Historic 59's & 60's - what to look for and pay?

[69Custom]

Hey guys, you've probably gone thru this drill, but I'm in the hunt for a burst RI. First of all are there any years to avoid from a quality standpoint? How do the various years compare in regard to exact duplication of the originals? I have seen early RI's -1985. How do these compare to the newer 1999 - 2000 years?

Obviously, each guitar has it's own feel and personality, but I am trying to become an "informed" shopper. I just sold my 91 classic, so I'm getting to the point where my wallet is ready to open up. What should I expect to pay? I know the Murphy's are expensive. I'm looking for a nice nonMurphy flame burst top.

Thanks
Earl

 

[fred58]

get a 99 and dont pay more than 3200-3500.

 

[60burst]

Explain Fred. Why the 99?

 

[Tommy Lee]

I would say any year historic that you like.

 

[Bobby Lee]

I like the Y2ks, mainly because thats what I have.

 

[60burst]

I like the Y2ks, mainly because thats what I have.

That's the best reason of all Bobby!!

 

[fred58]

the 99s just seem to me to be more like the originals. the 2ks are good too but 2k1s have thatr shitty clownburst and over the top figure.

 

[Marshallhead]

R9

I spent about year torturing myself to buy one and finally last year i bit-i bought # 9 0062-about 8.5lbs nice tiger stripe with alittle twist to the flame-this to me is my holy grail-i checked alot of 99s but couldnt find one i liked-and even with the y2k i had to have the frets leveled and crowned-thanks to those who helped me on this board i was able to tweak it to my needs-good luck and let your ears and hands tell you-btw i paid 3500.00 new for mine,ive heard 4500.00 for 2001 models is about norm new