Author Topic: FS: MIJ Ibanez PGM30, AUD 300 ONO (SOLD)... (Read 6799 times)

KH Guitar Freak · « **on:** January 15, 2009, 12:07:07 AM »

Yup, the rarer version of the PGM30, ones that were made in Japan, and not Korea...

I'll let her go for AUD 300 ONO, taking into account that the guitar needs a new bridge, or presumably a conversion to fixed bridge or whatnot, and maybe new pickups. I've done a quote from a local luthier, and you will still end up with a guitar that's cheaper than a used one, albeit with some paint chips.

Comes with an original hardcase for it, but can't say it's mint really. It's mostly just the internal foam peeling off, but some glue won't hurt, and you have a decent case already. Everything is stock, bar the knob, which is now a black dome knob, and the bridge pickups is a standard spacing Dimarzio Evolution bridge. Missing a single string nut clamp thingos...

I'll happily let you have a look at her when February comes, when I'm back in Perth. Pics will also come by then, just seeing if anyone is interested in an awesome project guitar...

Merlok · « **Reply #1 on:** January 15, 2009, 01:18:11 AM »

im game

what colour is it?

and how much was the extimate from the luthier to get it back to ready to play

KH Guitar Freak · « **Reply #2 on:** January 15, 2009, 05:15:38 AM »

Quote from: Merlok on January 15, 2009, 01:18:11 AM

im game

what colour is it?

and how much was the extimate from the luthier to get it back to ready to play

Oh, it's just the white with black F holes. The estimate assumes that you are converting the guitar to fixed bridge, around AUD300 off memory to filling the trem cavity, and possibly AUD200+ to install a fixed bridge, but I think you could get a cheaper bridge installed. That leaves you with a few hundred more if you decide to change any pickups that you want. But that estimate was last year's price, I can redirect you to the luthier if you want to get a new quote...

KH Guitar Freak · « **Reply #3 on:** January 15, 2009, 12:09:51 PM »

This pic will do for now...

Merlok · « **Reply #4 on:** January 15, 2009, 07:58:23 PM »

Quote from: KH Guitar Freak on January 15, 2009, 05:15:38 AM

Quote from: Merlok on January 15, 2009, 01:18:11 AM

im game

what colour is it?

and how much was the extimate from the luthier to get it back to ready to play

Oh, it's just the white with black F holes. The estimate assumes that you are converting the guitar to fixed bridge, around AUD300 off memory to filling the trem cavity, and possibly AUD200+ to install a fixed bridge, but I think you could get a cheaper bridge installed. That leaves you with a few hundred more if you decide to change any pickups that you want. But that estimate was last year's price, I can redirect you to the luthier if you want to get a new quote...

mm that sounds bit expensive,and extra 500 ontop of the 300

i think ill just get a bc rich dagger

KH Guitar Freak · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2009, 12:22:25 AM »

Quote from: Merlok on January 15, 2009, 07:58:23 PM

Quote from: KH Guitar Freak on January 15, 2009, 05:15:38 AM
Quote from: Merlok on January 15, 2009, 01:18:11 AM

im game

what colour is it?

and how much was the extimate from the luthier to get it back to ready to play

Oh, it's just the white with black F holes. The estimate assumes that you are converting the guitar to fixed bridge, around AUD300 off memory to filling the trem cavity, and possibly AUD200+ to install a fixed bridge, but I think you could get a cheaper bridge installed. That leaves you with a few hundred more if you decide to change any pickups that you want. But that estimate was last year's price, I can redirect you to the luthier if you want to get a new quote...

mm that sounds bit expensive,and extra 500 ontop of the 300

i think ill just get a bc rich dagger

It could be cheaper though, as I did one a more expensive fixed bridge, and maybe the luthier could reduce the labour cost a little. If you aren't interested in installing a fixed bridge, it would probably be cheaper. All you need is a string nut clamp, and just replace the pivot stud on the treble side, and you are set to go...

However, if you wish to not convert it to a fixed bridge setup, then it might be cheaper. You'll just need a single string nut clamp, and replace the pivot stud on the treble side, and she's ready to go...

The last time I checked ebay, a used MIJ PGM30 was going for around AUD800, and in all honesty, the tonality quality, bar the hardware, is just as good as the PGM300 and PGM301 IMHO...

MoonStruck · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2009, 03:37:05 AM »

Quote from: Merlok on January 15, 2009, 07:58:23 PM

i think ill just get a bc rich dagger

Haha. Yeah, I hear some guys like other men.

