Xaviere Guitars...?

Anyone heard of these?

I've been offered this in a trade: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6KkRbq-b6BiLUwwaVBCZVU0UGs

All i can find is that they're chinese made and I can't find a UK stockist.

This model is an XV550 and the guy claims this is a 'prototype' finish that they don't make anymore...hmmm...

So, what do we know? Is this worth it? I'd only be looking to sell it on so if anyone has an idea of what they're worth (or wants to buy one ;) ) that'd be a great help!
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  • underdogunderdog Frets: 8334
    I'm sure the guy who was selling GFS pickups use to sell these didn't he?
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  • Jack_Jack_ Frets: 3175
    Need more details about the trade, and how much value it puts on this guitar.
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  • Trading my keyboard that's in the studio classifieds here. £200 value, he says the guitar is worth more than that. So why is he trading it...?
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  • SporkySporky Frets: 27586
    underdog said:
    I'm sure the guy who was selling GFS pickups use to sell these didn't he?
    Still does.

    http://www.guitarfetish.com/XV-550-Series-SOLID-Carved-Maple-Semi-Hollow-Highly-Figured-Quilt-Tops_c_181.html

    $239 new, so £200 used is massively overvaluing the thing.

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  • Sporky said:
    underdog said:
    I'm sure the guy who was selling GFS pickups use to sell these didn't he?
    Still does.

    http://www.guitarfetish.com/XV-550-Series-SOLID-Carved-Maple-Semi-Hollow-Highly-Figured-Quilt-Tops_c_181.html

    $239 new, so £200 used is massively overvaluing the thing.

    Yeah that's what I was concerned about. I'll give it a miss!
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  • UnclePsychosisUnclePsychosis Frets: 12881
    I seem to remember guys on HC saying these were pretty good (cheap) guitars but getting them imported from GFS was totally uneconomical so I doubt many made it to the UK. 

    If you're only trading to sell on I'd steer clear, will be very tough to get £200. If you're looking for a player might be worth at least having a shot of it, mind you...
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  • mikeyrob73mikeyrob73 Frets: 4663
    Harmony central used to rave on these, supposed to be very good for the money. Ihave some strat pick ups from gfs from back when the ££ was stronger and they are really good. 
    again if your swapping to flip it I wouldn't bother you will struggle to get £200 BUT if your swapping to play it, it may be worth trying it out and seeing what you think 
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  • SporkySporky Frets: 27586
    Thing is, lots of cheap guitars are good for the money now.

    But this isn't worth £200 used, when that's pretty much the new value. I know you'd also have to pay shipping and import duty, but £200 should get you something much better. I'd value one of these at about £120 used.
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  • WezVWezV Frets: 16547
    Sporky said:
    Thing is, lots of cheap guitars are good for the money now.

    But this isn't worth £200 used, when that's pretty much the new value. I know you'd also have to pay shipping and import duty, but £200 should get you something much better. I'd value one of these at about £120 used.

    I would go slightly higher with the case,  but I still think it caps our at £150
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  • Jack_Jack_ Frets: 3175
    Can you get a cheap f-hole ES LP in the UK, is anyone else making them?
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  • SporkySporky Frets: 27586
    WezV said:
    Sporky said:
    Thing is, lots of cheap guitars are good for the money now.

    But this isn't worth £200 used, when that's pretty much the new value. I know you'd also have to pay shipping and import duty, but £200 should get you something much better. I'd value one of these at about £120 used.

    I would go slightly higher with the case,  but I still think it caps our at £150
    I don't like the colour, which may have affected my valuation. ;)
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