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Originally Posted by F*Rocker
The one in Manny's Music.
What is the condition out of 10?
I am just wondering, because the price is great! 
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This whole "out of 10" scale is incredibly subjective. I've seen 9.5's out of 10's that I'd have toruble calling an 8, and vice versa. For instance, I'd take a 7 from Rich over a 9 from most e-bay dealers, even ones that i didn't think were trying to screw people. And seriously, what's 1 out of 10? A charred pile of scrapwood with a few loose strings attached? Or just a few big gashes on the back of the guitar and heavy fretwear?
It's not an absolute scale. Ask for pics, not a numeric rating.
-D
EDIT- sorry for the rant, but this system just bugs me. It's a subjective (opinion) grading system masquerading as an objective (scientific, quantitative) one. If forced, I'd take the Mint/Near-mint/Excellent/Very Good/Good/Poor rating, because at least you know then that it's a statement of opinion, based on one person's obervation and past experience with used gutiars, rather than some sort of measurable degree of wear.