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| AzteC CA SDSU Aztec for LIFE |
Well, I'm looking to get my 2nd stratocaster, and I found one that looks somewhat promising. I'm offering to trade my Taylor 314ce, and I think it seems like a good swap, but I won't know til I play the thing tomorrow.<br /> <br /> http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/msg/2821322491.html<br /> <br /> It looks pretty beat up, but that doesn't bother me at all. Also, it appears white, but I wont know for sure, and the edge of the pickguard is black for some reason. When I check the guitar out, what are the main things I should look for in terms of it being an actual 79?<br /> <br /> Thanks a bunch! |
| 5Strats Contributing Member ********** *** Edmond/OKC Axe Victim |
If its pretty beat up, the '79 is probably not worth more that $1000 to $1200.<br /> <br /> Your Taylor might be worth more.<br /> <br /> Make sure you like the guitar before buying. Don't let the vintage thing fool you into thinking its a great guitar when it's not. |
| lockbody Contributing Member * Boringham, AL Everybody loved us, except the people |
The finish on the guitar in the link looks like Antigua to me. |
| 5Strats Contributing Member ********** *** Edmond/OKC Axe Victim |
Special colors, such as Antigua, often add to the value of the guitar. |
| NoSoapRadio Contributing Member ********** **** South Shore, MA |
I've owned 70s Strats and Teles -- IMO, there is nothing special about them. Look at the newer MIM 70s Classic series if you like that style -- much nicer guitar. |
| NoSoapRadio Contributing Member ********** **** South Shore, MA |
Oh, and keep the Taylor. |
| Peegoo Contributing Member ********** ********** That chicken is WRONG, baby. |
I would make sure the thing doesn't weigh 12 lbs. Some of those 70s Strats are boat anchors. If it plays well and sounds great, why not? |
| Rudeboy Contributing Member ******* Colorado, USA Master of the Rudecaster |
Looks bad....but who knows, might sound good. I wouldn't go for it, but I hate "Antiqua" finish. |
| anteriorl5 USA |
Well that one has been played - black spot on pickguard is wear through the first layer of plastic - so maybe it does sound good. Late 70's Strats can be pretty bad. I had a mint '78 lefty in a pewter finish. Awful to play, so i didn't. It was stolen in a move but I didn't miss it for months. |
| GuitarGeorge Long Island, NY, USA |
I'd avoid '70s era Strats (and Teles) like the plague.<br /> <br /> |
| 5Strats Contributing Member ********** *** Edmond/OKC Chasing Sanity |
NOTE - 1970 and 1971 4-bolt neck Strats are in a different class than the later period guitars.<br /> <br /> These are collectable vintage pieces and sell for several thousand dollars. |
| BF66Prince Texas Gulf Coast Fender Aficionado BF Lifetime Member |
It looks like the paint is cracking all over that guitar. I just saw a '79 Antigua Tele with the same issue. I'd pass on this one.I've had my '79 Antigua since I bought it new, and I've gigged the heck out of it Some guy just hate all late 70's guitars.If it's a player and sounds good, then do the trade, cause in the long run it WILL be worth more than your Taylor. :) |
| buster h USA It's just mileage baby!!! |
BF said a mouthful. I have been watching what people post, so here is my .02. The 314ce is an entry level guitar that will not increase much in value. However if the Strat plays good and is in working order with all the orginal part you are looking at a 30+ year old vintage guitar. I would trade that Taylor in a heartbeat. But my first question in my mind is why would he want trade for your bottem of the line Taylor for a vintage Fender. 2nd it is ok for a 30+ year old guitar to look like it's been played. I would worry more if it didn't. What BF said is true there are some here that will never like CBS era Fenders. I have own three, all have played and sounded great, I still own two of them. To me the thing that bothers me is the fact the guy wants to make the trade for a 314ce.<br /> <br /> Buster |
| rfrakes331K Contributing Member USA RonHalen Jokingly He Says |
Any update AzteC ? |
| Jim Bob America |
I think your Taylor would be worth far more than a strat like that. I also don't think a '79 strat is going to be appreciating in value very much. Late '70s strats have a wide reputation of being the worst of that era of ownership of the company. |
| les-strat BAMA "Upon us all, a little rain must fall.." |
If you want the thing, do the trade. 300 series Taylors are not hard to find, and they are making hundreds a week. |
| L.H.B. Contributing Member *** the joisey flats welcome to the zoo... |
if the neck pocket on that strat isn't sloppy, go for it. Get a callaham bridge assy for it and that strat will probably be as good as any. |
| buster h USA It's just mileage baby!!! |
JB;<br /> I have to disagree with you on this, what LS said is true the 300 series is in production and they make a lot, it is Taylor's entry level guitar, while the Strat is vintage and one of Fender's flagship guitars. I do get tried of this wide reputation myth. Yes there were some bad guitars made in the 70's era, but there were bad guitars in any era. Isn't it funny that only Strat seem to have this rep, that to me said a lot. You need to remember this was one of Fender's highest production era so it does make some sense that there were a lot of bad guitars, but I think nomore than any other era. Could I ask you how many 70's Strats did you own or are you just repeating something someone told you or read. The worst guitar I ever owned was a 63 Strat what a piece crap, but I don't judge the era buy that guitar.<br /> <br /> There are a couple of facts here thats the point I was making. 1. you have a vintage guitar that will go up in value and was one of the last era's that Fender was only made in the good old USA. 2. you have an entry level guitar that is still production and who knows if it will be collectable. If the Strat is in playable shape and is all orginal it worth way more than the Taylor. That why I would question the trader motives. Hey as the 60's strat dry up the only guitar that will be left are the 70's and believe any guitar that has stood the test of time more than likely is a good one. But have said that I have picked up some 60's guitar that my friends own and bad frets shakie eletronics and they are still worth a lot of money, go figure. Just my .02.<br /> <br /> <br /> Buster<br /> <br /> |
| Tyrone Shuz USA I'm all in! |
The '79 strat, even though it's most likely a POS, will appreciate, provided it's all original, or very close. Even if it's beat up, it will appreciate, and likely more than the Taylor.<br /> <br /> mid/late '70's strats, even a lot of early '70's strats are just garbage, but there is a market for 'em, for whatever reason. So dollar-wise, PROVIDED the guitar is correct, you should make the trade. If the guitar making you happy is part of the equation, play it first. |
| lost56 Netherlands Peter |
Not every '70s Strat is a POS, I've played some great ones. |
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