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In case you were wondering what an $800 pickguard looks like

Posted: April 28th, 2008, 12:34 pm
by andrew

Re: In case you were wondering what an $800 pickguard looks like

Posted: April 28th, 2008, 4:44 pm
by SubsonicAssault
Wow. Ridiculous. Enough said.

Re: In case you were wondering what an $800 pickguard looks like

Posted: April 28th, 2008, 8:22 pm
by baalroo
I like how there's no real explanation as to WHY it's an $800 pickguard... I guess the seller figures if it has to be explained to you then it's pretty unlikely that you'd buy it. lol

If a regular PG is about $40 for a $1200 MIA Jazz, does that mean that the accompanying 62 lefty jazz would run $24,000?

Re: In case you were wondering what an $800 pickguard looks like

Posted: April 28th, 2008, 8:24 pm
by baalroo
btw, I was expecting it to be solid gold and/or diamond encrusted... kind of a let down.

Re: In case you were wondering what an $800 pickguard looks like

Posted: April 28th, 2008, 9:32 pm
by SubsonicAssault
When I was in Iraq in '03 I saw one of Saddam's "treasures"....a horse pulled buggy made completely of solid gold...maybe, if they sold THAT on Ebay I'd buy it NOW for 800 USD. :mrgreen:

Re: In case you were wondering what an $800 pickguard looks like

Posted: April 29th, 2008, 6:32 am
by baalroo
I think I'll have me a solid chocolate bass guitar made... how 'bout it Rod?

Re: In case you were wondering what an $800 pickguard looks like

Posted: April 29th, 2008, 7:25 am
by andrew
baalroo wrote:I like how there's no real explanation as to WHY it's an $800 pickguard... I guess the seller figures if it has to be explained to you then it's pretty unlikely that you'd buy it. lol

If a regular PG is about $40 for a $1200 MIA Jazz, does that mean that the accompanying 62 lefty jazz would run $24,000?
Actually, depending on condition an real '62 lefty jazz would run you much more than that. :mrgreen:

Re: In case you were wondering what an $800 pickguard looks like

Posted: April 29th, 2008, 8:51 am
by baalroo
andrew wrote:
baalroo wrote:I like how there's no real explanation as to WHY it's an $800 pickguard... I guess the seller figures if it has to be explained to you then it's pretty unlikely that you'd buy it. lol

If a regular PG is about $40 for a $1200 MIA Jazz, does that mean that the accompanying 62 lefty jazz would run $24,000?
Actually, depending on condition an real '62 lefty jazz would run you much more than that. :mrgreen:
yeah, that fact crossed my mind after I wrote that, but I never edit my posts for content... besides doesn't that math then mean that the pickguard is a steal and someone should buy it immediately?

Re: In case you were wondering what an $800 pickguard looks like

Posted: April 29th, 2008, 12:36 pm
by pjmuck
Awesome! I can't wait to install that on my $200 MIM J.

Re: In case you were wondering what an $800 pickguard looks like

Posted: April 29th, 2008, 3:19 pm
by Rodent
baalroo wrote:I think I'll have me a solid chocolate bass guitar made... how 'bout it Rod?
loaded with Darkstars and a vanilla pickguard? you'd definitely get the attention of all the ladies ;)

all the best,

R

Re: In case you were wondering what an $800 pickguard looks like

Posted: April 30th, 2008, 6:55 am
by Lefty007
Take a look at their eBay store. All their prices are just ridiculous. I wonder if there are actually collectors stupid enough to buy anything from them.

Re: In case you were wondering what an $800 pickguard looks like

Posted: April 30th, 2008, 7:40 am
by andrew
If you're trying to restore a vintage guitar or bass they know they have you over a barrel. Where else are you going to find an original '62 lefty jazz pickguard? Their prices reflect that their market is the "gotta have it!" buyer.