Rare Schecter Genesis G6 Illusion. Value?

[mrdavidadenton]

I have what appears to be a Genesis G6 Illusion from Schecter.

It is black with gold colored hardware and has plenty of cutouts.

SN is A1919 and is believed to be 1985. VG to Exc cond.

Does anyone have an idea of it's value? I think it is kinda rare. Ideas on where to sell it or buyers?

Thanks,
DD

[VintAxe]

Hi David,

I don't recognize your specific model of Schecter and it is not listed in any on my Price Guides.

I'm thinking it is sorta like the Guild X-100 Bladerunner from this same time period. Check out a picture of the Bladerunner in the first post here:



If your guitar is in this style, maybe we can use prices on the Bladerunner as a basic guide to what your guitar may be worth. According to the Blue Book, the value of a Bladerunner in Excellent to Very Good condition falls between $1,700 - $1,500. Chances are the Guild will be valued a little higher than the Schecter just due to the fact it was marketed by a traditional American guitar company, but this should give you a place to start when considering value.

These cut-out guitars will always be associated with mid 1980's style and should be collectible due to their signature design.

[mrdavidadenton]

Thank for for the well reasoned review. I can't find any 'book' values either, but I would like to think it is comparable with the Guild you mentioned. I would be tempted to sell it at that price (I am a player and not a collector) and I would probably buy a cheaper axe with part of the money.

[darthyahya]