PC1 pricing question

[jamesrt]

I came across a PC1 natural in a local store, brand new but with a generic case. They are asking $1450 for it. I loved the guitar but how do you feel about the price.

Thanks so much.

[shreddermon]

That'd be below dealer cost for a brand new PC1. Makes me highly suspicious that the dealer is BS'ing, and it's actually a used guitar. (...Which would explain the non-original case, too.)

[VinceV]

If it's brand new guitar. That is a super killer deal.

I have a feeling that there is something up with it though. Maybe, you aren't real familiar with the Jackson line? Are you sure it's a new strathead model. Not a looks new, been sitting on the wall for 3 years model?

Some more info would help.


Edit:
When I was typing my reply, There were no other responses. I totally agree with Shreddermon

[rjohnstone]

+1
All PC1's ship in a Jackson case and the case is included when you buy it.

At that price, it's gotta be used or fucked up in some way.

[jamesrt]

Thanks so much for the responses.

This guitar is in a local GC and it has probably been on the wall for a couple of years with no real interest. Unlike most GC demos it is pretty much perfect and in new shape. The case is missing probably because they sold it with another Jackson but they will sell me another Jackson case for $50 but without the paperwork. It's a PC1 with the new headstock.

[Bengal65]

Make sure it is a PC1(USA) and not a PC3(import). If it's new, he may be dropping the price if it is a pre-Strathead.

Just saw your post.....The price is way too high for a PC3!

[shreddermon]

GC selling a new PC1 for below cost? Even if a peg-warming pre-strathead version, highly doubtful. Just MHO.

[jamesrt]

Sorry... I mistyped...

It is a PC1 and not a PC3

[rjohnstone]

Something smells fishy about it.
A used strathead PC1 is still fetching $1500 +.
No case and below dealer cost price = suspect guitar.

Go play it and check it out from top to bottom. It should be flawless.
If EVERYTHING works, including the sustainer, snap it up at that price.

[VinceV]

+1

That is way too much for an import line PC3. One more thing, if it has been sittin on the wall for a few years, it DOES NOT have the new headstock.

They haven't even made this line for a few years now, if I am correct.

I checked online prices and I'm going to say that around $500 seems to be the very top of the range of what you should pay. Assuming you are in the U.S.

[VinceV]

Oh man, I went through all that and you mistyped.:ROTF:

Still $1450 for a new PC1 is very suspect. If you can find out what year it is. I can guarantee it's not a new one. It has to be an older model that he just wants to sell at this point. I would seriously look at it though, because even if it's a firesale, that is cheap.

[shreddermon]

GC's website has a used PC1 chlorine listed at $1,300. Just a point of comparison FYI regarding their possible BS on this guitar.

[deflep]

I bought a Ibanez Prestige from GC for $990 and they are usually $1600.
It didn't have a case but it was definitely legit.

If you can confirm the pick ups are the correct config and the body is in good shape I would go for it...a lot of used PC1s are on ebay for that price.

Alex

[Bengal65]

I can believe the case story. Jackson molded cases are not very good and are prone to damage (thin aluminum extrusions and thin ABS case walls) . I have had two brand new cases damaged by UPS sent from dealers this year. $50 for a new Jackson case is good if that's what you want. A Gator molded case is ten times better IMO. Check to make sure the sustainer works and they put fresh 9V's in the clip. There are some instructions on the sustainer operation in Q & A. Do a search. (I posted the factory operation manual awhile back). If you can't find it, drop me a PM and I'll send the scan to you. If everybody needs it I'll post it again.


Also, RJ did a color photo modded version of what each knob and switch does. That was posted in the Q & A section as well.

[jamesrt]

Thanks so much!

I did go back after work and check it out. It's a genuine PC3 with the strat head. It was in outstanding, but not mint condition, in other words what one would expect from occasional demo'ing it GC. The sustainer and pickups and switches seems to work fine.

I have one more question: two actually (!).

Does the PC3 come with any special paperwork from the factory such as a certificate? Also it wasn't clear they had the trem bar since they sold the case. How easy is it to get a replacement and what can I expect to pay.

Thanks so much