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I can get a new one for $6k direct from Roger but the build is scheduled to finish in Nov and he's know to run late on build cycles. There's one on TGP for $5500 which seems a bit high for a used one and the guy only has 10 posts there so I'm a bit hesitant (particularly at a price so close to new).
Anyone selling one here? Or know someone personally selling one? There's a borys at guitarsnjazz. I think they want $6k for it....
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04-22-2024 07:48 AM
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Two on reverb. The one at gnj seems to be on hold. Unless you have a generous seller these tend to sell for about the same used as new (skip the wait premium).
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I tried to find a used one for about a year back in '20/'21. I'm in Canada though. During that time I saw 2 come and go on Reverb. Like real quick. Reverb gives me the willies, especially with cross-border. I was also on Joe V's watch list for all that time. I did get notified of one but it was waaay too late.
I finally decided I'd be better off on Roger's wait list. I ordered in Jan '22. He said he'd ship Sept/Nov, and it got here Dec 2nd. Probably the same yearly batch he'd be working on now. The beauty is I got the details I prefer instead of whatever I could get my hands on, which was nothing.
Best of luck JZ!
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I would not pay 6k for that Borys.Looking at the pictures,it has severe checking and a bunch of dents.
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It looks like one just arrived at archtop.com. It hasn't been posted yet though. Says it's from ca. 1990.
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Mine played great right out of the case. I may not be as picky as some, but I for sure know when a guitar could use some attention. I waited about 5 or 6 months before doing anything. As a newborn I wanted to let it mature a bit, get used to the new climate, and get to know it better.
Then I took it to my guy to dial it in for me. We put TI Swings on, a gauge heavier than what it came with. He added little nubs to the control knobs so I can tell how they're set by feel. Put ebony buttons on, probably because I played cello as a kid and that just looks right to me with f-holes.
It got a new nut. It was slightly proud of the neck on the bass side. Nothing I could feel while playing, but... you know how it is. My guy said that nut was bullshit, but I was OK with it for a half year. That's the only thing we could find that was 'incorrect'.
I couldn't be happier with mine. I only pick up the others out of curiosity after not touching them for a month or 3.
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thanks everyone for your input. I've decided to go in a different direction for now. Hopefully this thread will be helpful to others.
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Sooo...Kramer? BC Rich? I look forward to your exploits!
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Japanese fit and finish is a touch act to follow. Congrats Jack.
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I`m considering selling a `83 Borys BG-100. Great guitar, but not using it much these days.
Thanks.
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$5000 + shipping. I`m located overseas. Send me a pm if you want some pics / detailed info.
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