Is $400 for a heavily modded UV7BK fair?

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julian_vai

Discussion Starter · Oct 8, 2005

I am being offered a UV7BK for $400US but the neck has been scalloped and the finish has been stripped off the body.

Though the scallop job was done by a professional, is $400 fair for it? Just wanna have some opinions from you guys before I make a decision.

Here are some pics of the UV:

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Adagio_777

· #2 · Oct 8, 2005

If you don't mind that the the neck is scalloped, then it's an awesome price. Was the body stripped by a pro?

It actually looks really nice...and providing there are no issues with the guitar, then it's a fantastic deal.

julian_vai

Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 8, 2005

Guess I have to test the guitar to see if I will like the scalloped neck.

No other issues on the guitar except some rust on the edge7 which is considerable for a guitar that old.

the.godfather

· #4 · Oct 8, 2005

Well, I'd buy it if I were you. But as you say, you need to see if you like the feel of it. But I love scallops to death!

nightfiend14

· #5 · Oct 8, 2005

sounds good, plus you can always easily have it fnished however you want down the road now.

Chris From Singapore.

· #6 · Oct 8, 2005

I'd buy it and Swirl it! DNA STYLE!

Praetorian

· #7 · Oct 8, 2005

I think it looks absolutely terrible natural but yeah like they're saying...you could swirl it really nicely. If that's your plan for it, then yeah, great deal...if you like scallops.

tTz

· #8 · Oct 8, 2005

I think it looks really nice. The scalloping would be really great on a 7-stringer too imo - even though I've never tried either a scalloped neck or a 7 stringer, it just sounds like it would feel great.

ibanezrg520kid

· #9 · Oct 10, 2005

If you don't buy it for $400 then i will!!!! The body is horribly ugly so its not worth more than that. If you don't want it i'll take it and paint it!!!!! I already got a uv777bk and i want a modded one, but am too afraid to hurt the one i have.

Shep

· #10 · Oct 10, 2005

i think it looks really good...lol...i would go for it ..$400 is a deal and a half.

Ibateur

· #11 · Oct 10, 2005

Hope it isn't oiled. That would kill swirling.

Chris From Singapore.

· #12 · Oct 10, 2005

But I'm pretty skeptical about the scallops. Holding chords would just make them go super outta tune, especially with that thick gauge low B. However I guess it depends from player to player, I used to own a malmsteen strat for a while long long ago. Drove me nuts, other than of course the hs2 tone.

m0p

· #13 · Oct 10, 2005

How could anyone refuse an offer like $400!? I'd take it in a second if I were you.

sniperfrommars1

· #14 · Oct 10, 2005

Chris From Singapore. said:
But I'm pretty skeptical about the scallops. Holding chords would just make them go super outta tune, especially with that thick gauge low B. However I guess it depends from player to player, I used to own a malmsteen strat for a while long long ago. Drove me nuts, other than of course the hs2 tone.

This isnt how everyone feels though, heavy handed players have quite a bit of trouble im sure, but for me i find it an easy adjustment

beyblade

· #15 · Oct 11, 2005

I couldn't reach for my wallet quick enough.

pawel

· #16 · Oct 11, 2005

I saw one just like that in a store in Toronto, are the sides of the body also stripped or are they left black?

I'd get that Yamaha SG myself ;-)

Flobanez

· #17 · Oct 12, 2005

julian_vai said:
I am being offered a UV7BK for $400US but the neck has been scalloped and the finish has been stripped off the body.

Though the scallop job was done by a professional, is $400 fair for it? Just wanna have some opinions from you guys before I make a decision.

Here are some pics of the UV:

That is still nice. I'd go for it. Nice Yamaha too. :mrgreen:

Flobanez

· #18 · Oct 12, 2005

Julian Vai, are you getting this? Is it still available for sale?

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