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Post by samspade on Jun 25, 2022 18:55:19 GMT -5
Just wondering. Let's say everything else is perfect, no fretwear, but fingerboard (natural maple) has some gunk. Can't get into details, but sent pics to a known retailer, and that was the deal-breaker. I would clean and resubmit, but now question if the buyer knows anything? lol
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Post by matryx81 on Jun 25, 2022 19:18:20 GMT -5
For me, it would depend on what it was dirty with.
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Post by samspade on Jun 25, 2022 19:47:43 GMT -5
lol, good point. It's really just finger gunk and the store is close enough that I would bring them in. Maybe I'm wrong? This one was an unfinished maple neck music man.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Jun 25, 2022 19:53:26 GMT -5
Probably nothing that some naphtha couldn't clean up.
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Post by Leftee on Jun 25, 2022 19:57:04 GMT -5
If the fb was gunked up I’d wonder what else might be of concern. If selling/trading it’s always been my stance to put the best foot forward.
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Post by samspade on Jun 25, 2022 19:57:09 GMT -5
yeah, my fault for not cleaning it up, but I thought they would sense that. Trying to add a one drive link, not much luck  I always look for fretwear on a used guitar, never thought a dirty fretboard was more concern, but will clean and polish frets for the next attempt Pic
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Post by Riff Twang on Jun 25, 2022 21:40:28 GMT -5
If you didn't know it was gunk on the fingerboard in that photo, it could be mistaken for excessive wear and divots in the surface maybe. Only explanation I can think of. Actually shows an instrument used as intended to me.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Jun 25, 2022 21:58:38 GMT -5
Fender Custom Shop charges extra for that kind of relicing service 😃
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Post by rickyguitar on Jun 25, 2022 23:20:22 GMT -5
Could be worse, but really if I was taking pics to sell it I would prolly clean it up 1st. Just saying.
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Post by reverendrob on Jun 26, 2022 1:18:20 GMT -5
It's a case of the thing might just not be something they want unless it's near perfect, or don't want to roll the dice based on past issues.
I don't buy or use maple fretboarded instruments, so...it's not an issue for me.
Last one I had was a Squier JV that I sold for cash, and it had wear - but that was expected on a thirty years old player's guitar.
Still got several times what I had in it though!
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Post by Lesterstrat on Jun 26, 2022 14:06:40 GMT -5
I would not buy a dirty anything. There are too many in perfect condition to take a chance on a dirty one.
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Post by Leftee on Jun 26, 2022 17:58:03 GMT -5
I’d clean it up and resubmit.
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Post by Leftee on Jun 26, 2022 17:58:50 GMT -5
I would not buy a dirty anything. There are too many in perfect condition to take a chance on a dirty one. Perfectly good yard sale underwear?!?!? Who can pass those up? |
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Post by funkykikuchiyo on Jun 26, 2022 18:17:50 GMT -5
If it is a retailer looking at it, they should know better. Beyond that, they shouldn't expect to be able to buy a used instrument and for it to be showroom ready. At the very least it should get a clean/test/restring. You don't even need a "tech" to do it.
The only defense I can think of (as Riff Twang mentioned) is if it was mistaken for wear through the finish or permanent discoloration. It might be permanently grey in a couple spots, but it looks like it should clean up just fine.
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Post by Leftee on Jun 26, 2022 19:14:59 GMT -5
I think they might have been fishing for a reason to not take it. Just guessing…
I’ve bought a couple guitars that needed some love and care, but only because I knew that another might not come up. My ‘09 Jackson is an example. But it was the exception rather than the rule.
I rarely (almost never) get to out my hands a guitar before purchase.
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Post by samspade on Jun 26, 2022 19:46:27 GMT -5
I agree, they were maybe fishing for a reason not to take. I have sold guitars in similar condition to dealers, as mentioned above, they had enough experience to know they would clean up. Plus, if they said, clean the fingerboard and we'll consider, I would have. I've also sold on consignment and the dealer charged a setup/cleanup/polish to make showroom ready etc.
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Post by SteveM on Jun 27, 2022 7:37:31 GMT -5
As a private buyer, no, I would not buy it unless it was a “what the heck, take a chance” price. Prices are crazy high on used stuff and I’d be very picky about condition.
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Post by Larry Madsen on Jun 27, 2022 9:05:20 GMT -5
I notice you have not posted a PIC of what exactly we are assessing. Used, worn, showing its age ... is one thing. "Dirty", in my book that's a different thing. Edited to add: I see the PIC now. I missed the link previously. 
If that's how it was submitted ... It doesn't look so bad to me. |
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jun 27, 2022 12:40:01 GMT -5
"Mint condition!" Well, if by that you mean 'urinal mint', then I guess that's an accurate assessment.  |
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Post by DrKev on Jun 27, 2022 15:12:04 GMT -5
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Post by rickyguitar on Jun 27, 2022 16:41:40 GMT -5
Ewww
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Post by jazzguy on Jun 27, 2022 21:53:50 GMT -5
5 minute fix
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Post by Lesterstrat on Jun 29, 2022 12:28:12 GMT -5
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