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Martin HD28 value with repairs
I was thinking of checking out a 1993 Martin HD28 with extensive repairs.The neck was broken at the nut and professionally fixed.At the same time the soundboard sustaned 3 long cracks on the lower bout.It was fixed and cleated but refinished very poorly.From the picts it looks like there is a plenty of saddle left.I haven't checked it out yet.The owner states the damage does not affect the sound or playabilty.He is asking $800.What do you think is a fair price? I was thinking of offering around $600 if it looks solid and plays nice.
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There was a post here recently where the OP just bought a HD-28V for $900 with a few issues like fitted 'barn-door' electronics.
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=446252 I guess you really need to play it.
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Offer $400
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If it sings I think it's definitely worth 500-600
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If it sounds good, plays good, and is stable, then $800 is about where it needs to be, and be fair to both parties. If I were selling it, I wouldn't take less than that. If I were buying it, I would only do so after I had the opportunity to take it to my personal tech/luthier and have it looked at, to make sure the repairs are stable.
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It seems no matter how badly a guitar is trashed, the seller always says it doesn't affect the sound or playability.
Hard to fix a price without seeing and playing it, but from your description, I wouldn't go over $500 no matter how good the sound or playability was. But that's me.
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I personally would save my money and buy a better specimen!
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I'm the one who bought the HD-28V.
If it was me, I would pass on that one. Sounds too rough for me. The headstock alone would make me pass. |
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And remember that if you ever go to sell it, I will be tough to move, even at a really low price. Future buyers will hav th same misgivings as you.
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