similar quality these days. Production guitars don’t hold up in comparison. Same goes for strats etc. need a custom shop just to find one that plays well IMO.

[neilli]

Depends on the specs - there's a lot more 'one off' custom selects to start with.

And don't forget, asking isn't getting.

[x_zac10]

I think part of what you're seeing is the stuff that's listed at that price not selling, while the stuff that's more appropriately priced actually sells rather than sitting there.

[jim777]

So what's a good price on an otherwise new SL2H-MAH with a chunk of finish taken out of it?

[Axewielder]

The early Ontarios have been turning 30 years old, crossing into "vintage" territory. I think they will continue to slowly rise.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Ka-ching!

[synapsistheory]

And don't forget, asking isn't getting.

Indubitably!

[synapsistheory]

So what's a good price on an otherwise new SL2H-MAH with a chunk of finish taken out of it?

Are you referring to this one, Jim?

https://reverb.com/item/12649053-jackson-usa-sl2h-mah-soloist-mahoganytransparent-natural-w-case-demo-mint

[synapsistheory]

The early Ontarios have been turning 30 years old, crossing into "vintage" territory. I think they will continue to slowly rise.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Ka-ching!

I agree with you, Axe! The earlier models are definitely becoming more rare and valuable but those are’nt really what I was referring to. I’m talking about newer models - anything made post fender buy-out.

[jim777]

Are you referring to this one, Jim?

https://reverb.com/item/12649053-jac...case-demo-mint

Well yeah

[synapsistheory]

Well yeah

I don't know about everyone else but I would'nt even buy it with that huge gash in the clear coat...I don't care how new it is. But that's me. I'd say $1799 is a fair price for it being a floor/demo model and with that cosmetic blemish. It's gonna have to be taken to a professional to fix the clear coat(unless you know how to do it and are confident in your abilities) and that can get expensive.

[x_zac10]

I don't know about everyone else but I would'nt even buy it with that huge gash in the clear coat...I don't care how new it is. But that's me. I'd say $1799 is a fair price for it being a floor/demo model and with that cosmetic blemish. It's gonna have to be taken to a professional to fix the clear coat(unless you know how to do it and are confident in your abilities) and that can get expensive.

IMO that's a little high, just because you can get a perfect one for less than that. $1,400 to $1,600 seems more realistic to me.

[TheGreenMonster]

I just bought an 89 Rhoads Custom (cobalt blue) in mint condition for 1000 Euro here in Holland. Is that a good deal?

[jim777]

I don't know about everyone else but I would'nt even buy it with that huge gash in the clear coat...I don't care how new it is. But that's me. I'd say $1799 is a fair price for it being a floor/demo model and with that cosmetic blemish. It's gonna have to be taken to a professional to fix the clear coat(unless you know how to do it and are confident in your abilities) and that can get expensive.

It doesn't bother me, I have guitars with worse wear than that!

[synapsistheory]

I just bought an 89 Rhoads Custom (cobalt blue) in mint condition for 1000 Euro here in Holland. Is that a good deal?

Sounds like it to me, but I'm also not sure how the used Jackson market is over there in Holland. Maybe someone will chime in and give you a better answer than I.