Nice Ibanez Artist 2630 on Ebay

[Ibaneezer_Scrooge]

Ebay Item Number #250291211144

Opinions anyone?

[ChuckE99]

The bridge pup ring shouldn't have holes for a three-screw adjustment, so it's probably from another Artist, possibly a solid body. Makes me suspicious of the pups in general, but I probably shouldn't be. This is a nice looking guitar and if in general good shape, is worth about what he's asking, give or take. I'd like the pups to be in better shape and that ring to be original, and of course, for it to have its pickguard.

[Ibaneezer_Scrooge]

Chuck...

Excellent observations and points.

I am not planning on bidding...a little too rich for my blood.

I had one of these years ago...1980 or so...it was the lesser model...chrome parts and dot inlays.   Wonderful guitar...and sold it in 1985 for $300 Mint Condition. 

Oh well...

[ChuckE99]

Any excuse to show off mine:

[Ibaneezer_Scrooge]

The one at the bottom pic is the one I used to have...

Man oh man...you're blinding me with both of them. 

[petruz]

the 2629 went for 662 euros, not bad.

[jazzzbo]

I sold that seller my 2630 about a year or more ago, that is not my old guitar, but he, the seller i believe is a collector of 2630 models, as i remember him buying and selling them on ebay, I notice he says very little bout the guitar, jazzzz

[dave_g]

Jazz, your right-he doesnt talk much about the guitar except for that its "Mint"- which is NOT- clearly not even close (tarnished hardware/non original pup rings) the pickups are trashed due to the gassing of the missing pickguard-thats not just "tarnish" the plating is totally corroded/rusted off due to the gassing-right down to the thin base metal...I bet those "little or no wear" frets have been re crowned dressed to remove the rust and corrosion that was on them too.....this is a 8.0/10 guitar-nice indeed-but to call it mint is just silly

[jazzzbo]

Now he has lowered the price to $1500.00 BUY IT NOW, PAY IMMEDIATELY!! , that always turns me off, what say yo-- jazzzzz

[Ibaneezer_Scrooge]

<<< Now he has lowered the price to $1500.00 BUY IT NOW, PAY IMMEDIATELY!! , that always turns me off, what say yo-- jazzzzz >>>


If I were to buy it..I'm not...I'd use a credit card through Paypal.   That way if you have problems, you can always get your money back using a chargeback.   Assuming the seller is not willing to work with you.

Sounds like he's desperate for money.   Not surprising given these economic times.  If you want it cheaper...send him an email and offer him $1200.   If he accepts use credit card via Paypal to pay.

That way you're protected.

[jazzzbo]

Come november and december, it will really be hard to sell alot of these guitars in that condition for even $1200, i agree that guy is freaking right now, better to buy smart- jazzz

[dave_g]

Guys...dont't get me wrong, I have no problem with the condition of that guitar-besides the gassing issue and the effects on the hardware-it looks to be in pretty good shape for an old lady....these are really great guitars and worth every penny the seller is asking ! My comments were more based on using the word "MINT" in that auction without the words "After Dinner" before it........

Jazz...why do you think it will be harder to sell this winter ?

[jazzzbo]

My feeling is that the economy is getting worse not better, at least for the short term, i also feel around xmas time, holidays etc, it is really not the best time for sales in general, i have a feeling this will be a bummer sales year for retail etc, and i also feel $1500 is a tad pricey for  THIS 2630, realistically if we look to previous sales , that guitar should be selling at around $1100. jazzzz

[dave_g]

Yea, times are tough and I agree they will get tougher and have a great effect on the low and moderate guitars-buyers are already looking for and getting some great deals-I also think that the QUALITY merchandise will continue to generate interest and sales, abeit at a slower rate-remember, its not like Ibanez is going to make any more Scruggs, Weirs etc.....

[Ibaneezer_Scrooge]

<<< its not like Ibanez is going to make any more Scruggs, Weirs etc.....>>>


You mean something like this...

Opening bid...$5330.00 (Reserve not met)

Ebay Item Number #160280502430