Adam of Angels
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All of these are up for trade or sale. All prices are just sort of approximate values - if you have a particular deal in mind, please feel free to private message me.
I'm open to literally all kinds of guitars (mainly electrics, though some acoustics are fine), and guitar related gear. Also open to nice basses and recording/studio gear.
Priority will go to the following (again, though, I'm open to just about everything
Aristides
PRS (espcially Artists and Wood Libraries)
ESP (especially USA and Custom Shop)
Strandberg
Ibanez (mostly Prestige and J-Custom)
Gibson (especially SG's and Les Pauls)
Jackson/Charvel
McNaught
Suhr
Anderson (particularly Angels)
Mayones
Feel free to PM me, or e-mail me directly: adamofangels@gmail.com
I have a ton of references spanning over 10 years of trading and selling.
Located in the Pittsburgh, PA area, but can ship.
Ibanez Arstar AF-120 - 8.5/10 condition
Maple Body and Neck
Rosewood Fretboard
24.75" Scale
Fulltune II Bridge
Ibanez Super 58 Pickups
This was the flagship of the Artstar series in the late 90's. Made in Korea, its considerably nicer than the similarly priced and spec'd Ibanez hollowbodies of today. There is some very minor wear, but nothing serious or distracting in any way. Hardshell case is included.
$800
https://reverb.com/item/37451330-ibanez-artstar-af-120
Jackson MIJ RR24M - 9.8/10 condition
Alder Body
Maple Neck and Fretboard
24 Frets
25.5" Scale
Original Floyd Rose
Seymour Duncan Pickup
These are fairly difficult to come by now days, at least in this exact configuration. It originally came with an EMG active pickup, but was professionally swapped for a Seymour Duncan (I *think* it's a JB, but I'm not 100% sure). While I have this listed as Mint, there might be some super minor scratches and such that you probably won't be able to find either way, being that's it's white. The tips are all in tact, even though it looks like there's a white spot in the black stripe on one of them (which is just a factory "flaw", if you want to call it that, but it's super minor).
$1300
https://reverb.com/item/37450101-jackson-rr24m-made-in-japan
Fender Yngwie Malmsteen - 9.5/10 condition
Alder Body
Maple Neck and Scalloped Fretboard
25.5" Scale
Brass Nut
Dimarzio HS-3 Pickups
I hesitate to call this Mint, only because it has some age related wear, but it simply has not been played much at all. If you want an oldschool Malmsteen, you're going to be hardpressed to find a better example than this one. Hardshell case is included.
$1500
https://reverb.com/item/37449431-fender-yngwie-malmsteen-strat-1999
Schecter USA Sunset II 7 - 9.4/10 condition
Alder Body
Flame Maple Top
Maple and Walnut Neck
Macassar Ebony Fretboard
27" Scale
12 - 16" Compound Radius
German Silver Frets (equivalent to stainless steel)
Locking Tuners
Schecter USA Handwound Pickups
Whether you are or are not a fan of Schecter's import line, the USA stuff will come as a pleasant surprise. The quality is on par with any other USA builders within $1000 or so of its price range. Though this guitar has a 27" scale, if I'm not mistaken, I think most of the extension is in the bridge placement, so you don't have to worry about your left hand getting uncomfortable, but have the added benefit of baritone tension/clarity. This guitar would be mint or damn near it, if not for the tiniest neck pocket crack (which is in the clear coat only).
$2000
https://reverb.com/item/37451505-schecter-usa-sunset-ii-7
Ibanez Prestige RGR-5221 - 10/10 condition
Mahogany Body
Ash Top
Maple and Walnut Neck
Ebony Fretboard
Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
BKP Brute Force Pickups
This is actually brand new, straight from a dealer, and never played. Thought I was going to use it for a project, but ended up going a different direction.
