RG560 - to buy or not to buy?

[neuralfraud]

Alright. My brother in law owns this purple/magenta 90's MIJ RG560 (HSS, no pickguard type) - the headstock is also painted a matching color and has the Edge trem on it. I took the neck off and that's where I believe I saw "RG560". The headstock has only the serial number and "made in japan".

Thing is, he'd rather shove a 9 volt into the trem cavity to "block" it because he hates tremolos with a passion, and he's got a real nice OLD aria pro, so I'm considering making an offer to buy it from him; I currently own 2 ibanez, might as well get another, right?

He claims to have paid less than $200 for it, however, what would you guys offer a buddy of yours if he had a nice old-school RG and never uses it?

It would need a fret dressing, aside from that its perfect, plus ive never seen another purple RG ever.. so who knows, are these things rare?

[CosmicDebris]

If if is in good structural shape 200 is a good deal even with having to get the frets done. Look for cracking at the behind the nut. Heck get both while you are there

[neuralfraud]

Well, he actually plays the aria pro.. its a hardtail

there is no cracking near the nut, its perfect.

[CosmicDebris]

Get it dude. For that price you can't really go wrong with a MIJ Ibby. Now go and get it

[andy7jem]

We expect to see some pics of your new guitar shortly

[kotornut]

I have the same guitar!!!! It's awesome. Same color too mine's a '91. Get it man I love it it's the best guitar I have ever owned and that beats a Gibson, a G&L and a fender or too.