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How much is my slightly damaged SE worth?

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guitarvillan
guitarvillan|81

Hey, I have this PRS SE Zach Myers Semi-hollow. I was thinking of selling it to upgrade to a better guitar with a whammy. But i'm not sure what it's worth, since i dropped it on the headstock on a concrete floor 2 weeks after i got it. It seemed as if the neck is ok and the truss rod turns and it is intonated, the damage seems to only be cosmetic and not clearly visible, as it got hit on the back side of the guitar. So is there anybody here that knows if this brings it down in price?

dumpsterbassist
dumpsterbassist|2252
In reply to guitarvillan:

i mean, probably not. it depends on where/why/to whom you're selling.

jimmarchi1
jimmarchi1|41029 MODERATOR
GEAR:
  • Roland Juno-6
  • Gibson SG Standard
  • Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp

I would guess 50 to 100 less than average ebay value if you're going to behonest about the damage, and you should be even if its not obviously visible... that said, when moneyw as tight as a kid I would be a bit sneaky selling gear that had been msitreated as long as it was stable and working at te time of sale. I always felt bad and worried that soemthing would go wrong for the new owner though so I don't do that now. If I have a damaged guitar or an amp thats in ened of serious service I can't provide myself then I sell it with full disclosure and take the hit. Often the amount you lsoe ina sale is less than professional service would cost you thus netting you mroe money in the long run but YMMV

GEAR:
  • Roland Juno-6
  • Gibson SG Standard
  • Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
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