Is this repair worth my time and money?

[guitar_chick]

I found an LTD Kirk Hammett guitar with EMG pick-ups that needs some repair. I am wondering if it is worth the cost to fix it? The body is cracked by the pick-up switch and knobs. The place selling it is wanting about $720 for it. I don't mind putting in a little elbow grease if it is worth it to fix it. I actually like to do art/woodwork. What is your guys/gals opinion on this? Are EMG's good pick-ups? I love the inlays on the fretboard. I also love the lock nut and the sound is fantastic.

[mi2tom]

Not worth it at all....

[Moibanez]

I've seen them go on the bay for 8-9 hundred bucks for the older ones, but in good shape. Depending on the crack, it might not be worth it...

[guitar_chick]

Thanks, guys! I didn't spend the dough yet. I get nervous purchasing damaged goods, and have never bought a damaged guitar yet.

[jb4674]

Not worth it IMO, especially since you can get one on the bay in better shape for 100 bucks more.

Jimmy

[guitar_chick]

I have bought a used similar styled Yngwie Malmsteen Fender Strat, but it is in mint condition other than a little rust on the bridge. I tend to shy away from used.

[LuredMaul]

How ya like the scallops?

[guitar_chick]

Ok, bare with me cause I'm a newbie to the solid body guitars, but what is a scallop? That is a new one on me. I just learned about pots the other day. I just learned electric last X-mas, so please be patient with my ignorance.

[LuredMaul]

the dips in the fretboard of the Yngwie strat (that's not a totally normal thing)

[guitar_chick]

mine is older than that; about 10 years; no dips

I know what you are talking about now

[guitar_chick]

...but mine looks similar to his color-wise

[LuredMaul]

ok, I get it so it's NOT an Yngwie signature just Yngwie colorered

[Ironjose]

for a LTD no worth !!! but if it were a ESP i'd say go for it...

[guitar_chick]

Originally Posted by Ironjose

for a LTD no worth !!! but if it were a ESP i'd say go for it...

Thanks, I'll keep this in mind.

[elcid]

No, hell no.