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Author Message Sheilena Username: Sheilena Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 7:20 am:    Hello everybody out there, glad having found this site, because there is little knowledge about my FG 100 here in Germany. In the early 80's I thougt Jazz could be my passion and I bought this guitar. The colour ist sunburst and I kept the guitar always in a good shape, so it looks near mint condition. Having less room, I'm thinking of selling it. Does anyone can tell me, what such a guitar would be worth in these days? Thanks for help, Sheilena. Johns Username: Johns Registered: 02-2001 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 9:20 am:    Sheilena: Welcome to ICW. Have you used the Search feature (under the Utilities section of the menu on the left) to search for the term FG100? You will probably find lots of info and references to other sales, prices and past eBay auctions. Those should help you get an idea of the range your FG100 is valued at. Don't put as much stock in prices/evaluations older than a year, because older Ibanez jazz boxes have been experiencing a sharp increase in market price, over the last 6-12 months. Current eBay auction results are the best determiner for values. Sheilena Username: Sheilena Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 11:02 am:    Hello John, thanks for the welcome and the hint. But somehow I am a little bit confused now concerning the origin of my guitar. I found the original bill, dated from the 17.Aug. 1989. The Model is "Ibanez FG 100 BS" and the serial number ist H702432,as one can see on the photo. About the value, I didn't find an actuell hint. Greetings Sheilena Photos: Johns Username: Johns Registered: 02-2001 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 12:07 pm:    Sheilena: Your FG100 was made in 1987 (most likely at the Terrada factory). There was no 1987, but the FG100 didn't make it into the 1988 catalog, so 1987 would be one of the last made. I'm pretty sure that these have been going around the $1000.00 range. Hopefully some else will have more info. Gemberbier Username: Gemberbier Registered: 05-2006 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 1:01 pm:    The serial number H702432 should be interpreted as follows: H = Terada factory (Japan) 7 = 1987 Your guitar was the 2432nd guitar made at Terada's for Hoshino in 1987. In this period Fuji Gen Gakki did the production for Fender (mainly stratocasters), so Terada was hired to do the jazz box production. H actually meant production for Hoshino, because Terada was contracted by more firms, like Gretsch. The 1987 list price in the USA was $999.- It is not on the Dutch 1988 pricelist anymore, because it was succeeded by the ArtStar AF series (ƒ2675.- for the AF200). We even have a ICW member who uses FG100 as a member name. This wonderful guitar is officially not vintage (YET). Its quality is really good, and its value will increase. So, actually it's not the right time to sell yet. The price of an ordinary second hand guitar is between 50%-66.7% of the list price. The price of a rare vintage collectors piece can be many times the list price. The production period of your guitar was rather short, so there are not too many of them. (That's good for you). The French/Swiss Argus list mentions a price of €1200.- but you never know whether it's accurate or not. Normally I compare it with the Ebay results of RusselW's database but the FG100 is not in it. Last result on a 1976 2355m was €1100.- or so, although it was in the Argus list for €1670.- I'd say: wait at least 6 years, if you're planning to sell at all. Until now the FG100 is considered to be just another second hand jazz box. For example: On Octobre 23rd 2002 Funkle wrote that he found $650.- a little high, because he paid only $400.-That's 40% of the list price! But as John said, times are changing... Ibanez guitars of the second half of the '80s are really good, but they have to age yet a little bit more. Play it regularly, but only in safe places like at home (no wild gigs), and wipe the strings and hardware off with a microfibre cloth after playing. Your guitar will be 25 years old in 2012. Then it will be "vintage" and its value will have increased to the price we see today on the Argus list. Personally I consider building jazz boxes with a solid spruce top as the absolute summit in building electric guitars. Because you have to master acoustics AND electrics. Ginger Sheilena Username: Sheilena Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 1:32 pm:    Hello together, thanks a lot for these detailed informations. I think I'll wait as recommended, I just have to find some room in our house ;-). Sheilena Guitartim Username: Guitartim Registered: 04-2001 Posted on Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 2:27 am:    Sheilena~ Hello and welcome to the Nice FG100 you have there. My 2 cents...Keep the guitar if you still enjoy playing and shove something of lesser value out the door. You'll still have the FG to enjoy for years to come. Bigmike Username: Bigmike Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 8:03 pm:    Yes keep the guitar. Around 1986 George Benson went on a European tour using an FG100, a blond one. It can be seen on Live At Montreaux dvd that came out earlier this year. A very good jazz box, keep it and sell something else if space is a problem for you. Hey Tim !! I need to talk to you, give me a call when you can. BIG

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