$2000
https://reverb.com/item/37452271-ibanez-prestige-rgr-5221
Ibanez Prestige RGD-4327 - 9.7/10 condition
Mahogany Body
Richlite Top
Maple and Walnut Neck with Titanium Reinforcement
Ebony Fretboard
26.5" Scale
17" Radius
Lo-Pro Tremolo
Dimarzio Fusion Edge Pickups
This is a brand new model for 2020. Basically a fancy RGD-7 with a reverse headstock. The Richlite top is a cool touch, as it looks like Ebony, but will never warp (unless you torch it or something... which, I mean, don't do that). The high end Prestige stuff is always a home run, and this guitar is no exception. Wonderful neck, the pickups sound awesome in it, stays in tune, etc..
Although I listed it as Mint, I listed three small marks that might be aftermarket flaws. The two little dots are more likely some sort of wear, whereas the thing that looks like a scratch might actually be natural. You can't feel it at all, which indicates that it's just a grain mark.
$2200
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https://reverb.com/item/37452099-ibanez-prestige-rgd-4327
Tom Anderson Hollow T Classic - 8.5/10 condition
Alder Body
Swamp Ash Top
Maple Neck
Rosewood Fretboard
25.5" Scale
Soft V Neck Profile
Locking Tuners
Seymour Duncan Pickups
The original pickups were swapped out for a Duncan mini humbucker set, though I do have the original pickups if you would be interested in those as well. Absolutely awesome guitar, like most Andersons.
$2500
https://reverb.com/item/37450964-tom-anderson-hollow-t-classic
Caparison MJR Dellinger Prominence - 9.9/10 condition
Mahogany and Maple 3-Piece Body
Maple and Walnut 5-Piece Neck
Maple Fretboard
25.5" Scale
14" to 16" Radius
Schaller Floyd Rose
Dimarzio Tone Zone/X2N Pickups
This is actually the 2020 NAMM show piece for this model, which I'm tempted to assume means that it's built with a little extra love and attention to detail than the average Caparison. But either way, I haven't played a single underwhelming Caparison from the last 10 years or so. They just ooze quality, and might be the ultimate Japanese workhorse guitars on the market.
What makes the MJR different from any other Caparison is that the neck is rounded, whereas all of their other stuff is sort of flat-ish, almost blocky, and D-shaped. From what I gather, he had them design the neck like an old ESP M-II he used to play (if you're a big Symphony X/Romeo fan like me, you probably know exactly what guitar I'm referring to). To be short, it's unbelievable comfortable. The guitar has resonance and clarity that few shred-type guitars have, and it's hard to stop staring at.
Original Caparison branded Blues Reunion case, COA, tools, etc. are all included.
$2600
https://reverb.com/item/37451101-caparison-mjr-dellinger-prominence-michael-romeo-2020
Music Man JP13 PDN Cardinal Red - 9.9/10 condition
Basswood Body
Maple Top
Mahogany Tone Block (from bridge to neck)
Mahogany Neck
Rosewood Fretboard
17" Radius
Dimarzio Illuminator Pickups
Active Preamp/Boost
Piezo
This was part of a limited run made for one of Music Man's Premier Dealer Network (PDN) dealers. The color is impossible to photograph and ends up looking way brighter, and less sparkly, than it really is in person. For an accurate representation, google "Music Man Cardinal Red." That should give you an idea.
Anyway, these tend to be extremely popular. This one has been a case queen it's entire life, and has seen very little play time. The original hard-shell case and all documents and case candy are included.
$2700
https://reverb.com/item/37451095-er...etrucci-jp13-pdn-limited-edition-cardinal-red
PRS Custom 24 10-Top - 8.5/10 condition
Mahogany Body and Neck
Rosewood Fretboard
25" Scale
Wide Thin Neck Profile
PRS HFS and VB Pickups
This one has some honest play wear, including some clear coat dings on the tip of the headstock, one along the edge of the body, one on the back of the neck, a bit of fading underneath the clearcoat on the top, and some very minor indentations and such elsewhere, but it's it most certainly hasn't been abused. For a player, I'd say it's exceptionally clean.
