MIK 335

[stevekolt]

I’m looking at a MIK 335, 1999 model per seller. Looks to be in great shape. Natural finish (my fave), new Grover machines, and hard shell Epi case. It would be a 2 hour drive each way for me to check it out. Price is $250…
Good deal? Worth the time and effort to check it out? What is the group consensus?

Thanks

 

[stevekolt]

Not familiar with the MIK models.

 

[RR-Ramblers]

Great deal. I have a 1999 MIK DOT 335. One of the nicest guitars I have ever owned. Hardshell Epi case alone is $125++.

 

[Rusty Chops]

$250 and gas money? I sure would.

 

[soulman969]

$250 with a HSC seems like a screaming bargain to me.

 

[Robb]

Sounds like a sweet deal.

 

[stevekolt]

Thanks everyone. The seller is telling me the weight is “about” ten pounds, does that seem realistic? I want to get an actual weight, that would be heavier than my ‘59 Lemonburst LP…

 

[Speyside2023]

I’m looking at a MIK 335, 1999 model per seller. Looks to be in great shape. Natural finish (my fave), new Grover machines, and hard shell Epi case. It would be a 2 hour drive each way for me to check it out. Price is $250…
Good deal? Worth the time and effort to check it out? What is the group consensus?

Thanks

This project started as a Peerless Korean DOT. I manhandled it into a 330 with a center block. Added Dog Ear Ceramic P-90s I got off eBay for pittance. It Sounded Phenominal! Never changed the Pots to 250k either!
I also had a MIK Casino. It was a Feedback Monster. Sold it, and put this together.
I was diagnosed with the Big C, left me to weak to handle full sized Semi-Hollows any more
Build Quality was Great on all my MIK Epi’s!
The ES 339 Pro, and Casino Coupes came out… I jumped on those, MIC construction Great on the Coupe. The finish on the ES 339 was loaded with Solvent Pop and Orange Peel! I wet sanded and buffed that out, now it Rules. Some MODS here and there.
The ES 335s came out later than the DOT. I would have preferred that over the DOT! I thought about it, then I got sick.
It worked out for me! Back in the day MIK was PRIMO!
So take the ride, maybe for the effort, you could try and get $25-$50 taken off?
That’s cheaper than shipping it, Good Luck

 

[stevekolt]

Oh well, sold before I could get back to the seller.
SIGH…

 

[Timflyte]

Bummer.
A deal like that would be hard to pass up. Did you see pictures ? That would be the only thing that would put me off ( that and having the $250 cash on hand lol ).
My MIK is a Cherry red , previous owner installed locking tuners. I got that & a hard shell case about 5 miles from home back in 2010 ( seems like only yesterday ) for $450. Very solid guitar with that center block. One thing different on these than my friends who has a newer model , the neck binding is black. His is white and doesn't have the dot markers on the fret board.

 

[Speyside2023]

Oh well, sold before I could get back to the seller.
SIGH…

That

 

[Speyside2023]

That’s a Drag, but there are loads of used instruments on the market. I love natural myself, they are rare?!?!
Timing, is what it amounts to!
Good Luck in your Quest!

 

[Charles Carter]

I love natural myself,

Me too! ( A movement for natural guitar lovers?)

 

[Speyside2023]

Me too! ( A movement for natural guitar lovers?)

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The J-200 Artist LTD. Is one of The Best Deals I ever got. Scored from MF when they first got them! Made like a Masterbuilt with the Strip down the back. Book matched as you can get. Gossamer Maple, light passes through it. The bridge started to belly the top out. I installed a Bridge Doctor. Breedlove guitars use the Bridge Dr., I understand?!?!
Took care of that problem, and added a Great Resonance to the guitar.
It’s Light, sings and projects like no other acoustic I’ve ever owned. So much, I added Twin Pickguards to quiet it down a touch.

My Casino Coupe, light and Beautiful as well!!!
I Love Grain, and both have Outstanding patterns!
Two of my Fave Epiphones!!!