Pricing info, "J" serial number H535

[Mook]

I have a "J" year (would that be 1992?) 535 in Very Good shape. Not flamey, very plain maple. No scratches or belt buckle marks, but regular "nicks" and dings of regular use over the years. Have after market Duncan Antiquities installed back in 1995 with nice Jensen oil and paper caps. Also, Have a Fishman piezo saddles installed in the bridge.

 

What do you think fair price would be. Trying to sell to a friend.

 

I'm thinking somewhere between 1,200 and 1,400.

 

 

Whatca think?

 

 

Mook

[mars_hall]

I have a "J" year (would that be 1992?) 535 in Very Good shape. Not flamey, very plain maple. No scratches or belt buckle marks, but regular "nicks" and dings of regular use over the years. Have after market Duncan Antiquities installed back in 1995 with nice Jensen oil and paper caps. Also, Have a Fishman piezo saddles installed in the bridge.

 

What do you think fair price would be. Trying to sell to a friend.

 

I'm thinking somewhere between 1,200 and 1,400.

 

 

Whatca think?

 

 

Mook

 

1993

 

http://www.heritageownersclub.com/info.htm

 

Very likely a fair price but a picture would tell us more

[Mook]

1993

 

http://www.heritageownersclub.com/info.htm

 

Very likely a fair price but a picture would tell us more

 

 

 

You can look here for pics of that 535.........http://www.magnoliablueband.com/H535.htm

 

 

THanks for the insight!

 

 

Mook

[mars_hall]

I would think you would be able to get a number for the guitar in the price range you have stated. The Antiquities look pretty grungy, but they probably sound great and if need be, the covers could be replaced.

 

I think others here in the forum should give their opinions.

 

Come on guys/gals

[tulk1]

Was that a piezo bridge I saw there? Lots of pick digs on the upper horn. Sure is pretty, tho'! I think $1200 is in the top of the price range considering the road warrior status of the hardware. Which, to me, is really cool, but in reality lowers the overall value to potential buyers. Would really like to hear that 535 if it is indeed a piezo in the bridge.

[Thundersteel]

The Antiquities look pretty grungy

 

Aren't they supposed to look like that?

[mars_hall]

Aren't they supposed to look like that?

 

 

Not quite

 

http://www.patsguitars.com/images/voodoo/duncan1.jpg

[Mook]

Not quite

 

http://www.patsguitars.com/images/voodoo/duncan1.jpg

 

 

Yes, those *are* the way they are supposed to look. They actually look like they did from Day 1. Duncan does different "aging" than other manufacturers. Duncan "look" older.

 

And, yes, it is a Piezo saddle pickup. This guitar can do it all. I've taken it to Rn'R gigs and Acoustic gigs.

 

Well used, but treated well and NOT abused. NO big scratches, but lots of micro-line pick scratches and fair use.

 

 

Thanks, all!

 

 

Mook

[tulk1]

Mook,

 

Cool on the peizo. I've got that on a Millennium - smaller body about the size of the 150s/157s. Mine does not have a preamp in it, so it gets a bit thin. But I bet that bigger bodied 535 really shines with that piezo. Didn't know the Antiquities came already worn like that - should have been able to guess by the name, eh? Good luck with the sale. BTW, we have a For Sale section if you haven't already found it. In case your friend passes on the deal.

[t0aj15]

I'm certainly no expert on resale value, but I paid $1350 for my 535 brand new five years ago. I think 1200-1400 is a bit steep, unless Heritage guitars hold their resale value that well.

[SouthpawGuy]

For reference my H-535 was $1950, including the $200 - $300 upcharge for lefty, bought new in 2007.