1 Topic by Strummerboy Bill (edited by Strummerboy Bill 2015-01-29 02:34:32)

  • From: West Georgia
  • Registered: 2006-10-14
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Topic: My Jasmine Used To Be.....

....... Accoustic/Electric, but at the time I bought her, she was one of the first that Takamine must have built. Her S/N is 115047 and the model number is ES 98C. I put that in for those of you who might know and care about stuff like that. smile I purchased the guitar in 1990.

Anyway, when I said she must be one of the first manufactured, it's because the way you get to her "innards' is by way of the strings across the sound hole. One loosens the strings, sticks one's hands in there and replaces the battery. With the arthritis, my already big hands/big fingers would no longer fit in there, so I had to wait for my grandson to visit, so he could do it for me. I didn't even go after the picks that flew in there anymore. Just waited on my pride and joy, Julian.

Well, now the bracket that held the battery has gotten loose and is falling around in there as well, so I don't know what I'm gonna do - just play her straight, I reckon. Do y'all have any suggestions?

I took the Jas to a music store near me, explained my problem, and the guy said, "Well, first of all, Mr. Craig, I get $40.00 up front for just looking at your guitar. Everything else is extra."

"No charge for just running out the door, I hope?", I asked, and that's what I did.

I also have an accoustic/electric bass: A Galveston (they don't make them anymore), but it's battery is where the tone controls are on its body, so that's no problem.

But back to my music store manager: Is that realistic? $40.00 for just leaving the guitar with him and then everything else extra? What do you guys pay and/or what do you think is fair? By the way, that guy closed shop not too long after that. He had so much inventory, one could barely walk around in there. I wouldn't have trusted myself to not knock anything over, so I guess it's a good thing we didn't establish a relationship. He had nice stuff, though. Must have been close to 500k inventory and I'm being conservative.

Thanks, All

Bill

Epiphone Les Paul Studio
Fender GDO300 Orchestral - a gift from Amy & Jim
Rogue Beatle Bass
Journal: www.wheretobud.blogspot. com
  • From: Western Oregon,US
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Re: My Jasmine Used To Be.....

Howdy Bill,  My Guitar guy just opens a door and steps out to the shop.... But the Luthiers in town usually will take a peek for free and give you an idea about cost without charge as well.  The going rate for a set-up with neck adjustment runs $45 which includes a new set of D'Addario strings in your favorite flavor.  If you want some of those exotic strings like Argentine or Thomastik, you'll have a small up-charge.  Fretwork is usually on an hourly rate, which is less than half what you would pay your car mechanic.  Be it cars or guitars, you will always get an estimate, and always need an appointment.  The good guys are busy around these parts, and seem to totally understand the value of customer service.

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  • From: SC Pa
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Re: My Jasmine Used To Be.....

Strummerboy Bill wrote:

I took the Jas to a music store near me, explained my problem, and the guy said, "Well, first of all, Mr. Craig, I get $40.00 up front for just looking at your guitar. Everything else is extra."

That doesn't seem right to me.

I have a '46 Epi Archtop. The heal of the neck is starting to show signs of separating from the body. I took it in for a guy to look at and get his opinion. He was more than happy to have a look and give me an estimate on setting it back where it belongs. I'll be looking at around $300 to have it fixed. I may do that this summer when I'm back to working full time.

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4 Reply by Strummerboy Bill (edited by Strummerboy Bill 2015-01-31 20:02:51)

  • From: West Georgia
  • Registered: 2006-10-14
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Re: My Jasmine Used To Be.....

Wow! A '46. Will he have to do any body work as well, joe? Guess, it's a "none of your business, Bill"-kind of question, but I'm dying to know its value.

About my repair shop guy? His attitude was showing when I first walked in and I should have taken that as a sign to get the hell out, but I'm a peaceful soul and thought that maybe he was having a bad day. After giving it some thought, joe, I wonder if he had anything at all to do with music and just "farmed" the work out?

One can usually tell when one's speaking to a fellow musician. I just missed the cues, I guess

Hope you're having a nice Sunday, my friend!

Bill

Epiphone Les Paul Studio
Fender GDO300 Orchestral - a gift from Amy & Jim
Rogue Beatle Bass
Journal: www.wheretobud.blogspot. com
  • From: SC Pa
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Re: My Jasmine Used To Be.....

Strummerboy Bill wrote:

Wow! A '46. Will he have to do any body work as well, joe? Guess, it's a "none of your business, Bill"-kind of question, but I'm dying to know its value.

Well Bill,

Value is subjective. I had a fellow offer me $1000 for it 5-6 years ago. He received a resounding NO to that offer. I took it to the Guitar Center just for kicks around the same time. They wanted me to trade it in on something new and said they would give me a $1500 credit for it. That right there gave me an idea. If they were willing to give me $1500, they would probably put it on the wall for $2500 or so. The fellow I had look at it a few weeks ago said that in the right circles it might bring $3000. He also told me the market for used (even vintage) is a little slow right now. So it's just going to live in it's case (original) until I have the neck reset.

Here's a thread with pics of a few of my guitars. The '46 jumps right out at you as you scroll down the page.

http://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=23137

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