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    ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    gal i work w/'s husband has a '63 jazzmaster w/OHSC in what looks to be excellent condition. he was asking me what i thought it might be worth. any ideas?
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    WOW, nice closet classic! Is that an ebony fretboard? LB

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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    Quote Originally Posted by LoveBandit View Post
    WOW, nice closet classic! Is that an ebony fretboard? LB

    rosewood.

    it's kind of a weird deal-somebody was obviously blowing smoke and told him it was a '56(!?) and worth $15,000. that's the kind of irresponsible, mis-guided lunacy that makes it immposible for working musicians to buy vintage gear.

    wish i was a little more dishonest-i'd tell him "it's old, i'll give you $50!"(thx GJ)
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    That case alone must be worth over 500 bucks - right? LB

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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    Quote Originally Posted by LoveBandit View Post
    That case alone must be worth over 500 bucks - right? LB
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    that is one nice guitar. i'd love to have it.
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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    chuck, i could make him an offer. not sure if he'd sell, but he says he never plays it anymore.
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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    I don't keep up with prices anymore, but an original custom color finish in that condition (there's no belt buckling, right?), and the tortise guard should push it up towards the higher end of the Jazzmaster spectrum.

    Red's a lot more common, than say, burgandy mist, but less common that white or sunburst.
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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    Clean Pre-CBS custom color JMs of that era are approaching $5000-$6000 range according to prices in Vintage Guitar Magazine dealer's lists. That white Tolex case really helps with the value.
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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    Moosic to my ears

    Really need to look at condition and verify everything is on the level. Needs to be inspected by a knowledgable person, like me.

    here is my address to send the guitar.................

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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/30U-13827.htm

    similar vintage, different model. Not cheap
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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    My buddy has one for sale at 15K

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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    You guys gotta milk every thread for puns?!


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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    Ok cut it out, or Elsie!

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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    You think I'm going to cow tow to that bull?!

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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    It does look simply bovine. I think Fripperton was steering you in the right direction with the value. $500 would be way tallow for the current marketplace. I mean that's what they were going for when I was a calf. Although if it was going for that price, I'd horn in on that action.

    Me, I'd offer heiffer $2,500 for the deal, and see if they're willing to chew the cud.
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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    Damn! That stampede of puns grazed me!

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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    You guys are making me sick to my stomachs.

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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    because all of the tripe?

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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    you're mooooooooooving me to tears, ovah here!


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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    If I were you, I'd hoof it over to his house before someone else makes an offer. Heck, it might end up being the sweetest sounding guitar you've ever herd.

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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    It would behoove everyone to at least try to show a little restraint.

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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    Get over there and ponie up enough cash that the owner doesn't need to rebuff a low offer.

    I know... I know. but it wasn't my first choice. It was secondairy.

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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    I'd avoid selling a guitar in a ballpark.

    You're likely to get the run around, or low ball offers that are way off base.

    I think you get the pitcher.

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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    they had cows in ballparks back in '63?. Musta been tough to play in those days
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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    They were restricted to the bullpen.
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    Re: ballpark value of '63 Jazzmaster?

    Quote Originally Posted by Plugger View Post
    I'd avoid selling a guitar in a ballpark.

    You're likely to get the run around, or low ball offers that are way off base.

    I think you get the pitcher.

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