540P prices??? Help needed...

jaybone · #1 12-31-2001, 03:31 PM

Hey everyone, I have this guitar, about all I know is the warranty card says 540P-CO. Is this the 540 power model? I assume the -CO part is the color, it's bright orange. I'm guessing it's from the late 80's. The guy I got it from told me it was very similar to the one Satch was playing at the time. Anyway, I don't play it and would rather it go to someone who will enjoy it, it's really a beautiful guitar. But before I put it up for sale I was hoping someone here could tell me what it's worth (roughly), so I don't get ripped off?
Thanks guys...

Sorry for double-posting, but I thought this might be answered quicker here.

BTW-jemsite, I see you're from Cranford...I used to live on Munsee Dr.... How's things there?

darren wilson · #2 12-31-2001, 05:45 PM

Please do not post duplicate threads in multiple areas. Your thread in the J-Custom and USA Custom area has been deleted... it was in the wrong area to begin with.

JESTER700 · #3 12-31-2001, 07:51 PM

Hard to say. *Radius and Sabre models form the late 80's & early 90's go on eBay for $300-400, depending on condition & luck. *The Power model is less popular & rarer, but I dunno how that would affect an auction.

Rich · #4 12-31-2001, 08:50 PM

Generally, $250 or so.

Kevan · #5 12-31-2001, 09:24 PM

I've seen 540P's and 540P-II's go for up to $500, with case (of course). LOL

Did everyone forget that Alex Skolnick used to sleep with these? *:-)

Rich · #6 12-31-2001, 09:28 PM

PII's!! P's NEVER sell that high.

Kevan · #7 12-31-2001, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Rich on 8:28 pm on Dec. 31, 2001
PII's!! P's NEVER sell that high.

Maybe I'm the only one who's confused by that post. *
I'm gonna guess you're trying to say:
"P's sell for about $250, but the P-II's go for around $500."

yurich · #8 12-31-2001, 10:18 PM

oh god, here we go again...Kevan vs. Rich :rotf:

Kevan · #9 12-31-2001, 11:54 PM

No...no...not at all. *I'm just trying to get it clear for all. *
I can decipher Rich, but not everyone can.

trouble311 · #10 01-01-2002, 12:06 AM

Quote:

snakepit on 8:18 pm on Dec. 31, 2001
oh god, here we go again...Kevan vs. Rich :rotf:

No joke, snake.....I was about to take cover *again*....:biggrin:

I was like, here comes Kevan vs. Rich II

:rotf:

Rich · #11 01-01-2002, 03:13 AM

More like Kev vs. Rich 397

Kev can decipher me though, P's are in much less demand than PII's even though they're probably equal as guitars. It's a given it's a P by the Satriani association.

Kevan · #12 01-01-2002, 03:29 AM

Rich and I "debate" only to provide you folks with the most accurate possible information.
I'd much rather be wrong than provide incorrect information. *(It's my New Year's resolution, heh heh)

Rich and I are actually very nice to one another; he even ASKS to pick up guitars at my place.
It's very odd. *:-)
I know better than to even ask at his place. LOL! *

yurich · #13 01-01-2002, 03:46 AM

:cheesy:

Quote:

I'd much rather be wrong than provide incorrect information.

:rotf:

You 2 guys are what I love the most about this forum!! I can't stop laughing!!!

yurich · #14 01-01-2002, 03:52 AM

I bet on Kevan's first day at Jemsite, Glen said "uh-oh watch out for this one..."

EDIT
To keep things somewhat on topic, what's the differences between "Radius", "Sabre", and "Power" models?

(Edited by snakepit at 2:54 am on Jan. 1, 2002)

nuno · #15 01-01-2002, 09:44 AM

Jaybone,
when the 'Kev vs Rich' challenge is over, let me know how much $$$ for your babe.
I've always loved Ps and PIIs, as Rich knows.

nuno