1983 squier statocaster JV! made in japan. Question?

lukeduke82 · 08-30-2010, 08:15 AM

i recently bought it from a guy who needed some money he said it was worth money, i just would like to know if i got ripped off, its 2 tone black pick guard plate, white back plate, i dont know much about gutiars so i hope i can get some information on the value of it, it has afew nicks and dings, but overall its looks in great shape, only thing i found was the serial number is JV7xxxx says its 1983 thats all i know.. any info would help..

AllroyPA · 08-30-2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lukeduke82

i recently bought it from a guy who needed some money he said it was worth money, i just would like to know if i got ripped off, its 2 tone black pick guard plate, white back plate, i dont know much about gutiars so i hope i can get some information on the value of it, it has afew nicks and dings, but overall its looks in great shape, only thing i found was the serial number is JV7xxxx says its 1983 thats all i know.. any info would help..

No JV's are worth the investment, sounds like the pickguard was changed. What did it cost you? Have any pictures? ... check out www.21frets.com for JV details.

Bullitt · 08-31-2010, 01:50 PM

The best Squiers made.

peskypesky · 08-31-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt

The best Squiers made.

that's the general consensus.

rockape · 08-31-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AllroyPA

No JV's are worth the investment

Allroy my good man, you surprise me sir?.....

Or did you mean "No, JV's are worth the investment"?

Vintage spec JV's are an investment (especially first issue export, and ST-115 domestic Strats), but definitely not in the same way as the original pre-CBS guitars.

I recently had the opportunity to compare an original '62 Strat with an 1982 JV '62 model, and in my opinion there was very little to choose between them (on face value I mean). Same body contours, weight, colour, sound etc.

The main difference was, the original was worth around 13 grand (UK), and the JV was worth around a 13th of the price (give or take a bit). JV's are still 'bargain basement' compared to an original.
Do as Allroy PA says, and check out the Squier JV Pages at '21frets'

AllroyPA · 08-31-2010, 06:38 PM

Ooops my punctuation is horrible ... I meant "Have no reservation about it, JV's are worth the investment."