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Joman40
Username: Joman40
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 12, 2006 - 1:41 pm: | |
I'm considering the purchase of an AM255 from a private seller. However, the original pickups were replaced by what appears to be dimarzios, the volume & tone controls for the bridge pick up was replaced by two split coil switches, the tremelo bar is missing, the toggle switch needs replacing, and to top it off, a prior owner of the guitar either removed or painted over the "Ibanez" logo and replaced it with small inlays of his initials. Otherwise, it is a very beautiful guitar that plays exceptionally well. Even the binding has a beautiful "aged vintage look." I definite see what the rage over the older AM models is about. The Artcore series almost looks cheesy by comparison.
What would be a guestimate as to its value, where can I find replacement pups (58s), tremelo arm, toggle switch, tone and volume controls and matching knobs, and where can I obtain a replacement logo and who would you recommend to replace it. How much am I looking to basically refurbish it?
I have a picture, but I'm trying to figure how to post it |
Tsitra
Username: Tsitra
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 12, 2006 - 3:03 pm: | |
This one has been on ebay about 5 times and each time the price gets a little lower but no body seems to want it. The seller started it off at a BIN of $1,200 and now he is asking $770.00........I think it might be worth $400-500.....You can find used super 58's on ebay for about $50-75 each from time to time.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33043&item=270000037568 |
Joman40
Username: Joman40
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 5:22 pm: | |
does anyone have the whammy bar for the AM 255 for sale? |
Jeffsailor
Username: Jeffsailor
Registered: 01-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 10:30 pm: | |
Steve, Better stay away from this one!!! |
Mandocaster
Username: Mandocaster
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 12:02 am: | |
I think he boought it, already. It should be a great "player". |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 3:23 pm: | |
@ Jeffsailor: LMMFAO !!! |
Mandocaster
Username: Mandocaster
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 6:51 pm: | |
I'm such a sap, sometimes |
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