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keithdins
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Username: keithdins

Post Number: 8
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Friday, April 12, 2013 - 11:45 am:   Edit Post

I bought this new in 1980 from the guys at Bag End sound. It is in great shape. The frets were changed and are still perfect. I want to buy or trade for a Fender Strat 1965 reissue.
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pasewark
Advanced Member
Username: pasewark

Post Number: 207
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Friday, April 12, 2013 - 12:35 pm:   Edit Post

A guitarist I know may be interested. What are you asking? BTW put Alembic pups in there with some of their electronics and I bet it would sound great.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 5410
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 10:59 am:   Edit Post

Being as I currently have an Alembic Strat set sitting around doing nothing, this Blackknife would be an interesting new home. Are you interested in cash or a trade for something other than a '65 Strat reissue?

Bill, tgo
keithdins
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Username: keithdins

Post Number: 9
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Monday, April 15, 2013 - 11:33 am:   Edit Post

For trade I'd consider another reissue or maybe a USA build. Not to be elusive but I have no idea what to ask for cash. If you are interested make me an offer and I can check out what they are going for these days. Thanks!
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 5412
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Monday, April 15, 2013 - 3:11 pm:   Edit Post

Keith:

Are you only interested in a Fender? Might you be interested in a Les Paul or a PRS? Also, check out Daion- manufactured at the Yamaki factory in Japan from around '78 - 83. Far superior to most Fenders, IMHO. Or maybe a Guild Starfire IV?

As to value, The Blue Book Value on the most similar listed Black Knife model, the Vintage Custom (Model GIS3VT-C), ranges from $1000 for 90% excellent condition to $1150 for 95% excellent + condition, to $1350 for 98% mint condition. I've seen them listed for a little more on eBay, though I don't recall if they sold for more. As you might imagine, they don't come up on eBay very often.

I'd be interested in trade, cash, or a combo.

Bill, the guitar one
keithdins
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Username: keithdins

Post Number: 10
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 9:02 am:   Edit Post

Bill,

Thanks for the info. No more Les Paul's for me. I don't like the short scale, weight, etc and like PRS but want to stay Strat. Let me check out the prices for the BK and get back to you. Thanks for you patience!
recalcitrant
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Username: recalcitrant

Post Number: 1
Registered: 4-2013
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2013 - 9:59 pm:   Edit Post

Is the Blackknife still avail?
keithdins
Junior
Username: keithdins

Post Number: 11
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:00 am:   Edit Post

Yes it is.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 5424
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:05 am:   Edit Post

Keith:

I'm still interested. email sent.

Bill, tgo

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