$2700
https://reverb.com/item/37449539-prs-24-10-top-2002-whale-blue
I'm open to literally all kinds of guitars (mainly electrics, though some acoustics are fine), and guitar related gear. Also open to nice basses and recording/studio gear.
Priority will go to the following (again, though, I'm open to just about everything
Aristides
PRS (espcially Artists and Wood Libraries)
ESP (especially USA and Custom Shop)
Strandberg
Ibanez (mostly Prestige and J-Custom)
Gibson (especially SG's and Les Pauls)
Jackson/Charvel
McNaught
Suhr
Anderson (particularly Angels)
Mayones
Feel free to PM me, or e-mail me directly: adamofangels@gmail.com
I have a ton of references spanning over 10 years of trading and selling.
Located in the Pittsburgh, PA area, but can ship.
Ibanez Arstar AF-120 - 8.5/10 condition
Maple Body and Neck
Rosewood Fretboard
24.75" Scale
Fulltune II Bridge
Ibanez Super 58 Pickups
This was the flagship of the Artstar series in the late 90's. Made in Korea, its considerably nicer than the similarly priced and spec'd Ibanez hollowbodies of today. There is some very minor wear, but nothing serious or distracting in any way. Hardshell case is included.
$800
https://reverb.com/item/37451330-ibanez-artstar-af-120
Jackson MIJ RR24M - 9.8/10 condition
Alder Body
Maple Neck and Fretboard
24 Frets
25.5" Scale
Original Floyd Rose
Seymour Duncan Pickup
These are fairly difficult to come by now days, at least in this exact configuration. It originally came with an EMG active pickup, but was professionally swapped for a Seymour Duncan (I *think* it's a JB, but I'm not 100% sure). While I have this listed as Mint, there might be some super minor scratches and such that you probably won't be able to find either way, being that's it's white. The tips are all in tact, even though it looks like there's a white spot in the black stripe on one of them (which is just a factory "flaw", if you want to call it that, but it's super minor).
$1300
https://reverb.com/item/37450101-jackson-rr24m-made-in-japan
Fender Yngwie Malmsteen - 9.5/10 condition
Alder Body
Maple Neck and Scalloped Fretboard
25.5" Scale
Brass Nut
Dimarzio HS-3 Pickups
I hesitate to call this Mint, only because it has some age related wear, but it simply has not been played much at all. If you want an oldschool Malmsteen, you're going to be hardpressed to find a better example than this one. Hardshell case is included.
$1500
https://reverb.com/item/37449431-fender-yngwie-malmsteen-strat-1999
Schecter USA Sunset II 7 - 9.4/10 condition
Alder Body
Flame Maple Top
Maple and Walnut Neck
Macassar Ebony Fretboard
27" Scale
12 - 16" Compound Radius
German Silver Frets (equivalent to stainless steel)
Locking Tuners
Schecter USA Handwound Pickups
Whether you are or are not a fan of Schecter's import line, the USA stuff will come as a pleasant surprise. The quality is on par with any other USA builders within $1000 or so of its price range. Though this guitar has a 27" scale, if I'm not mistaken, I think most of the extension is in the bridge placement, so you don't have to worry about your left hand getting uncomfortable, but have the added benefit of baritone tension/clarity. This guitar would be mint or damn near it, if not for the tiniest neck pocket crack (which is in the clear coat only).
$2000
https://reverb.com/item/37451505-schecter-usa-sunset-ii-7
Ibanez Prestige RGR-5221 - 10/10 condition
Mahogany Body
Ash Top
Maple and Walnut Neck
Ebony Fretboard
Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
BKP Brute Force Pickups
This is actually brand new, straight from a dealer, and never played. Thought I was going to use it for a project, but ended up going a different direction.
