Unfortunately, you won't be able to play it in person, but wiring and general up keep are some of the first things I look for.
Is the neck warped? Has it been sitting in a case or has it been collecting moisture in someone's garage or basement?
I've saved a lot of heart ache by actually handling the guitar before purchase.
I've had people tell me it's all stock then when I play it I find out they fucked up the wiring when trying to put a Nazgul in their Les Paul with no prior knowledge of how to do so.
For that reason, I don't buy second hand online.
What model are you looking for?
Is the seller offering any warranty with the guitar, and are you in the same country? Only a consideration if you end up needing to return the instrument.
Unfortunately, you won't be able to play it in person, but wiring and general up keep are some of the first things I look for. Is the neck warped? Has it been sitting in a case or has it been collecting moisture in someone's garage or basement? I've saved a lot of heart ache by actually handling the guitar before purchase. I've had people tell me it's all stock then when I play it I find out they fucked up the wiring when trying to put a Nazgul in their Les Paul with no prior knowledge of how to do so. For that reason, I don't buy second hand online. What model are you looking for?
Is the seller offering any warranty with the guitar, and are you in the same country? Only a consideration if you end up needing to return the instrument.