SORTED - JV Squier Strat.

flyingv

Looking for the above? 

Delaware_123

There was one on here that sold just recently. Was it not you that bought it? 

flyingv

Delaware_123 said:

There was one on here that sold just recently. Was it not you that bought it? 

No not me unfortunately - it had just sold after I PM’d about it - and at a very good price to

Delaware_123

What a shame. Not sure with that guitar, it changed hands 3 times in under a year so who knows. I’ve just bought one in almost Unplayed condition for £900 and it is seriously the best guitar I’ve ever played. The original USA Fullerton pickups are really special aswell. Good luck mate I will keep my eyes open for you. 

flyingv

Delaware_123 said:

What a shame. Not sure with that guitar, it changed hands 3 times in under a year so who knows. I’ve just bought one in almost Unplayed condition for £900 and it is seriously the best guitar I’ve ever played. The original USA Fullerton pickups are really special aswell. Good luck mate I will keep my eyes open for you. 

 It did look as if it had been ‘well loved’?? so maybe dodged a bullet there? Wow! Sounds like you’ve got a keeper there, congratulations  I have also messaged a guy on FB marketplace, who’s got what looks a very nice example? But  as of yet his not replied ???
So guessing it’s probably already sold?  It wasn’t you was it!  

Cheers mate I appreciate that.   

Delaware_123

Is it the black one with maple neck for £899? If so that is the one I purchased. I did notice he hasn’t taken the ad down yet. All I can say is if you get one that hasn’t been messed with then you wouldn’t want to swap out saddles or bridge or anything really, there perfect as they are. I have two jv strats and two jv teles now, I’ve really caught the bug lol 

flyingv

Yeah that sounds like the one? https://i.imgur.com/RPSvWkT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mpPSwQ6.jpg https://i.imgur.com/fBxe6sP.jpg https://i.imgur.com/oGEJvpj.jpg

Delaware_123

flyingv said:

Yeah that sounds like the one? https://i.imgur.com/RPSvWkT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mpPSwQ6.jpg https://i.imgur.com/fBxe6sP.jpg https://i.imgur.com/oGEJvpj.jpg

Yep that is the one, he didn’t seem to have any interest in it other than me, it was forsale for ages. It is a very good one and completely original. Another will come up soon enough 

flyingv

Nice score, we’ll done  
enjoy!

flyingv

Still l@@king 

richh

I've got one, although it is a bit of a Heinz 57, so not ideal if you want one as it left the factory.  It was sold to me 2nd hand by a guitar shop as a JV strat, but I later was told it had various bits that were not original.  Anyway, it is a sunburst strat with maple neck, a lot of genuine player wear, it has been gigged and used a lot.

If of interest, please PM me?

flyingv

richh said:

I've got one, although it is a bit of a Heinz 57, so not ideal if you want one as it left the factory.  It was sold to me 2nd hand by a guitar shop as a JV strat, but I later was told it had various bits that were not original.  Anyway, it is a sunburst strat with maple neck, a lot of genuine player wear, it has been gigged and used a lot.

If of interest, please PM me?

PM’d

beed84

There's one here:

https://www.theguitarstoreonline.co.uk/products/fender-squier-japan-circa-1983-stratocaster-62-vintage-in-2-tone-sunburst-1

Eviltwin14

Maybe worth taking a look on Zenmarket
https://zenmarket.jp/en/yahoo.aspx?c=22436&q=squier%2bJV
I'm mid process buying a guitar from Zenmarket and so far so good. Shipping via Fed Ex has been quoted at £55 and you can expect to pay import duty of 20-25% I believe but that would still be a lot less than £899 quoted for the one above.

flyingv

Cheers @ beed84 I’ve requested more detailed pics etc  
@Eviltwin14 definitely worth looking into?? Thanks very much  

Costello

If looking at buying from Japan, it's worth being very sure of what you're buying. The JV Squiers responsible for the range's reputation were made for the export market. The guitars for the domestic (Japan) market were lower spec, e.g. the authentic USA pickups were export only. So I imagine it would be easier to find the 'better' JVs in the UK. 

I bought a pre-owned JV Strat (export) about 10 years ago and found the 21 Frets forum a good source of information. No idea if it's much used these days but worth a look if it's still running. 

A lot of people now question the relative quality of JVs against what you can buy today, suggesting the prices are over-inflated and better options are on the table. Depending on what you want from a guitar, that may be true. All I can say is that mine has something about it that makes me want to pick it up and play - and this despite that fact I'm not keen on the vintage radius fretboard. Occasionally I think about getting a new neck with a more bend-friendly radius but I worry it might lose something! Also, the body carve is sublime.  

