JEM7DBK Advise-Part it out or not?

[For_The_Love_Of_Jems]

First off, I am not looking to make any sales here. I know where the classified section is. This is strictly for advise. PLEASE DON'T MAKE OFFERS HERE. If I decide to Part it out I will post it in the classifieds.

I have a more recent model JEM7DBK(has Edge Pro trem). It seems as though not many people are interested in these right now unless you give them away. Unfortunately, I can afford to do that.

So here are my questions:
Would people actually be more interested in its parts than as a whole?
Do you think I would be better off parting her out?
Any Ideas what kind of cash the individual pieces are worth?

Thanks!

[David McCarroll]

seems a pity to part out a very nice guitar, but hey, that's merely my personal opinion - they may hike in value in a few years, you never know.

[fractionallz]

i dont think parting it out would be the way to go. I think you would get more for the guitar whole. I sold mine for $950 and I would think parting it would get you maybe 700? Just my opinion

[Vim Fuego]

I'm building a guitar at the moment from parts sourced variously. The only reason I'm doing this is to get a bargain on the bits, I guess most buyers will be doing the same!
Conclusion: If you want the quick sale (for most of it) part it out. If you want a better price, sell it whole!
Jim

[markg5150]

Sell it whole. The only bits that are worth something on their own are the lo-pro and the Breeds. The neck with the scew head inlays is not desirable onits own as a Jem neck, same goes for body.

However, as a complete guitar its a very desirable "cheapish" Jem.

[tobias.]

+100 on selling it completely. if you have the time to wait until you find the "right buyer" take it and you both will be happy.

and don't forget : if it's not absolutely necessary it's forbidden to part out cool guitars

[rob777vdy]

i know how you feel mate.ive just sold my 777vbk for £575,seems nobodys interested in buying jems at the moment

[jono]

It seems to be a buyers market at the moment with folks not having the cash to spare.

I'd hold on to it for a while if you can, or simply take your chances for a whole guitar.If you're desparate for cash, you may find that you can sell the neck but not the body etc etc and so make an even bigger loss overall!

[Tank]

Don't part it out. Sell it as a whole, it may take a bit longer but will gain you more cash.
There are peeps out there who look for blackies to repaint them as a whole, or swirl em.

[For_The_Love_Of_Jems]

For the guy that PM'ed me:
That was a typo man, I clearly meant that "I CAN'T afford to give it away". Well it was a nice try for a free axe anyway!

[For_The_Love_Of_Jems]

I actually prefer not to break her down into pieces myself. Looks like she will go in one piece after all!

[brianxtr]

keep her...maybe one day she is more worth than now.im for sure.

[jim777]

It has been a buyers market for nearly everything music related for at least 6 months now, just ride it out.

[Davey]

Well for a start it's against classified rules to part out a whole guitar for profit

If you chose to do it somewhere else though...

My opinion is that although it is seen as a cheaper Jem, it's still a discontinued Jem. 'Nuff said!

[Flobanez]

I've never been a fan of parting out guitars too.