Merlok · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2009, 06:15:22 PM »

Quote from: MoonStruck on January 16, 2009, 03:37:05 AM

Quote from: Merlok on January 15, 2009, 07:58:23 PM
i think ill just get a bc rich dagger

Haha. Yeah, I hear some guys like other men.

they called emos

Cain_ · « **Reply #8 on:** January 19, 2009, 03:18:32 PM »

Quote from: MoonStruck on January 16, 2009, 03:37:05 AM

Quote from: Merlok on January 15, 2009, 07:58:23 PM
i think ill just get a bc rich dagger

Haha. Yeah, I hear some guys like other men.

So I've heard...

KH Guitar Freak · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2009, 03:12:39 AM »

None the less, I'll happily let you guys have a look if you can meet up at a place near Winthrop...

KH Guitar Freak · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2009, 05:03:17 AM »

Was reading an article regarding them Ibanez trems on Jemsite a few days ago, apparently the OFR can retrofit onto the PGM30 without routing apparently. Just a heads up for you buyers...

KH Guitar Freak · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2009, 01:39:04 AM »

Sold...

MoonStruck · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2009, 09:08:56 PM »

Cheers dude. $250. Score!

KH Guitar Freak · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2009, 09:27:06 PM »

Quote from: MoonStruck on February 07, 2009, 09:08:56 PM

Cheers dude. $250. Score!

No shit, you'll find that it's one of the best bargains ever...

daventrypete · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2009, 06:56:05 AM »

Quote from: KH Guitar Freak on February 07, 2009, 09:27:06 PM

Quote from: MoonStruck on February 07, 2009, 09:08:56 PM
Cheers dude. $250. Score!

No shit, you'll find that it's one of the best bargains ever...

I got my Peavey Classic 30 for $80

KH Guitar Freak · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2009, 07:45:45 AM »

Quote from: daventrypete on February 20, 2009, 06:56:05 AM

Quote from: KH Guitar Freak on February 07, 2009, 09:27:06 PM
Quote from: MoonStruck on February 07, 2009, 09:08:56 PM
Cheers dude. $250. Score!

No shit, you'll find that it's one of the best bargains ever...

I got my Peavey Classic 30 for $80

Another great one...

2112 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2009, 08:06:12 AM »

Quote from: daventrypete on February 20, 2009, 06:56:05 AM

Quote from: KH Guitar Freak on February 07, 2009, 09:27:06 PM
Quote from: MoonStruck on February 07, 2009, 09:08:56 PM
Cheers dude. $250. Score!

No shit, you'll find that it's one of the best bargains ever...

I got my Peavey Classic 30 for $80

Ormsby_Guitars · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2009, 08:56:52 AM »

Its amazing how cheaply this guitar was fixed. I wonder why the original poster got such a high quote on the repairs? Hmmmm

KH Guitar Freak · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2009, 10:05:43 AM »

Quote from: Ormsby_Guitars on February 20, 2009, 08:56:52 AM

Its amazing how cheaply this guitar was fixed. I wonder why the original poster got such a high quote on the repairs? Hmmmm

That's cause I had no intention of keeping the original bridge initially...

Oh well, it's sold, and fixed, so everyone's happy...

same same · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2009, 11:41:47 PM »

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ibanez-Paul-Gilbert-PGM30-Japan-with-Edge-Pro_W0QQitemZ320365372075QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Musical_Instruments_Instruments?hash=item320365372075&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A13|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

Interesting.......

Mago_Haydz · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2009, 11:53:57 PM »

Quote from: same same on May 13, 2009, 11:41:47 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ibanez-Paul-Gilbert-PGM30-Japan-with-Edge-Pro_W0QQitemZ320365372075QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Musical_Instruments_Instruments?hash=item320365372075&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A13|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

Interesting.......

hahaha...burnt!

EDIT: on closer inspection, the bridge has been upgraded, as has the bridge pickup.

KH Guitar Freak · « **Reply #21 on:** May 14, 2009, 05:01:45 AM »

Quote from: Mago_Haydz on May 13, 2009, 11:53:57 PM

Quote from: same same on May 13, 2009, 11:41:47 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ibanez-Paul-Gilbert-PGM30-Japan-with-Edge-Pro_W0QQitemZ320365372075QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Musical_Instruments_Instruments?hash=item320365372075&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A13|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

Interesting.......

hahaha...burnt!

EDIT: on closer inspection, the bridge has been upgraded, as has the bridge pickup.

I don't see the burnt part it in. As I bought her dirty cheap, I also decided to pass on the savings to Toby, as I've dealt with him before. As for the new owner via ebay, it's still a decent price to pay for one of them...

same same · « **Reply #22 on:** May 15, 2009, 10:19:45 PM »

I didn't really mean it as a burn or anything i just though it was interesting......