Ibanez Maxxas MX-3 value

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Author Message   Jimmygriff Username: Jimmygriff Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 5:32 pm:    Hey there, I'm thinking of selling my jade green Maxxas MX3, basically I need the money! It doesnt have the original pickups in, the bridge pickup has been replaced with a Dimarzio Multibucker (which REALLY packs a punch I must say) fitted professionally, but I'm just wondering what it's worth. It means the world to me so I would want a fair ammount for it, and I'm wondering if it's actually worth more to me than I would get, due to it's relatively unheard of nature. Valuations anyone?   Chucke99 Username: Chucke99 Registered: 2-2007 Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 6:32 pm:    I would suggest you search for your guitar on eBay. There will probably be one or two for sale. Then watch them and see the final bid price paid. All the music stores (and pawn shops for that matter) watch eBay closely these days so they are well aware of market prices. At least this will give you a benchmark for determining the price.   Chucke99 Username: Chucke99 Registered: 2-2007 Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 6:58 pm:    You piqued my interest, Jimmy, so I did some research. You've got quite a guitar there, and contrary to my first post, you may not be able to find one for sale on eBay. (I had assumed incorrectly that it was a common model.) History of Maxxas Guitars: http://www.ibanezregister.com/history/history-maxx as.htm Some facts: * Ibanez sold it under the "Maxxas - A Division of Ibanez" name so not to risk the Ibanez name if the guitar failed to sell. * The MX-3 was born in 1988, and by 1990, Maxxas guitars disappeared from the US and UK lineups. * The guitar was made in the Fujigen Gakki plant, and has a serial number beginning with F, then the last digit of the year, so F7 = 1987. * The history suggests only a few hundred were ever made. * It ends with, "As time goes on, the Maxxas guitars are becoming increasingly rare. If you own one, consider yourself lucky." Here's a page that illustrates the hollowbody construction of the MX-3: http://www.geocities.com/xcvxcv65/ibanez/bluemaxxa s.htm Here's a Maxxas brochure (1987, Japan): http://www.ibanez87.it/english/catalogs/e-cat-87ma xxas.aspx An old ICW Thread on Maxxas: http://www.ibanezcollectors.com/discus/messages/14 /120.html Another old ICW Thread on a Maxxas Bass: http://www.ibanezcollectors.com/discus/messages/12 /18326.html?1162566016   Jimmygriff Username: Jimmygriff Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 8:09 am:    Thanks for the info! I realise that the guitar is probably only of interest to a collector, which is why I am dubious as to whether I will make what I PERSONALLY think it's worth. Especially as the pickups aren't original, and I know thats something that a collector will look down on. The problem is I dont have any idea whatsoever where to even set a realistic reserve!   Chucke99 Username: Chucke99 Registered: 2-2007 Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 11:38 am:    In the second to the last link I give above, look for a post in that thread from Orval. It looks like he has (or had) three Maxxas guitars. You might want to email him directly to get his opinion on price.   Jimmygriff Username: Jimmygriff Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 1:39 pm:    Well it's on ebay now for a price that reflects how much it means to me. If it doesnt sell, it doesnt sell, I dont want to part with it for less than that ammount! Thanks for all your help.   Chucke99 Username: Chucke99 Registered: 2-2007 Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 3:14 pm:    I can't find it. Can you provide us a link to it? Basically, all you need is the item number. Then you input the item number into the "Add Ebay!" box and click the Add Ebay! button. That will put a special code into the body of your post. Then you post it and the link will take us to your auction. Thanks!   Jimmygriff Username: Jimmygriff Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 4:03 pm:    Ebay Item #250137342342 There we go, I think I've put a link in the advertisements board too.   Jimmygriff Username: Jimmygriff Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 4:04 pm:    Oh yeah, I forgot to say, although it says postage only to the UK, I am happy to look into postage to the US (and anywhere else for that matter), but it could be expensive!   Chucke99 Username: Chucke99 Registered: 2-2007 Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 7:07 pm:    That's a pretty guitar. Good luck with it!   Jimmygriff Username: Jimmygriff Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Friday, June 29, 2007 - 2:01 pm:    Thanks very much, hopefully someone out there will want it! But obviously I wont be too upset if it doesnt sell! Ebay Item #250137342342   Jimmygriff Username: Jimmygriff Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 3:52 pm:    Just to let you know I've lowered the buy it now price by £200 (about $400) Ebay Item #250137342342   Chucke99 Username: Chucke99 Registered: 2-2007 Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 2:38 pm:    Ebay Item #190132173383 A Maxxas MX3 just listed on US eBay for $2,000. The guy says it might be a prototype model. Red. Interesting. -Chuck   Lofapco Username: Lofapco Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 2:24 pm:    My Maxxas is now currently listed as of last night in the "classified" section of ICW. It can be had for much less than $2,000 or even the $1600.00 that the green one without the original pups and non-original case sold for. Mine has all original everything.(Check out the photos) 2 small Ding's (you can kind of see the bigger one on the photo of the pups. Just to the right of the neck pup about 1 inch, the other is a very small chip in the top of the headstock)It is also missing the small rubber tip for the three way selector, but I have the original case, tremalo and an extra spring for the tremalo bridge. Check it out and get in touch with me if interested. I will let it hang around here for a short while before I post it to Ebay. Make me an offer???

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