2007 Artist Mosaic price?

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2007 Artist Mosaic price? Dec 30, 2022 2:44:09 GMT -5

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Post by classicrocktom on Dec 30, 2022 2:44:09 GMT -5

Hi all, I'm buying a 2007 Artist Mosaic from a good friend. I want to give him a fair price, but am having a hard time determining that since these are so rare. I haven't played the guitar in several years, but I recall it playing and sounding really great. As far as I know it is in good playing shape but has significant cosmetic wear. The pick guard was removed (will still be included separately) and the finish is completely worn off of an area about the same size as the pick guard. I want to offer him somewhere around $700-750 (in NY) but just want to make sure that isn't too low.

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2007 Artist Mosaic price? Dec 30, 2022 7:30:32 GMT -5 Derick likes this

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Post by Garland on Dec 30, 2022 7:30:32 GMT -5

classicrocktom, wow! I've not seen anyone worry about offering too little for anything- offer what it's worth to you, as you say you're thinking of offering and ask if that is sufficient.

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I wouldn't pay asking price for a used anything... but, your offer of 700 looks fair to me if the guitar is playable, and you like it.

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2007 Artist Mosaic price? Dec 30, 2022 10:49:50 GMT -5 Derick likes this

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Dec 30, 2022 2:44:09 GMT -5 classicrocktom said:

Hi all, I'm buying a 2007 Artist Mosaic from a good friend. I want to give him a fair price, but am having a hard time determining that since these are so rare. I haven't played the guitar in several years, but I recall it playing and sounding really great. As far as I know it is in good playing shape but has significant cosmetic wear. The pick guard was removed (will still be included separately) and the finish is completely worn off of an area about the same size as the pick guard. I want to offer him somewhere around $700-750 (in NY) but just want to make sure that isn't too low.

classicrocktom, I used to have one of those guitars. Back in 2007/2008 I remember them going for around 900 bucks brand new. 700 to 750 bucks for a 15-ish year old, very worn, used Seagull is far more than a generous offer if you ask me.

If it's just an associate type of friend, then I get the price. If this is a true friend though, well, no friend of mine would ask that much for that guitar, let's just put it that way.

That's right around the time when they switched to the epoxied necks. Not sure exactly which year it was. But I wouldn't pay that much for a disposable guitar, especially not one that old and worn.

But that's just my 2 cents worth. You gotta go with what you feel it's worth to you after playing it and really deciding from the experience and checking it out in person.

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ancient1 Elite Member Posts: 816 Playing guitar since: late 50's....always a beginner	2007 Artist Mosaic price? Dec 30, 2022 11:04:43 GMT -5 via mobile Derick and Garland like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ancient1 on Dec 30, 2022 11:04:43 GMT -5 I had a 2007 artist guitar. It was beautiful, sounded good and in excellent condition except for the bow in the epoxied neck. It had to find another home.
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2007 Artist Mosaic price? Dec 31, 2022 19:38:27 GMT -5 Derick and TonyKgull like this

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Post by Blackback Gull on Dec 31, 2022 19:38:27 GMT -5

Godin's shift to the epoxied neck setup around 2006 meant that I lost interest in high-end used Godin acoustics produced after that. There's a Seagull Artist Studio Concert Hall for sale near me right now at a reasonable price for a lovely looking guitar...except that I just don't like the idea of putting a thousand or more into a guitar whose neck can't be repaired 10 years down the road.

If vintage Martins had been built that way, they'd be a lot rarer than they are...

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2007 Artist Mosaic price? Dec 31, 2022 22:53:30 GMT -5 Blackback Gull and TonyKgull like this

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Post by classicrocktom on Dec 31, 2022 22:53:30 GMT -5

Thanks all for the thoughtful responses. I have to make a correction: my friend acquired the guitar used (from the original owner) in 2007, so I'm not actually sure the year of manufacture. I'll have him send me the serial number so I can look it up. Of course, since it's already at least 15 years old, I would much feel much better knowing a neck reset is an option down the road.

Blackback Gull Senior Member Posts: 303	2007 Artist Mosaic price? Jan 1, 2023 14:44:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Blackback Gull on Jan 1, 2023 14:44:57 GMT -5 It would be worth emailing info@seagull.com with the serial number and asking specifically for information on the method of neck attachment...they've been very good about responding to requests for information...
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