originalfunster Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hi All, A friend of a friend is selling a s/h MIA Jazz, which I am going to have a look at (before he puts it on ebay). Are there any specific things I should look for? I do not know the guy that is selling it, so is there an easy way to check that it is a genuine MIA Jazz? Any help appreciated. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 The serial number is normallly an indicator to its origins and year of birth.... Other than that it dificult to say as there are soooo many variables wit Fender! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 If you are able to take a few good quality pictures and post them on here, I reckon there are enough people with enough knowledge to tell you whether its genuine and indeed whether it's a good deal. You don't give enough information about the guitar to let us come up with a checklist. I'd be checking for different things depending on model year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalfunster Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 (edited) You don't give enough information about the guitar to let us come up with a checklist. I'd be checking for different things depending on model year. [/quote] Hi, I dont have any details at the mo, except its approx 7 years old, and in Mint condition (so i'm told) and I assume its a standard Jazz? I understand that this will be tough to answer but.... If it is mint, circa 2000/01ish and genuine MIA what should I expect to pay roughly? Not knowing enough about it im just worried about buying something that turns out to be something else Hopefully going to see it at the weekend and will try and get some pics and the serial No cheers Edited February 27, 2008 by originalfunster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 If it's genuine then you're probably looking at between £400 and £500, probably more towards the £500 mark if it's mint with a hardcase. It'll have a string through body and serial number on the back of the headstock. Take a picture of the front and back of the headstock so we can check the tuners. If the owner allows (and there's no reason why he shouldn't) take the neck off the body and photograph the heel of the neck and the neck pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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