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G-A-Nator · March 24th, 2012, 02:30 AM

Hey guys! I found a great deal on two Jay Turser strat style axes that have been hot rodded and they look sweet. The guy sellin em lives across the country from me so i cant test em but hes sellin them both for $300. Should i even bother?

robt57 · March 24th, 2012, 02:47 AM

No, put the 300.00 towards something better...

tele12 · March 24th, 2012, 10:23 AM

The Jay Turser's I've played have been pretty good for the money. I have read the older ones aren't as good. $150 each used doesn't seem like a steal. When you say hot rodded?....better pickup?.....trem?

trailboss · March 24th, 2012, 10:47 AM

Local GC was selling overstock Tursers recently for $89 each. They were in the Used section and carried no warranty, but were fresh out of the box. I picked up a 51 reissue P bass as a modding platform. The birdseye maple neck alone is worth near $250. Anyhoo, Tursers are generally pretty nice for the money, but the resale value is almost non existent. Worth the $$ is VERY subjective obviously. I'd probably pass if I couldn't physically touch 'em and check 'em out. Unless they have $300 of add-on parts, etc.

bawdyli'lmonkey · March 24th, 2012, 11:22 AM

One of my main axes is a Turser strat with GFS '60's repro overwound pickups. I got the guitar for $75 including shipping, the p'ups for $60 and did the work myself. the result = a vintagey sounding guitar that I love playing, for $135. Only if your guy upgraded the p'ups, bridge, tuning keys, and strap locks on at least one of those would I say $300 for 2 is a good deal, even though the neck is awesome IMO.

'56Teleman · March 24th, 2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robt57

No, put the 300.00 towards something better...

+1

You only get what you pay for. You should be able to find a nice MIM Std Strat for that money. Also, if you ever decide to sell, the Fender will sell quicker and for more money.

Good luck in your search.

D.Allen · March 24th, 2012, 02:41 PM

Find a MIM 08-2010 and you will have a much nicer guitar. The MIM from 08 to now have very nice necks and later you can change the pups out.
2nd though even a CV 50' or 60's Squier is better in my opinion. I do not like the pups in the 60's at all but the CV 50's pups are pretty decent.

G-A-Nator · March 24th, 2012, 02:43 PM

How much would be a fair price?

maryjane · March 24th, 2012, 02:53 PM

jay tursers worth about $50 imho not $150

G-A-Nator · March 24th, 2012, 02:55 PM

Lol i was actually askin bout used mim strats. The prices vary quite a bit from wat i see

robt57 · March 24th, 2012, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-A-Nator

Lol i was actually askin bout used mim strats. The prices vary quite a bit from wat i see

$175-375.00, high side should be mint. 175.00 won;t be pretty, to say the least.

Don't pay more for upgraded unless it is exactly what you would have done, exactly. IMO

Make sure the truss is viable, lots of newbee wrenchers trash it on one of several ways tinkering...

G-A-Nator · March 24th, 2012, 03:15 PM

Thats good advice...thanks!

Torz Johnson · March 24th, 2012, 10:22 PM

Another vote for a used MIM. I got mine for $275, and it's a really sweet player. Way better than any Jay Turser I've ever seen.

G-A-Nator · March 24th, 2012, 10:23 PM

Well i think im gonna pass on the jts. Im actully looking at laguna now haha

lostpick · March 25th, 2012, 02:01 PM

id only buy that stuff if its an amazing deal....like $75 or less

an old MIM is the best bang for buck tele..hand down

i always wind up re-selling those off brands...

March 24th, 2012, 02:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
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robt57 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Age: 56 Posts: 16,941 29 Photos	No, put the 300.00 towards something better... __________________ A Twin always will cut it... but I don't recommend it for everybody. It's like a big dog, you have to take responsibility for it. Not to mention... be prepared to lift it.

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D.Allen Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 488	Find a MIM 08-2010 and you will have a much nicer guitar. The MIM from 08 to now have very nice necks and later you can change the pups out. 2nd though even a CV 50' or 60's Squier is better in my opinion. I do not like the pups in the 60's at all but the CV 50's pups are pretty decent. __________________ David Allen D.Allen Pickups BRING TONE TO LIFE

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March 24th, 2012, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
tele12 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,833	The Jay Turser's I've played have been pretty good for the money. I have read the older ones aren't as good. $150 each used doesn't seem like a steal. When you say hot rodded?....better pickup?.....trem?

March 24th, 2012, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
trailboss Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southeastern IL Age: 46 Posts: 481 2 Photos	Local GC was selling overstock Tursers recently for $89 each. They were in the Used section and carried no warranty, but were fresh out of the box. I picked up a 51 reissue P bass as a modding platform. The birdseye maple neck alone is worth near $250. Anyhoo, Tursers are generally pretty nice for the money, but the resale value is almost non existent. Worth the $$ is VERY subjective obviously. I'd probably pass if I couldn't physically touch 'em and check 'em out. Unless they have $300 of add-on parts, etc.

March 24th, 2012, 11:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
bawdyli'lmonkey Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ohio Age: 30 Posts: 239	One of my main axes is a Turser strat with GFS '60's repro overwound pickups. I got the guitar for $75 including shipping, the p'ups for $60 and did the work myself. the result = a vintagey sounding guitar that I love playing, for $135. Only if your guy upgraded the p'ups, bridge, tuning keys, and strap locks on at least one of those would I say $300 for 2 is a good deal, even though the neck is awesome IMO.

March 24th, 2012, 02:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
G-A-Nator TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 21	How much would be a fair price?

March 24th, 2012, 02:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
maryjane Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2008 Location: california central coast Posts: 686	jay tursers worth about $50 imho not $150

March 24th, 2012, 02:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
G-A-Nator TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 21	Lol i was actually askin bout used mim strats. The prices vary quite a bit from wat i see

March 24th, 2012, 03:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
G-A-Nator TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 21	Thats good advice...thanks!

March 24th, 2012, 10:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
G-A-Nator TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 21	Well i think im gonna pass on the jts. Im actully looking at laguna now haha

March 25th, 2012, 02:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
lostpick Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Staten Island, NYC Posts: 1,683	id only buy that stuff if its an amazing deal....like $75 or less an old MIM is the best bang for buck tele..hand down i always wind up re-selling those off brands...

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