Price for a 2617

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Author Message   Stogie Username: Stogie Registered: 09-2005 Posted on Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 10:53 pm:    Ok guys, I'm kinda new in the Ibanez realm. I have a chance to buy a 2617 artist,but the guy wants about 950.00USD for it. Seems a little high to me, but I love the thing. I know, a guitar is worth what you're willing to pay for it, but what would you guys nornally be willing to pay for a guitar like this? I believe it's a 78 (I'll have to double check), in good shape. Surprisingly few dings or dents, frets are quite good, plays well, in what "looks" to be the oringinal case. ANy advice?? (BTW...this forum is awesome-makes me wanna go out and hunt down 4 or 5 different models...I may be an addict in the making!) -cheers, any help is appreciated.   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 02-2001 Posted on Monday, September 12, 2005 - 11:50 am:    Stogie: The price *may* be a little high. But prices are rising on most vintage (pre '80s) Ibanez. All the ash guitars of that period are effected, to some degree. 1978 was a VERY good year for 2617s, IMO. I would say that condition and originality are the greatest areas for "haggling" the price. If the guitar is missing original parts and you can't readily replace them, (i.e., you already have them sitting in a box) then the price should be adjusted down. Any changes that are permanent, including screw holes, but especially switches and trem cavities should effect prices dramatically. Generally, collectors pass on these specimens unless they are looking for parts. Another factor is where you live. Guitars in some European countries and Australia just seem to cost more than in the US. Supply and demand.   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Monday, September 12, 2005 - 11:27 pm:    Stogie: Take a good look at the binding, any signs of crystalization-run , do not walk away from that guitar !   Dannysigma Username: Dannysigma Registered: 09-2005 Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 7:29 am:    Stogie I recently bought a 2617 for £350 uk sterling. Though the pickups are replacements (DiMarzio PAF Classics), the guitar is awsome: much better to play than either of my Les Pauls (and gets a hell of a lot more compliments too). In that respect alone, never mind collectability, a 2617 is always a good buy.   Stogie Username: Stogie Registered: 09-2005 Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2005 - 8:06 am:    Alright, I did it. I went and had a look at it and bought it. I'm gonna take it in today and have it looked over, restrung etdc etc. It's actually pretty nice. I'm really glad I went for it. I love the way it sounds already, and it's in serious need of being set up. Can't wait to see what it's like all cleaned up and ready to go! I also paid less then what I thought I may have had to...which is even better! -thanks for all your feedback guys.   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2005 - 10:37 am:    So, if you don't mind the question as it is what prompted your inquiry, what did you pay. Also, please post pics as we all love eye-candy!   Stogie Username: Stogie Registered: 09-2005 Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2005 - 11:14 pm:    Sure. I paid $700.00 for it. I'll take some pics after I get it back from the shop. It's a little rough, but I think it'll clean up nice.

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