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Post subject: Is this a good deal?Hurry!!
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:02 pm
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I found a 2005 American Made Strat for $500.00. Very seldom played, excellant condition, sunburst. Thats the way the classified read. I'm going to take a look at it in an hour. As I have never bought a used guitar is there anything I should pay closer attention to?
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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:37 pm
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Some things to look at:

Make sure the neck is not warped
Check the serial number
Check out the electronics on all potions with the pickup selector.

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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:40 pm
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cu_jarrett wrote:
Some things to look at:

Make sure the neck is not warped
Check the serial number
Check out the electronics on all potions with the pickup selector.


Thanks for the advice, I didnt think anyone would reply fast enough
I'm heading out to look now
Thanks again
J


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The most important factor is to check if it sounds to your liking too. Remember, tone is very special to the ear, as it is also irreplaceable. :D


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Make sure it's the real deal, check the neck, play it through and amp to ensure that you like the sound.

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If it is a MIA standard (or better) w/ case, it is a tremendous deal.
If it is a Hwy 1 w/ a gig bag, it is a fair deal.

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Post subject: Re: Is this a good deal?Hurry!!
Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 5:47 pm
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jayro wrote:
Is this a good deal?Hurry!!


Quick!

Yes!!

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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:23 pm
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If every thing that Cu_Jarrett and others said is legitamate/ good, I would say buy it up quick. Seriously.

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If its the real deal and it is in good condition thats not a bad price.


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If it is what it says it is buy it. Everyone else had excellent advise as well. The only other suggestion is to play it though your amp and effects to see if you like the sound.

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