$2000
https://reverb.com/item/37452271-ibanez-prestige-rgr-5221
Ibanez Prestige RGD-4327 - 9.7/10 condition
Mahogany Body
Richlite Top
Maple and Walnut Neck with Titanium Reinforcement
Ebony Fretboard
26.5" Scale
17" Radius
Lo-Pro Tremolo
Dimarzio Fusion Edge Pickups
This is a brand new model for 2020. Basically a fancy RGD-7 with a reverse headstock. The Richlite top is a cool touch, as it looks like Ebony, but will never warp (unless you torch it or something... which, I mean, don't do that). The high end Prestige stuff is always a home run, and this guitar is no exception. Wonderful neck, the pickups sound awesome in it, stays in tune, etc..
Although I listed it as Mint, I listed three small marks that might be aftermarket flaws. The two little dots are more likely some sort of wear, whereas the thing that looks like a scratch might actually be natural. You can't feel it at all, which indicates that it's just a grain mark.
$2200
https://reverb.com/item/37452099-ibanez-prestige-rgd-4327
Tom Anderson Hollow T Classic - 8.5/10 condition
Alder Body
Swamp Ash Top
Maple Neck
Rosewood Fretboard
25.5" Scale
Soft V Neck Profile
Locking Tuners
Seymour Duncan Pickups
The original pickups were swapped out for a Duncan mini humbucker set, though I do have the original pickups if you would be interested in those as well. Absolutely awesome guitar, like most Andersons.
$2500
https://reverb.com/item/37450964-tom-anderson-hollow-t-classic
Caparison MJR Dellinger Prominence - 9.9/10 condition
Mahogany and Maple 3-Piece Body
Maple and Walnut 5-Piece Neck
Maple Fretboard
25.5" Scale
14" to 16" Radius
Schaller Floyd Rose
Dimarzio Tone Zone/X2N Pickups
This is actually the 2020 NAMM show piece for this model, which I'm tempted to assume means that it's built with a little extra love and attention to detail than the average Caparison. But either way, I haven't played a single underwhelming Caparison from the last 10 years or so. They just ooze quality, and might be the ultimate Japanese workhorse guitars on the market.
What makes the MJR different from any other Caparison is that the neck is rounded, whereas all of their other stuff is sort of flat-ish, almost blocky, and D-shaped. From what I gather, he had them design the neck like an old ESP M-II he used to play (if you're a big Symphony X/Romeo fan like me, you probably know exactly what guitar I'm referring to). To be short, it's unbelievable comfortable. The guitar has resonance and clarity that few shred-type guitars have, and it's hard to stop staring at.
Original Caparison branded Blues Reunion case, COA, tools, etc. are all included.
$2600
https://reverb.com/item/37451101-caparison-mjr-dellinger-prominence-michael-romeo-2020
Music Man JP13 PDN Cardinal Red - 9.9/10 condition
Basswood Body
Maple Top
Mahogany Tone Block (from bridge to neck)
Mahogany Neck
Rosewood Fretboard
17" Radius
Dimarzio Illuminator Pickups
Active Preamp/Boost
Piezo
This was part of a limited run made for one of Music Man's Premier Dealer Network (PDN) dealers. The color is impossible to photograph and ends up looking way brighter, and less sparkly, than it really is in person. For an accurate representation, google "Music Man Cardinal Red." That should give you an idea.
Anyway, these tend to be extremely popular. This one has been a case queen it's entire life, and has seen very little play time. The original hard-shell case and all documents and case candy are included.
$2700
https://reverb.com/item/37451095-er...etrucci-jp13-pdn-limited-edition-cardinal-red
PRS Custom 24 10-Top - 8.5/10 condition
Mahogany Body and Neck
Rosewood Fretboard
25" Scale
Wide Thin Neck Profile
PRS HFS and VB Pickups
This one has some honest play wear, including some clear coat dings on the tip of the headstock, one along the edge of the body, one on the back of the neck, a bit of fading underneath the clearcoat on the top, and some very minor indentations and such elsewhere, but it's it most certainly hasn't been abused. For a player, I'd say it's exceptionally clean.
$2700
https://reverb.com/item/37449539-prs-24-10-top-2002-whale-blue
