Is this a good price?

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:02 pm

I really like the maple mustang necks and saw this one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-1977-Fende ... 19d5c349b4 Is this a good price for it and its condition? If not what should I make an offer at?

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:21 pm

Looks tatty and late 70's is the least desirable era but its still vintage Fender. Not sure, over here it would be a decent price but better stuff seems to sell quite cheap the US.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:23 pm

the clear coat on those necks is very thick, and i reckon that would feel pretty horrible to play.

othomas2 · Post by **othomas2** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:43 pm

Fretboard wear looks pretty bad, and that'll likely affect playing and feel I reckon. It looks like it'll Flake again soon.

I would consider that price here but not where you are. I would say 2/3 of what he's asking. $150 would be great I think.

Like most things this age, it's worth what someone is willing to pay within reason. Add and bit more and you could probably get a complete 70s stang... spare parts like this are always over-inflated.

Mages · Post by **Mages** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:03 pm

what everyone else said is true but maple mustang necks are fairly uncommon, allowing a seller to ask a bit more since the likelihood of you finding another one is slim. $150 would be a normal price for your standard rosewood mustang neck. he's open to offers though, so you could knock off 25 or 50 dollars of his initial offer and see what he says.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:52 pm

I played a classic vibe tele with the gloss maple board and it was alright. Any yeah it looks kinda bad but maybe it will flake nicely. That is just the clear coat and not the fretboard. And wow really? Why are these so cheep? Was CBS really that bad? I like a lot of the 70's mustangs. I love the walnut one.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:24 pm

Offered $150. Let's see what he says. I don't think I should go much higher.

Thinking this as the color scheme for it if I do end up getting it.

1 by punkacc9, on Flickr

DGNR8 · Post by **DGNR8** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:42 pm

I fucking love that neck. That poly ain't going nowhere. I bought a Tele Deluxe from Paca and the finish was way worse. You could use that neck in the World Series.

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:35 am

those necks feel fine. Super glossy BUT if you have to get one refretted expect a giant pain in the ass or a $300 price tag because you're going to have to strip the whole thing to get the frets out.

that's what sucks about those vintage 70s maple necks; they're usually pretty worn and it's almost not worth it to get refretted.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 1:14 pm

Doesn't matter. The guy wouldn't take any of my offers. My last offer was $180.00 and he countered with $5.00 off his original amount... -__-

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:28 pm

I bought a thrashed one for $75, it needed a reftet and refin on the board. They are hard to find, but for $250 I would expect playable quality.