Totally Weird 67 questions.

Aen · August 16th, 2006, 10:54 PM

So, long story short, I met this fella thorugh work, and though i have almost no experience, he wants me to sell his '67 tele for him, for a 10% commission. Awesome! I say, "I bet you could get 6 grand for it!" Then last night I see it.

Stripped and refinished "natural" (and poorly, I might add)

GOuged out for a neck humbucker

no nut (except for the one this dude was in the process of installing)

All wires cut

no jack/cup thingy

"I have the pickguard, somewhere..."

Mangled/partially painted case

and saddles that seemed wierd, did they use 6 barrel saddles in those days?

On the upside, the neck is really nice, and in good condition, for a 40 year old instrument, the bridge pickup and plate seem to be original. I don't know doodoo about checking pots, but the caps sure look old. The guy still thinks he can sell it for around $4K.

1) Is he nuts?
2) Am I nuts for dealing with this guy?

woodman · August 16th, 2006, 11:06 PM

just step away from the guitar and nobody gets hurt.

Aen · August 16th, 2006, 11:08 PM

That's what I'm thinking, I really don't want this strange guy angry with me for his guitar's misfortune. IN his defense, he got the guitar in this condition, except it had a good nut, and the wires were connected. (aka, it worked)

Jerrod · August 16th, 2006, 11:13 PM

Politely bow out.

Wild Rice Chris · August 17th, 2006, 02:01 PM

If he could have someone competent restore it first, it may be a good deal for you. As it is, sold in pieces may be the best way to go.

Mark Davis · August 17th, 2006, 02:11 PM

The neck is probably worth more than the whole complete guitar.

I would tell him if it was all original I could sell it for ya but the way it is there is too much wrong.

maestrovert · August 17th, 2006, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

The neck is probably worth more than the whole complete guitar.

I would tell him if it was all original I could sell it for ya but the way it is there is too much wrong.

"and you might be better off keeping/restoring it, or parting it out yourself "
and then bow out

August 16th, 2006, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Aen Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 942	Totally Weird 67 questions. So, long story short, I met this fella thorugh work, and though i have almost no experience, he wants me to sell his '67 tele for him, for a 10% commission. Awesome! I say, "I bet you could get 6 grand for it!" Then last night I see it. Stripped and refinished "natural" (and poorly, I might add) GOuged out for a neck humbucker no nut (except for the one this dude was in the process of installing) All wires cut no jack/cup thingy "I have the pickguard, somewhere..." Mangled/partially painted case and saddles that seemed wierd, did they use 6 barrel saddles in those days? On the upside, the neck is really nice, and in good condition, for a 40 year old instrument, the bridge pickup and plate seem to be original. I don't know doodoo about checking pots, but the caps sure look old. The guy still thinks he can sell it for around $4K. 1) Is he nuts? 2) Am I nuts for dealing with this guy? __________________ Alt-country and psych-rock-tronica! Hey, be happy you can choose one genre for yourself! http://www.myspace.com/aenpage Last edited by Aen; August 16th, 2006 at 11:09 PM. Reason: I SPELLED WEIRD WRONG! AAARRRGGGHGHG!

August 16th, 2006, 11:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
woodman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mint Hill, NC Age: 62 Posts: 5,896	just step away from the guitar and nobody gets hurt. __________________ Truth is stranger than fact ... www.myspace.com/woodymitchellmusic BAND PAGES: www.myspace.com/stragglerswing (Stragglers - Western Swing) www.myspace.com/loafersgloryband (Loafers Glory - '70s country-rock)

August 16th, 2006, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Aen Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 942	That's what I'm thinking, I really don't want this strange guy angry with me for his guitar's misfortune. IN his defense, he got the guitar in this condition, except it had a good nut, and the wires were connected. (aka, it worked) __________________ Alt-country and psych-rock-tronica! Hey, be happy you can choose one genre for yourself! http://www.myspace.com/aenpage

August 17th, 2006, 02:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 2,862 27 Photos	If he could have someone competent restore it first, it may be a good deal for you. As it is, sold in pieces may be the best way to go. __________________ "The children need to learn how to build their own environment and make their own music that is inspired by their roots."--Eugene Hütz "All music turns out to be ethnic music."--Steve Reich Enjoy, and please visit my homepage.

August 17th, 2006, 02:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,745	The neck is probably worth more than the whole complete guitar. I would tell him if it was all original I could sell it for ya but the way it is there is too much wrong. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

August 16th, 2006, 11:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jerrod Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 144	Politely bow out.