Thinking about buying a MM evh...any tips?

[jawbreaker]

Is there anything I should look for? Is there any FAQ section on this subject? and how much are they worth these days? It's a 93 red quilt top supposedly in new mint condition but this dude isn't into guitars, he found it at an estate sale and is trying to flip it. Also what is considered mint and how can you determine the condition and prices for that condition? Guitar Grading & Inspection scale?

thanks!!!

 

[lessthanone]

Ha, I was trying to buy this same one at the same estate sale. He paid 1600 for it and I still have the emails to prove it. Mint would be no scratches/playwear and unfaded color. Red is one of the more common colors but in mint condition should still fetch between 2k-3k depending how good the quilt is.

 

[ozzyrules]

Ha, I was trying to buy this same one at the same estate sale. He paid 1600 for it and I still have the emails to prove it. Mint would be no scratches/playwear and unfaded color. Red is one of the more common colors but in mint condition should still fetch between 2k-3k depending how good the quilt is.

+1. Well said, lessthanone.

 

[straycat113]

When a guitar is graded Mint means-like new. Lessthanone hit everything on the head that you should look for.

 

[Smellybum]

jawbreaker for what it's worth - do an A/B against an axis - or if you're not in need of a floyd - and axis super sport - for me the super sport beats the evh hands down.

 

[mtrejo]

There's a sweet Black EVH for sale in our forum that might fit the bill. Tollie is a great guy and he absolutely loves EVH's.

Check his out. It's nice when you can deal with a trusted Forumite on guitar dealings. Plus I think the black may be more rare than the red. Double check that though. If I had the cash, I'd go this route.

http://forums.ernieball.com/music-man-guitars/20928-music-man-guitars-sale-no-comments-please-2.htm

 

[IslandBoy]

Agreed !! Check out Tollies Black EVH ! Its a monster player, with a sweet Flame top, and much rarer than the Red ! (And the price is right !)

There's a sweet Black EVH for sale in our forum that might fit the bill. Tollie is a great guy and he absolutely loves EVH's.

Check his out. It's nice when you can deal with a trusted Forumite on guitar dealings. Plus I think the black may be more rare than the red. Double check that though. If I had the cash, I'd go this route.

http://forums.ernieball.com/music-man-guitars/20928-music-man-guitars-sale-no-comments-please-2.htm

 

[jawbreaker]

Ha, I was trying to buy this same one at the same estate sale. He paid 1600 for it and I still have the emails to prove it. Mint would be no scratches/playwear and unfaded color. Red is one of the more common colors but in mint condition should still fetch between 2k-3k depending how good the quilt is.

actually the dude paid $1500 or less...I talked to the estate sale lady and she said $1500 BUT was really easy to negotiate with so I'm pretty sure he got it for less. She sold me the 5150 1/2 stack for 450 when she was asking 475 just for the head. Also what's considered a good quilt? here's the pic he sent me.

 

[lessthanone]

actually the dude paid $1500 or less...I talked to the estate sale lady and she said $1500 BUT was really easy to negotiate with so I'm pretty sure he got it for less. She sold me the 5150 1/2 stack for 450 when she was asking 475 just for the head. Also what's considered a good quilt? here's the pic he sent me.
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That looks like a flame top dude and isn't going to fetch the big bucks. Damn, can't believe he got it for less than 1500! And great deal on the 5150. Like everyone is saying, check out Tollie's Black flame top. There were only about 600 made in trans black as opposed to the 1400 trans red. when dealing with EVH's its better to find the rarer ones.

 

[jawbreaker]

so what would be a good price for that red one?

 

[DevRock]

Is there anything I should look for? Is there any FAQ section on this subject? and how much are they worth these days? It's a 93 red quilt top supposedly in new mint condition but this dude isn't into guitars, he found it at an estate sale and is trying to flip it. Also what is considered mint and how can you determine the condition and prices for that condition? Guitar Grading & Inspection scale?

thanks!!!

AUGH! Estate sale?? My dream..... Good luck!

 

[lessthanone]

so what would be a good price for that red one?

I personally wouldn't pay over 1800 for it. Thats just because i dont like red guitars though and its not a quilt. Plus you know what he paid for it! However, Like anything, its only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

 

[jawbreaker]

ok i got it for $1800+ 3hr drive!!! it's not as mint as i was hoping but its whatever!!! BTW how do i change the strings on this thing also any tips on cleaning the frets? or cleaning products that I should use or not use? thanks!!!

 

[jawbreaker]

also can this guitar take thicker strings? seems like 9 is the norm? I have some 11's and am just wondering

 

[paranoid70]

It will take 11s, but you may want to take it to a luthier to slightly file the nut to fit those size strings. Likely 10s or 9s won't need any adjustment to the nut.

 

[jawbreaker]

Thanks for the tip!!! I think i'll just use the 11's on the LP. it came with a new pack of 5150 strings but they have i think corrosion on it

 

[bsteff666]

They don't make those 5150's anymore. I would just leave them in the case as period correct case candy. (That's probably what they were doing in there anyway.)