Don't shy away from one with dings and chips. For a poly finish non-high-end guitar the JV finishes are pretty thin. Mine has plenty of 'character' - because it wants to be played! 

flyingv

Costello said:

If looking at buying from Japan, it's worth being very sure of what you're buying. The JV Squiers responsible for the range's reputation were made for the export market. The guitars for the domestic (Japan) market were lower spec, e.g. the authentic USA pickups were export only. So I imagine it would be easier to find the 'better' JVs in the UK. 

I bought a pre-owned JV Strat (export) about 10 years ago and found the 21 Frets forum a good source of information. No idea if it's much used these days but worth a look if it's still running. 

A lot of people now question the relative quality of JVs against what you can buy today, suggesting the prices are over-inflated and better options are on the table. Depending on what you want from a guitar, that may be true. All I can say is that mine has something about it that makes me want to pick it up and play - and this despite that fact I'm not keen on the vintage radius fretboard. Occasionally I think about getting a new neck with a more bend-friendly radius but I worry it might lose something! Also, the body carve is sublime.  

Don't shy away from one with dings and chips. For a poly finish non-high-end guitar the JV finishes are pretty thin. Mine has plenty of 'character' - because it wants to be played! 

Thanks @ Costello, wise words’ especially regarding domestic / export  guitars ??? much appreciated.

simonhpieman

Delaware_123 said:

Is it the black one with maple neck for £899? If so that is the one I purchased. I did notice he hasn’t taken the ad down yet. All I can say is if you get one that hasn’t been messed with then you wouldn’t want to swap out saddles or bridge or anything really, there perfect as they are. I have two jv strats and two jv teles now, I’ve really caught the bug lol 

Did you buy it from a guy called Darryl...? Sorry, can't see the imgur pics posted above but there's one on Facebook marketplace right now near Reading.

Be wary, however, as I'm looking at buying a looper off the guy but he's only accepting bank transfer and also has a PS5 for sale which he "accidentally ordered 2 of" which is putting me off...

photek

Costello said:

A lot of people now question the relative quality of JVs against what you can buy today, suggesting the prices are over-inflated and better options are on the table. Depending on what you want from a guitar, that may be true. All I can say is that mine has something about it that makes me want to pick it up and play - and this despite that fact I'm not keen on the vintage radius fretboard. Occasionally I think about getting a new neck with a more bend-friendly radius but I worry it might lose something! Also, the body carve is sublime.  

Don't shy away from one with dings and chips. For a poly finish non-high-end guitar the JV finishes are pretty thin. Mine has plenty of 'character' - because it wants to be played! 

I had mine refretted to 9.5’’ with medium jumbos a few years back and it definitely didn’t lose its mojo, worth considering as I have had mine for 25 years so was nervous about doing it! 

flyingv

simonhpieman said:

Delaware_123 said:

Is it the black one with maple neck for £899? If so that is the one I purchased. I did notice he hasn’t taken the ad down yet. All I can say is if you get one that hasn’t been messed with then you wouldn’t want to swap out saddles or bridge or anything really, there perfect as they are. I have two jv strats and two jv teles now, I’ve really caught the bug lol 

Did you buy it from a guy called Darryl...? Sorry, can't see the imgur pics posted above but there's one on Facebook marketplace right now near Reading.

Be wary, however, as I'm looking at buying a looper off the guy but he's only accepting bank transfer and also has a PS5 for sale which he "accidentally ordered 2 of" which is putting me off...

The one your talking about  in Reading @simonhpieman is a scam….BEWARE! ….the photos been lifted from eBay, That actual guitar is located in Japan! The one @Deleware123 bought was from a guy called Keith in Surrey.. I lucked out on that one

Delaware_123

simonhpieman said:

Delaware_123 said:

Is it the black one with maple neck for £899? If so that is the one I purchased. I did notice he hasn’t taken the ad down yet. All I can say is if you get one that hasn’t been messed with then you wouldn’t want to swap out saddles or bridge or anything really, there perfect as they are. I have two jv strats and two jv teles now, I’ve really caught the bug lol 

Did you buy it from a guy called Darryl...? Sorry, can't see the imgur pics posted above but there's one on Facebook marketplace right now near Reading.

Be wary, however, as I'm looking at buying a looper off the guy but he's only accepting bank transfer and also has a PS5 for sale which he "accidentally ordered 2 of" which is putting me off...

No I got mine from a guy called Keith. Be very wary with this guy called Daryl I think he’s a scammer.