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Post subject: 1985 MIJ Strat...worth it?
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 4:17 pm
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20 yrs ago I gave up my Tele because we started having kids, and I switched to acoustic. Kids are grown & out of the house, I have the itch again. Guy I know is not a player, just collects "stuff", has a 1984~87 MIJ Strat (based on serial) in excellent condition, wants $350.00 for it. I've been out of the game for a while...worth it? All opinions, questions to ask welcome.


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Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 4:28 pm
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Yes, $350.00 is a good price. I have been watching mid 80's MIJ's on eBay lately and they seem to be going for $500.00 +.

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Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 6:48 pm
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Hello Realoldschool,

$350 would be a real nice deal
around these parts.

What Color is it?

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Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 7:43 pm
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go for it.

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Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 8:12 pm
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That's a great deal. I'd buy it if it were me.


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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 6:16 am
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Absolutely. My mid 80s STrat was one of the best guitars I ever played, bar none. At that price you'd be nuts to let it go.


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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 6:25 am
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If it's in good condition go for it


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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 6:49 am
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Thanks to all for the good advise...I take delivery on Monday. Black, white pickguard, maple neck. Now I gotta find an amp...


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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:32 am
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realoldschool wrote:
Thanks to all for the good advise...I take delivery on Monday. Black, white pickguard, maple neck. Now I gotta find an amp...


Very Cool. Don't forget to post some pics.

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My 1984-87 Fender '72 RI Stratocaster is one of the best guitars I have ever played. Buy it, or you will miss out on a good deal.
Hey CaFeathers, you love you '72 RI dont ya?????? Not too many of them around.


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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 8:39 am
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paisley strat wrote:
My 1984-87 Fender '72 RI Stratocaster is one of the best guitars I have ever played. Buy it, or you will miss out on a good deal.
Hey CaFeathers, you love you '72 RI dont ya?????? Not too many of them around.


Yes, I love my 1986 MIJ '72 RI Strat!!!!!!

I was actually thinking about finding another mid '80's MIJ Strat.

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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 2:12 pm
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I remember buying a new MIJ Strat in 1986...I would have never guessed at the time that 20 some odd years later guys would be looking for them :)

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love2play wrote:
I remember buying a new MIJ Strat in 1986...I would have never guessed at the time that 20 some odd years later guys would be looking for them :)


Amazing ain't it?

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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 2:38 pm
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LOL! Yeah - I just wish my 20-20 hind sight would kick in a little sooner :lol:

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