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  • Wanted: Value of '82 Ibanez Artist

Hiya, sorry to hear about your mate's health - hope it only improves from here.

70/80's artists go for somewhere between 500-1900 USD on ebay. The AR500's seem to be valued, not sure what model you have there, look highend and in very good nick? As a guess, if it's a AR500 - locally, I'd say start at around R12-15k and be negotiable.

The Gear Junkie had a similar one w/case at R15k (inc 20% comm), not sure if it sold yet though.

You could put it on consignment at Gear Junkie/Ronnie Allbang & Strumit, advertise it via facebook on SA Music Store (SAMIS) and Revolution Music Trade groups or here on GuitarTalk. And, of course, Gumtree is always an option.

Avoid OLX/Junkmail, scammers paradise. Though that can also happen on gumtree & facebook groups too.

FYI : The Terada factory is the only one outside of the US that Martin licenced to produce Martin acoustics! Though the fujigen factory is better known (I think because they made a lot of fender's for the US market).

Hi V8, your meaningful and quick response is highly appreciated. Thanx!

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There was a white '82 Artist on the SAMIS FB group recently that was priced at R14k if I remember correctly. Not sure if it sold at that price though. I think this is the AR500 since it has the decorative tailpiece, the cheaper models have a normal tonepros-style tailpiece.

Thanx Klaasvakie! My friend made special reference to the gold plated pickups, etc. Does that make any financial difference?

    Good gold-plated hardware is generally a bit more expensive than chrome/nickel/black.

    These pickups are identical except for the color, but differ quite a lot in price:

    https://raru.co.za/musical-instruments/6335576-dimarzio-dp163bk-bluesbucker-electric-guitar-pickup-all-positions-black

    https://raru.co.za/musical-instruments/6718481-dimarzio-bluesbucker-humbucker-bridge-or-neck-pickup-gold-cover

    Not sure how I would price that for a 2nd-hand sale though.

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    I concur with V8, Its an AR500. R12-15k .Stunning guitars, worth more than that IMO playability and quality wise. But it really depends on finding the right Ibanez collector?

    Of course, it also depends on how big his rush is to sell. He would have to be prepared to wait for that kind of asking price (R15k). Maybe he gets lucky early on, but generally that's seldom the case.

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    It is an urgent sale. We are talking Medical Aid claims and they have little if any sympathy ...

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      bernie I should add - you will get lowballed. Do not take it personally! Usually it's a trader who will offer around 40-50% of the asking price. If it's urgent 9-10k should be achievable - good luck with the sale!

      I know there is at least one ibby collector out there - a guy in Bloem who has > 40 ibby's!

        bernie No at all - but I don't have it. His mate did the deal on his behalf, sadly I don't have either's details.

        But pop it up on gumtree, that's how he found me. All of @studmissile's links are greeeat. If in Cpt you can also chat to Graham @ Gear Junkie about consignment or in Jhb, Ronnie/Jos @ Ronnie's Allbang and Stumit - they may make you an offer, but it'll be a rather low one to purchase as stock.

          7 days later

          bernie how do I get in touch? Have you perhaps settled on a price?

          Best regards

            Does he by any chance have any ice skates?

              24 days later

              mieliehobo: Sorry, only saw your response this morning. You can contact Lappies (seller) at 073 461-4470 and refer to this mail form me.

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