Someone I know is selling an Jem BSB (UK) and was quoting prices somewhere in the region of £1,500 quid for it. This kinda made me think he's asking for stupid money.
I can see the retail of a new BSB from this site was $2,000 which at the time in the UK would have been nearly bang on £1000.
As the price of the £ has fallen recently import costs seem to have gone through the roof and places are selling 7VWHs and the like for £2000 when 2 months ago they cost £1,500
He seems to be happy to compare the quality of the BSB with a new 77VBK or a 7VWH which I do not think is accurate.
In people's opinion how much is a second hand BSB worth?
I can't comment on quality of the instrument in question but I know they are liable to the finish getting damaged because there is no top coat.
I offered £750 which I thought was generous for a low spec second hand Jem but kinda got laughed at. Apparently it's "special and rare".
£750 is the top end price for a 77bsb.is it that one on greedbay ???.hes in for a shock if he thinks it will lift anywhere near £1500.he will regret refusing your £750 thats more than a good offer.he obviously doesnt know his jem's
Ant1, the BSB isn't a 77, it's a 7 like the VWH.
Also when you criticise a 77V, be careful because i've got a 7VWH (Ebony) and a 77VBK the new black body, reflective pick gaurd and vine inlay on the neck and I'd say it plays on a par to the VWH.
Most people who have tried it prefer it infact.
Although nothing plays as well as my VSBL
Cheers for the reply ibanez777vbk, I think it's just a matter of pride and the fact the guitar is "his baby". He wont refuse to part it with for less than a grand which is a shame because I would use it at gigs.
ah dont go as far as a grand mate.like i said £750 is top end for 7bsb just keep your eyes open,ive seen these sell for £600.i dont know why they are classed as bottom end jems ??? i really like them a lot.
I've seen them sell for £400. Which really angered me as I'd just pissed about £500 down the drain on general bits. (Never miss a train when you're going a very long way, £100 taxi fare is not cool )
I'm planning on getting one mid-year (hopefully there'll be one on the bay) I'm willing to pay anywhere from £400 (that's being a bit hopeful though) to £800, they generally go anywhere between there.
£400!!!!!! you can bearly get a second hand 555 for that.wish i could shift this rg2550z so i can get another jem.these rg's are really nice especialy now mine has pink evo's fitted looks gorgeous aswell,but id rather have a jem.
I bought my BSB for £599. It had been played a lot. The green finish had completely gone from the neck. And it had a few little dings etc - but nothing major. I dont mind because I can trrow this one around more than the others. the thing with the BSB is that they were supposed to be blue when they first came out - which is why they are called BSB and not BSG! But over time the finish comes off. Everytime I play mine I end up with green fingers and I have cleaned the frets with lemon oil. So basically If you can get one what hasnt been played much you will end up paying £150 - £300 more.
People like the BSB because its unique and it has quite a harsh sound because the body has no finish? also its quite light compared with other Jems.
I have to agree with D1m3b4g2. Although I like the BSB, its no SBL
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