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Could anyone help with a rough valuation? Mexican Fender Jazz


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I have been offered a Mexican Fender Jazz, but asked to 'make an offer' (I hate doing that). It's white and reasonable condition, just in need of a setup and clean I understand.

Could anyone give a rough figure of what they usually go for? (I have searched the old Internet and found widely varying prices so after a ball park as opposed to down to the last penny). Also, are they ever copied? If so, any tips on how to check it's genuine.

You may have guessed that I am a Fender Virgin!

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People seems to be asking a bit more for the more recent Mexican Fenders but I personally, for a used [i]standard [/i]mex, wouldn't want to pay much more than £350. Less if it was a bit battered or in need of some work.

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[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1492603205' post='3281533']
Is that a top value or what you would offer?
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Just seems to be roughly what I've seen them go for. The market price does fluctuate.

It's only worth what you're willing to pay ( :ph34r: )

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I've got a MIM Jazz , that I have been meaning to sell but TBH also wasn't sure for how much . I've seen some advertised for not much less than a new one, and some for between £300- £400 and Squiers for not much less. I'd offer £300, but you'd be better having a look. I think the older MIMs ( pre- 2007?) go for a bit less than the newer upgraded ones.
I was in Guitar Guitar recently and asked what they thought I should sell mine for ... £400 was suggested if in good condition.

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[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1492611130' post='3281620']
Not all squiers are created equal

Neither are mex jazzes- suggest you post the serial number ?
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I have only seen a rough pic so far, will post up the number if I can get it. Having spoken to him again it would seem that he has a sensible idea of value that looks to fall broadly with above, well a little bit less actually so will have to see.

Thanks for all the help.

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Made in Mexico in 2003

There are shifts in quality based on date, some premium, and not premium but still really good models are made in Mexico
I had a 97 and it was woeful but most 2000 on has been better made

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Had a search and found it's a 2003, after further discussion (it's quite a way from me so don't want to waste a trip) it's going to be around £350, he wanted £400, I suggested £300 if ok and he came back with £350 which seems reasonable from what has been said above if it's as described. Time will tell.....

Edit^^^^ beat me to it by a minute! Thanks anyway.

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[quote name='Shambo' timestamp='1492603726' post='3281541']
People seems to be asking a bit more for the more recent Mexican Fenders but I personally, for a used [i]standard [/i]mex, wouldn't want to pay much more than £350. Less if it was a bit battered or in need of some work.
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It's really quite an old one so I'd be thinking 265-275

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[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1492630074' post='3281867']
STill a bit over priced in my opinion - unless it's a shop with bills, staff, vat etc
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Thanks, it's a mate of a mate which makes the discusssion a bit trickier in some ways but he is a friendly chap so will see what comes when the decent pics arrive. It's a 200 mile round trip so I will want to be fixed in my mind regarding condition and price before I do it. Searching around I can seem to find any for much below £350 but that is as of today, doesn't mean there weren't twenty for sale at £200 last week or indeed next week for that matter, hence why I asked the immensely more experienced resource that BC is as I had no real clue beyond what they are new. I would prefer a precision anyway tbh so certainly don't want to pay a premium for a Jazz.

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Just this minute had pics through and it's a no goer I think, condition is not great overall and it desperately needs a really good clean, and pots are crackly too so may need a clean but may need looking at. I will speak to him about it but think it will need a reasonable amount of time and effort to get into perfect fettle and it doesn't seem to be reflected in the price so I will pass and keep an eye out for one as I am in no rush.

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Ok just saying as I picked up a Warwick that my other half said was a biohazard and fit only for the tip. It cleaned up nicely and just needed a jack socket. A bit of cleaning and crackly pots is par for the course and a bit of damage is unremarkable with age

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I am happy doing some work, in fact I love a project, but would want to pay a fair amount based on that. It just gives an overall impression of not having been looked after so I am going to pass on it. I think it was bought on a whim and has just sat since shortly after new and not been touched. If it was a rare model I would take it on, but it's a common one, not cheap and a fair way from me.

Thanks all for the input it's much appreciated. (I will try and get the pics up but whatsapp is playing silly beggars at the moment).

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[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1492638720' post='3281979']
Personally there's no way I'd make a 200 mile round trip for something as easy to find as a Mexican Fender Jazz, especially if it's in a bit of a mess.
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Exactly my thoughts, if the price/ condition warranted the effort I would. I have spoken again to the guy and he is happy. I don't think he really has any idea either of value.

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I dont think I paid much more than £350 new for mine in 2001. I think the Quality control on these were very dependent on who was working that day! I played quite a few and a few others over the years and they all seem so different.

Mine looks like this if you want to check the body. . http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/images/large/099-8008-732.jpg

no idea on why the big routing hole from the control panel to pickup or that silly little hole near the lower horn ?

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[quote name='Stu-khag' timestamp='1492696281' post='3282440']
I dont think I paid much more than £350 new for mine in 2001. I think the Quality control on these were very dependent on who was working that day! I played quite a few and a few others over the years and they all seem so different.

Mine looks like this if you want to check the body. . http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/images/large/099-8008-732.jpg

no idea on why the big routing hole from the control panel to pickup or that silly little hole near the lower horn ?
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Those are jig points for routing out the body

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