Keep or return uesd Ibanez AF95? Bottomed out bridge.

[Wrogsprit]

I got it for around $520 total with tax and shipping. Came with an older Ibanez hardshell case.

Here are some of the issues it has.

The A string tuner is missing a plastic washer.


There's some chipping in the ebony fretboard in the binding close to the neck pickup, and there's chipping in the last couple inlays. I also noticed The higher frets are tarnished and possibly rusting? There are brown spots on the last few frets. There's also brown tarnish or rust on the neck pickup adjustment screws. I also noticed the gold finish on the neck pickup was worn through in a few spots. Not sure how that happened.


The bridge is bottomed out. Didn't have any tools lying around to check the action accurately. I stuck a 1.5 mm pick at the 12th fret under the high e. It was definitely lower than 1.5 mm, probably between 1.2 to 1.4 mm. No fret buzz except for two high spots on the 13th and 16th fret on the high e. I can try spot leveling those areas once I buy the right tools. Maybe a fret kisser, fretfixxer, or similar tool.



Not sure if there's anything wrong with the neck angle to make the bridge bottom out.


Noticed there pickguard has some wear in the screwhole area. Not sure if it's dirty or if something wore through it.


Not pictured but the gold posts in the bridge have blue/green patina. I'm assuming it could have been acidic sweat from the previous owner. That would also explain the tarnishing on the pickups and frets. There's also a few finish scratches and dings.

Should I keep it or return it? This finish is discontinued. There are a few new and used listings on Reverb and guitar center that are in better condition. I would have to set them up though if I choose to return this and get a different one. I also noticed the bridges are bottomed out on a couple other listings.

[bohemian46]

Return it, you'll never be happy. Just like buses , hang around long enough and another one will come by.

[Wrogsprit]

Return it, you'll never be happy. Just like buses , hang around long enough and another one will come by.

I don’t mind the cosmetic issues. The big thing is the bridge being bottomed out. I’m not sure if this indicates a neck angle issue or not. The action is low without buzz, except for a few spots.

Another listing for this guitar also has a bottomed out bridge.