wonderful remark Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I am looking at a J-200 at the moment, I've never bought a guitar that's more expensive than $1K on ebay before. I could use your opinion please!! and thank you! #1 97' J200 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290365836570&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching#ht_500wt_1093 #2 unknown built year/ SJ-200 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270479979902&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching#ht_1577wt_1078 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 i was considering that one myself. gonna pass for the time being but not 'cause i think it's fishy. better hurry! less than an hour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderful remark Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I never knew the pick guard scratches that easily though.. and yes.. I am keeping my eyes on the first one... I have a very limited budget.. hopefully it's a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkharmony Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'm not really surprised at the pickguard scratching like that. I would ask, however, what you intend to use this guitar for. If you plan to plug it in, why not buy a guitar that has a built-in pickup? That bolt-on Seymour Duncan pickup is pretty mediocre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderful remark Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'd sell the pick up locally.. and probably install a K&K PWM but #2 of the list comes with a fishman ellipse aura.. I hear that thing is amazing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Nice looking j200. Good luck on getting it. The pickguard has been an issue for several years. The flowers have a tendency to disappear,once they get played. Gibson sent me a new one, but I never replaced it. I wouldn't let that stop you from buying it though. It's a looker for sure!! Nice flame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderful remark Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 darn, it went over my budget in the last 10 seconds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J185-4Me Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 The one in Naperville looks pretty good. I think it's an early 2000s, since it looks as if the serial number starts with a "0" (as near as I can tell). The fingerboard and bridge look to be Madagascar r/w. Similar to mine, which is a 2001. I could be off on the date, as I just can't quite make out the serial #. With the Fishman Ellipse, that's a pretty sweet price. Better check and see that you're satisfied that the guitar has no issues. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderful remark Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 The one it Naperville does look pretty good from the picture. However, the seller says "never owned".. maybe it is NOS..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J185-4Me Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 So, ask him! :-) Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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