Is this too much for an RG550 project w/ case?

[Skeletonpower]

What would you consider a fair price?

http://acapella.harmony-central.com/....php?t=2057987

I have no idea...

[CosmicDebris]

I would not consider it a fair price for a body, neck, and case missing a latch. You can get a good used 550ish or S for around 400-500. That is just my opinion friend.

[Ayrton]

$400-$450 shipped will buy you a ready to go 550 if you watch the bay. That seller has maybe $200 worth of parts...

[marianozz]

ARRRGh... not gonna read the whole thread there, but why oh why is that headstock sanded

[gpenguins]

He's lowered it to $250 now, and considering it includes the case, I'd say that's a pretty decent deal.

[Marvel627]

yeah, its not a bad deal, i think it will move at that price. Why would anyone EVER consider refinishing an '87 RFR ?!

[Dee]

Well, I refinished an RFR once. Yes, it was a stupid move which I later regretted, but mine had been through gigging hell for a couple of years and I wanted a natural finish instead. Basswood just ends up looking crap, though! No grain, just boring looking wood. What the hell I was thinking, I have no idea. I guess I wasn't really thinking at all. Also, it just didn't click how rare they are. RFR was produced for one year only (1987). No other Ibanez guitar ever made features the Road Flare finish.

I'm happy to own an RG20th in RFR now.

[jaxadam]

I'd say $200 tops.

[marianozz]

Originally Posted by Dee

Well, I refinished an RFR once. Yes, it was a stupid move which I later regretted, but mine had been through gigging hell for a couple of years and I wanted a natural finish instead. Basswood just ends up looking crap, though! No grain, just boring looking wood. What the hell I was thinking, I have no idea. I guess I wasn't really thinking at all. Also, it just didn't click how rare they are. RFR was produced for one year only (1987). No other Ibanez guitar ever made features the Road Flare finish.

I'm happy to own an RG20th in RFR now.

basswood + heat gun + a lil tint = really nice RB or BSB style finishes...

plain clean yeah, its kinda bland...