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alex_herndon

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Hello all, new to the group and hopefully soon to be an owner of an Ernie Ball instrument.
Looking at a Luke 3. Gentleman that has the guitar, says it was a Guitar Center exclusive. It is light blue bursting into a darker blue on the outside of the guitar. Has all the specs of a Luke 3. Rosewood neck. Gorgeous guitar but I cannot find any info on when Ernie Ball did an "exclusive Guitar Center" guitar.
Any help? Maybe a value of what they sold for? Thanks all!
 
That was the Bali Burst exclusive to Guitar Center. As far as value that's a tough call. They are not real plentiful and the Rosewood neck Luke III's seem to be bringing good prices on the used market. I believe they were made around 2014 I think.
 
Thanks for the reply, that would be the one! Hoping to make the deal happen within a few days. We'll see. It's the HSS config, which from what I can tell, is pretty rare as well. Will keep this thread updated once I get the guitar
 
alex_herndon said:
Thanks for the reply, that would be the one! Hoping to make the deal happen within a few days. We'll see. It's the HSS config, which from what I can tell, is pretty rare as well. Will keep this thread updated once I get the guitar
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I believe that there is a Luke 3 like this on Reverb, but don't remember if it's HH or SSH.

Glenn |B)
 
Alex, I'd like to see a pic of that thing! I've been toying with the idea of selling a guitar or two and buying a Luke of some variety.
 
Only one I see is a JP. Not sure though. I can't find another Bali Burst Luke 3 with a rosewood neck anywhere.
 
I looked on Reverb - nothing current at all. Guitar Center has had a few used ones here and there, but nothing showing up. Good luck - that is a stunning finish and the rosewood necks are amazing!!!
 
As far as I recall the only unique thing about those guitars was the color. All LIIIs at that point in time were all-rosewood necks (that was the orginal production spec but Lukather changed preference after a few years and roasted maple became the production spec to match). They were exclusive to GC but a lot were made because GC was ordering for all their stores at that point in time. I don't recall that they were higher priced than other LIIIs (but in any case a lot of unsold stock were sold at a discounts a few years later, before GC decided that brands like EBMM would only be stocked in the best performing stores to avoid lots of left-over stock of 'boutique' brands).

So the only question for you is this - what's it worth to you? Personally, I wouldn't pay much more than for any other LIII in similar condition, but that's just me.

FWIW, I do recall playing one in GC near Buffalo, it was a great guitar. The all-rosewood neck was wonderful!
 
DrKev said:
As far as I recall the only unique thing about those guitars was the color. All LIIIs at that point in time were all-rosewood necks (that was the orginal production spec but Lukather changed preference after a few years and roasted maple became the production spec to match). They were exclusive to GC but a lot were made because GC was ordering for all their stores at that point in time. I don't recall that they were higher priced than other LIIIs (but in any case a lot of unsold stock were sold at a discounts a few years later, before GC decided that brands like EBMM would only be stocked in the best performing stores to avoid lots of left-over stock of 'boutique' brands).

So the only question for you is this - what's it worth to you? Personally, I wouldn't pay much more than for any other LIII in similar condition, but that's just me.

FWIW, I do recall playing one in GC near Buffalo, it was a great guitar. The all-rosewood neck was wonderful!
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Think it would be worth $1500? That is what I'll have in it.
 
I am super excited. Once I get the guitar, I'll update you guys. Thanks for the info and thanks for the support.
 
So, the deal didnt work for the Luke 3. Maybe I'll try again in the future.
BUT! I am now the owner of a 2018 EB Stingray RS in the HH config.

Thanks for the help everyone! Stoked to be an Ernie Ball player now.
 
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