N02705 Value?

[LittleLeroy]

Being new to the Heritage market, I'd like to ask about the value of this. 1997 H-535. Seller asks $2k, shipped.

[ElNumero]

Personally, $2k is pretty high. 535's and other Heritages have been going up on the used market. About 10 years ago you could buy 150's and 535's used all day long for around $1200-$1400. Now its more like $1600-$1800. I would not pay more than $1600 for a 20 year old 535. Ideally, around $1400. in 1997 the buyer would have only paid about $1000 for that guitar.

[brentrocks]

$2000. No way

 

You're looking at a pickup, pot, cap upgrade. I wouldn't go higher than $1400

[ElNumero]

$2000. No way

 

You're looking at a pickup, pot, cap upgrade. I wouldn't go higher than $1400

What he said.

[LittleLeroy]

Yikes!!

 

Thanks for the reality check! I was thinking I'd offer $1750... she's a looker.

 

Many late 90s available, but the lowest I've seen is $1650.

[PunkKitty]

I would also upgrade the bridge and tailpiece.

[brentrocks]

I would also upgrade the bridge and tailpiece.

Yes. Tone pros

[LittleLeroy]

You guys have just about convinced me to only look for guitars that already have the TPs and SDs!

 

All the sellers with older guitars are looking at the gorgeous wood and finish and thinking, "well, I'm gonna get top dollar for this beauty!" They will tell me it doesn't need anything replaced. And were I to offer $1400 they'll get PO'd.

 

But check this out: Sold for $1700 yesterday

https://reverb.com/item/4548195-heritage-h-535-1996-natural

[Polo]

Hey Leroy,

 

Have you considered posting a WTB here in the Heritage Guitars For Sale section?

 

If you were to be very specific about what your looking for I feel that is likely that someone here might have what your looking for.

 

It could be a whole lot less risky than dealing the unknown public at large......as you've already experienced.

 

Just a suggestion.....as always....best of luck on your Heritage journey!

[LittleLeroy]

Hey Leroy,

 

Have you considered posting a WTB here in the Heritage Guitars For Sale section?

 

If you were to be very specific about what your looking for I feel that is likely that someone here might have what your looking for.

 

It could be a whole lot less risky than dealing the unknown public at large......as you've already experienced.

 

Just a suggestion.....as always....best of luck on your Heritage journey!

Hi Polo!

LOL! Yes, I have posted a WTB with *very* specific criteria.... crickets....

 

But I can try again with my modified *very* specific criteria. Certainly worth a try.

 

But NOTE: I was dealing with a Heritage Dealer, which I would not have considered the unknown public, though I do take your point.

 

Thanks!

[ironmike]

That schaller bridge and tailpiece is made better than the tone pro,cost more too,good stuff.pickups are also schaller ,good stuff,maybe just some cases 500k Pots an DC some oil caps..that thing should sing as it is.if it'd all original 1600 to 1700 is fair, it looks all original.

[LittleLeroy]

Hey Leroy,

 

Have you considered posting a WTB here in the Heritage Guitars For Sale section?

 

If you were to be very specific about what your looking for I feel that is likely that someone here might have what your looking for.

 

It could be a whole lot less risky than dealing the unknown public at large......as you've already experienced.

 

Just a suggestion.....as always....best of luck on your Heritage journey!

Hey Polo! Check out my new WTB post.

 

http://www.heritageownersclub.com/forums/topic/32006-wtb-one-of-these/

[ironmike]

btw,that schaller bridge is better than the gibson tp6,its got more aluminum in the cast metal and more copper too,also,the fine tuners are out of the way,unlike the gibson..stick with it!

[schundog]

Hopefully it's not a #2

 

[schundog]

.. Typed it, deleted it, why bother.....

[ironmike]

Well,there you go

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[schundog]

 

 

 

I'll let you know once she arrives.

 

I sincerely hope it works out for you, Little Leroy; I for one really can't stand people who are dishonest in their dealings with others....

[LittleLeroy]

 

I sincerely hope it works out for you, Little Leroy; I for one really can't stand people who are dishonest in their dealings with others....

I really appreciate your comment. I'm a "treat others as you want to be treated" kind of person.

[LittleLeroy]

OK People!! I'll will give a $100 finder's fee to anyone who can point me to a *gorgeous* (as nice as the one in this post) 535, that I end up BUYING for $1400.

 

Personally, $2k is pretty high. 535's and other Heritages have been going up on the used market. About 10 years ago you could buy 150's and 535's used all day long for around $1200-$1400. Now its more like $1600-$1800. I would not pay more than $1600 for a 20 year old 535. Ideally, around $1400. in 1997 the buyer would have only paid about $1000 for that guitar.

 

 

$2000. No way

You're looking at a pickup, pot, cap upgrade. I wouldn't go higher than $1400

 

 

Hey Leroy,

 

Have you considered posting a WTB here in the Heritage Guitars For Sale section?

 

If you were to be very specific about what your looking for I feel that is likely that someone here might have what your looking for.

 

It could be a whole lot less risky than dealing the unknown public at large......as you've already experienced.

 

Just a suggestion.....as always....best of luck on your Heritage journey!

 

 

Hopefully it's not a #2

 

 

 

[Kuz]

You have gotten a lot of responses and maybe you can get a 535 for $1400. But unless the seller absolutely NEEDS to sell to score his next fix, you aren't going to get a $1400 535 in excellent mint condition. Why let your dream guitar get away for only $300 more. I think around $1750 for good/excellent condition and $1850-2000 for mint condition is more realistic.

[LittleLeroy]

You have gotten a lot of responses and maybe you can get a 535 for $1400. But unless the seller absolutely NEEDS to sell to score his next fix, you aren't going to get a $1400 535 in excellent mint condition. Why let your dream guitar get away for only $300 more. I think around $1750 for good/excellent condition and $1850-2000 for mint condition is more realistic.

Yup! I sure do agree with you, Kuz. But hey! I'm willing to put *my* money where *their* mouths are. Let's see what they come up with. Maybe there'll be one for each of us and monabassanova, too.

[Gtwibs]

Just an FYI, that reverb listing didn't necessarily sell for that price. I've listed guitars on reverb and taken lower offers, but the price that shows up on the SOLD page is the original price I listed it for, and not necessarily what I got.

 

Also, as others have said, you can certainly find the occasional 535 similar to the one you posted for $13-1400, but it's not exactly easy these days.

[LittleLeroy]

Just an FYI, that reverb listing didn't necessarily sell for that price. I've listed guitars on reverb and taken lower offers, but the price that shows up on the SOLD page is the original price I listed it for, and not necessarily what I got.

 

Also, as others have said, you can certainly find the occasional 535 similar to the one you posted for $13-1400, but it's not exactly easy these days.

Point taken regarding Reverb. That said, I'll offer you the same $100 finders fee deal. Anytime. IMNTBHO the days of the $1400 beauty are over, daddy. But I'd be happy to be proven wrong. ;-)

[brentrocks]

OK People!! I'll will give a $100 finder's fee to anyone who can point me to a *gorgeous* (as nice as the one in this post) 535, that I end up BUYING for $1400.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The #2 references isn't directed towards you sir. Call it a side bet, if you will. Not to be taking away from the task at hand which is finding you a nice 535

[LittleLeroy]

The #2 references isn't directed towards you sir. Call it a side bet, if you will. Not to be taking away from the task at hand which is finding you a nice 535

Hey brentrocks! I have been called "sir" on numerous occasions, but only by the arresting officer.