Anybody here ever seen a Fender Flame?

[mrblanche]

I hear there may have been as few as 650 made in the one year they were made, 1984. And I hear it took 3 years to get all of those sold.

I happen to know someone who has one, although I've never seen it (but my brother has). How hard should I work at buying it? It belonged to her husband, who died recently, and she wants to hold onto it for sentimental reasons.

[VintAxe]

Hi mrblanche.

I'd never heard of a Fender Flame before but they show up in the newest edition of the Blue Book. Looks like they were MIJ and only produced in 1984. They came in three different models: Standard, Elite and Ultra. Values look strong at $950-$1,200 in Exec+ condition depending on the model.

Did you make an offer for the guitar?

[mrblanche]

I did. But the owner's widow doesn't currently want to part with it. It will probably get stolen and pawned by one of the grandchildren.

[erikzen]

Purely based on ettiquette I would leave it alone, if not for good, then for at least a couple of years. She may not know what she has but it's hers and you should respect that. If she chooses to give it to a family member, that's her choice also.