First short-scale! CIJ Mustang Competition...

herrojew · Post by **herrojew** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:28 pm

Hi Everyone,

My first time posting here. I've been a lurker for some time now, checking here for your opinions on different guitars. For the past few weeks, I've been deciding between purchasing a Mustang, Jazzmaster (I know, I know, not a short-scale, but I love the sound), and Hagstrom III. But, I decided to go with a Mustang, and was able to pick a CIJ Mustang Competition RI up on eBay for $600 (including shipping). Here are a few photos (pulled from the listing):

What do you guys think? Was it a good deal?

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:36 pm

how about a medium . . . like, that's a pretty fair deal?

welcome to the forum

cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:47 pm

Definitely a good deal -- great looking guitar, CONGRATZ!

herrojew · Post by **herrojew** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:26 pm

portugalwillie wrote:how about a medium . . . like, that's a pretty fair deal?

welcome to the forum

haha, yeah... I shouldve thought of that

too late now, I have no idea how to change it

kypdurron · Post by **kypdurron** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:00 am

there's always a chance you could have paid 50 bucks less or so, but so what. If you're happy with the guitar it's fine. ebay is killing the real deals

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:23 am

looks brand new for a 8 or 9 year old guitar. nice

STRATONUCLEAR · Post by **STRATONUCLEAR** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:49 pm

Welcome- you Stanger-you! I like it, Sometimes a good deal is one that works for you, don't look back , you got a great guitar!

drBenway · Post by **drBenway** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:54 pm

Welcome! I have one just like that, you'll love it!

Joey · Post by **Joey** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:10 pm

If that's your first shortscale, then that's a hell of a way to break the ice

dweez · Post by **dweez** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:56 pm

Love the dark blue and comp stripes.

Billy3000 · Post by **Billy3000** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:31 pm

awesome! I have one just like it that I love. I tried to take it apart to put a new pickup in before I really knew how to solder properly and I wound up fucking up the wiring on the switches, so it's been in parts, I really need to get it put back together so I can play it again! I bought mine used for $400, but that was like 6 years ago before Fender inflated all their prices which probably made the prices for these go up on the used market too.

Also, in writing this post I realized that I bought that guitar my junior year of college, and it has been 6 years since then.... that was my first "Wtf have I been doing for the last 6 years" moment!

STRATONUCLEAR · Post by **STRATONUCLEAR** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:38 pm

Billy3000 wrote: That was my first"Wtf have I been doing for the last 6 years" moment!

Ha! Get used to it, they keep comming
BTW, you sold me a Bronco neck, that has to count for something!

Billy3000 · Post by **Billy3000** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:55 pm

STRATONUCLEAR wrote:
Billy3000 wrote: That was my first"Wtf have I been doing for the last 6 years" moment!
Ha! Get used to it, they keep comming
BTW, you sold me a Bronco neck, that has to count for something!

haha very true! Have you been able to put it to use yet?

honeyiscool · Post by **honeyiscool** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:04 pm

It's a good deal. It would take you about $200 extra to import one from Japan, so.

STRATONUCLEAR · Post by **STRATONUCLEAR** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:07 pm

Billy3000 wrote: haha very true! Have you been able to put it to use yet?

Beter PM you on that.

Mages · Post by **Mages** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:38 am

herrojew wrote:
portugalwillie wrote:how about a medium . . . like, that's a pretty fair deal?

welcome to the forum
haha, yeah... I shouldve thought of that

too late now, I have no idea how to change it

click the "edit" button in the top right corner of your original post.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:55 am

Nice guitar. Did it come with the case? A true Mustang case will run you $150 or more.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:44 am

a mustang will fit in a strat case.

looks great, guy. and great deal. it's exactly like the second guitar that i regret selling.

Joey · Post by **Joey** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:12 pm

Billy3000 wrote:awesome! I have one just like it that I love. I tried to take it apart to put a new pickup in before I really knew how to solder properly and I wound up fucking up the wiring on the switches, so it's been in parts, I really need to get it put back together so I can play it again! I bought mine used for $400, but that was like 6 years ago before Fender inflated all their prices which probably made the prices for these go up on the used market too.

Also, in writing this post I realized that I bought that guitar my junior year of college, and it has been 6 years since then.... that was my first "Wtf have I been doing for the last 6 years" moment!

I'll put it back together if you let me make a template of the guitar. I'm in the Atl

Phil O'Keefe · Post by **Phil O'Keefe** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:04 am

I'd call that a sweet deal - congratulations!

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