Perpetual Craig's List/Used Gear Thread

[Commodore 64***]

So I figured this might go over well. Who knows. But I, for one, often post about Craig's Lists deals that I would like advice on, and I see others do from time to time. The idea is that we just post out questions or Craig's List scores here so they are easy to find.

This morning I scored a ~15 year old Vox Pathfinder 15 amp for $50. I'm picking it up tomorrow. I wish it had reverb, it's the version with tremolo only. But I've been wanting a Pathfinder for a while, so I'm looking forward to getting it.

Here's the original ad: http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/msg/1780977746.html

I don't know if the older pathfinders are better than the new ones or vice versa, but for $50 bucks, I'll give it a try. Looking forward to running input 2 of my Champ out to it.

[Commodore 64***]

Since this thread has been so popular, I figured I'd update it...

2 days ago, I nabbed a Blues Jr. for $275. Not a flaming hot deal, but better than buying one new.

This morning, there's a Peavy bandit 112 for $25, I've emailed that seller saying I'd take it, but he has not responded yet. http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/msg/1833320589.html

There's also someone who says he's got a Fernandes guitar for $80. I've emailed him for more info,but still haven't heard back. Could it be something nice? http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/msg/1832938419.html

[sumitomo]

Dude,You are the Man!You find them bargains,are you going to start a music shop?Sumi

[Eric***]

I dunno...how about this one?

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/msg/1824128926.html

[Eric***]

Or these? Are any of these good deals?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Carvin-DC-127-el...item3a5c8a6190
http://cgi.ebay.com/Carvin-DC-127-DC...item23086330d3
http://cgi.ebay.com/carvin-DC-made-U...item1e5cdc449c
http://cgi.ebay.com/Carvin-DC127M-US...item43a0480f66
http://cgi.ebay.com/CARVIN-DC-127-NE...item4150ea99bd

[Spudman***]

Or these? Are any of these good deals?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Carvin-DC-127-el...item3a5c8a6190
http://cgi.ebay.com/Carvin-DC-127-DC...item23086330d3
http://cgi.ebay.com/carvin-DC-made-U...item1e5cdc449c
http://cgi.ebay.com/Carvin-DC127M-US...item43a0480f66
http://cgi.ebay.com/CARVIN-DC-127-NE...item4150ea99bd

Not really. For a little more you can have a new one built to your specifications.

[kiteman]

It's getting hard to sell my stuff on CL. My ads gets scrolled down deep because of spamming hock shops, music stores and loan stores. Funny thing is there's a place on CL for them to post for free but no, they have to screw up the individuals. Friggin assholes.

[Commodore 64***]

Well, so far no reply from either seller.

[Eric***]

Not really. For a little more you can have a new one built to your specifications.

Hmm. Even the third one? That one struck me as a decent deal, but I'm just trying to figure out pricing and all of that.

[hubberjub***]

Eric, I think that first one is a pretty good deal. They have it listed as a DC127, but I'm pretty sure it's a DC200 since it has the MOP block inlays and active electronics. Carvin makes great guitars but they have horrible resale value. The third one still has two days left and will probably go up.

[Eric***]

Eric, I think that first one is a pretty good deal. They have it listed as a DC127, but I'm pretty sure it's a DC200 since it has the MOP block inlays and active electronics.

He did say it has a bunch of fret wear on the lower frets, so maybe that's a factor.

Carvin makes great guitars but they have horrible resale value.

Yeah, I've discovered this recently -- isn't it great??

[hubberjub***]

Yeah, I've discovered this recently -- isn't it great??

It is great. The DC727 I had was beautiful. It had a claro walnut body with a 5 piece walnut/maple neck. I bought it on Ebay for $400 if memory does serve. I sold it for $450 to justify buying my Modulus. Those were the days before I learned to live with my vices.

[DeanEVO_Dude]

I got one...

Last Saturday, picked up a Stagg Les Paul copy (set neck, mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, nice flame maple top, etc.) with a stand and gig bag (Fender, Strat went right in) and a stand... $50

It made me very happy... that's two killer deals in the last 30 days!!

[t_ross33]

I've been finding good deals on Kijiji.ca... it's a classified site by Ebay. They recently rebranded/reconfigured the .com site for those South of the 49th. Way more popular here in Saskatchewan than CL. My finds so far:

04 MIM Strat: $250
Vox DA5: $100
Traynor YCV80: $600
Kenwood 5:1 Surround Sound system complete w/ sub: $150
2 amp/equipment racks: $40
Warmoth Vintage Modern Tele neck complete w/ tuners: $100

My wife hates Kijiji

[Commodore 64***]

I did nab that Peavey Bandit 112 for $25. It's going to need a little work, someone removed the ground pin from the plug and the High gain input doesn't work. I'll have it apart sometime to see what's up. It's built like a brick shithouse, that's for sure. It's the Sheffield version with Transtube technology, whatever that is.

Today I also nabbed a nice Fender hardshell case for my Tele, and did some reorganizing. I've got my Champ and my Blues Jr. mounted vertically stacked via some amp stands, and I ran the 2nd input from the Champ to the Blues Jr. I also got a little pedaltraiin Jr. pedalboard and a multioutput DC wall wart. I think I might be set for a little while.

I did order some upgrades for my Tele: a mint green pickguard, a wilkenson vintage style bridge with 3 brass barrels, some new pots and a new switch. I definitely do some before and after pics for that operation.

[Brian Krashpad]

Dan, sfaik "TransTube" is just Peavey's tradename for it's circuit that supposedly makes solid state amps "sag" and respond more like a tube amp than would otherwise be the case.

Congrats on the score and good luck on the repairs.

[Retro Hound]

What about this? $200 "8 guitars, 2 bodies(one body not pictured just found it) 9 new guitars straps, 8 complete strat style tremelo bridge assemblies (no whammy bars), and 5 new mono input jacks." Brand is BURSWOOD. I've never heard of it, but could a guy fix up these and sell them for profit? How much could you get for each guitar?

http://joplin.craigslist.org/msg/1836508755.html

[Eric***]

So how about this?

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/msg/1928097848.html

He says it's US, but is that possible for $475?

[kiteman]

So how about this?

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/msg/1928097848.html

He says it's US, but is that possible for $475?

I don't see why not. Ask him for a closeup of the headstock.