Buying old non-working or beat up guitars

[MR703]

Does anyone know the best way to go about buying an old electric guitar from a store or private seller that I can refurbish. I've tried looking on craigslist and ebay but I'm having trouble with what words to use in the search. I want something that maybe doesn't work, or that is just too beat up to sell. Vintage or just cool looking.

Maybe a junk store would be the best place to start? I live in the DC area, there has to be someplace within a hundred mile radius that has what I'm looking for, I just can't seem to find it.

Any insight you have would be helpful. I just would love to be playing some beat up guitar that looks weathered with refurbished parts I put in it. Thanks!

[jdkolles2]

no clue man. ive been trying to find the same stuff. ebay just isnt working out for me either. garage sales and auctions?

[Crazy#41]

Pawn shops?

[dmbyeahh]

try a school......my old H.S had the shittiest most beat up Samicks (worst guitar ever) i took one home never brought it back but they might sell you one!

[btn1111]

pawn shops, garage sales, friends...umm...you can find cheap guitars on ebay but they usually aren't beat up because people figure you can't sell a beat up guitar on ebay i guess. Look around, you'll find it...just make sure the body is made out of good wood and with some work you can fix it up to be a real nice guitar.

[GeorgeJr.]

just got an old Decca for free

i have no idea if it even plays

[MR703]

Thanks!