A dude selling an Squier-Parts guitar (advice)

[izodiak]

There is this guy in my country, on facebook marketplace selling this guitar



In his description he is saying like it has some G&B Humbucker's and
"It's definitely not a Fender custom shop - partscaster - assembled from various parts.
But the neck is nice and high quality, made in Indonesia, if I remember correctly from Classic Vibe, but with Fender lettering."

like there is an changed sticker, as I suppose.

Im just thinking is it worth 190eur (224$) if I can get an new Squier Sonic Mustang for 166eur (195$)
And are the updates real or no. Just thinking, because seems like a nice price. Could make some mods ? Change the pup's maybe.

Whats Your suggestion, never owned an Mustang.

[Gavin]

I would try and knock him down to at least the Squier Sonic mustang price. I think that's a Squier classic vibe decal on the back of the headstock. Looks like it has a rosewood fretboard, which is nice on a cheap guitar these days, but paying more than a new Squier for a parts squire with decent pickups seems like a lot.

[dots]

it's honestly hard for me to say anymore what a "good" price is for gear like this since costs have gone so batshit the last 5 years or so.

around $200 USD seems ok to me, you'd pay at least half that or more for the neck if it's in decent shape.

[izodiak]

Thanks for the advice.
Im just thinking is the neck from Classic Vibe, because in that case its a pretty good price.
And what are the G&B Humbuckers (theyr some korean company, do all cheapo squiers have them?)

I suppose.

But ya, I think Im going to meet up the guy and play it a bit.
Got the moneyz. Maybe my christmas gift.

[MattK]

Looks like a Sonic body, which is thinner than a standard Mustang.

[paul_]

Looks like a cheeky Fender Custom Shop decal on the back of the headstock, not a Classic Vibe one which looks like this

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[MattK]

Guarantee you that's just a straight up Sonic Mustang with the pickguard changed and the headstock sanded for new decals front and back. The neck is identical to a Sonic, and the Classic Vibe necks have a deeper amber tint which would still be on the heel etc. "Parts guitar" my ass, just a cheap Mustang, which might be excellent but just admit it's the cheapest Mustang model.

[dots]

definitely makes this one wise to check out in person.

[rahbro]

100 bucks. No more