There are several "Blue Books" published that purport to illustrate the wholsale and retail value of specific models...these are ususally very conclusive and are published once a year....
However...look on eBay...once you learn how to navigate the site, you can find ACTUAL SALES INFORMATION on a wide variety of products.
A 14 year old guitar is certainly not "vintage"(most "vintage" guitars aren't even vintage!!!), so wear and tear are the major considerations; although tonal response rarely has much to do with the actual selling price...
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The best thing to do is bring the guitar to a reputable dealer and get more info. If you are not so familiar with all of the details of the guitar, like what is and may not be original, you should definitely have the guitar looked over by someone who is more knowledgeable about these things. Value can vary greatly depending on originality, color (some colors are more rare and more valuable) and condition. If there is any damage to the instrument, that can also affect the value. My best advice is to have it evaluated by a pro who is familiar with the model and value of instruments on today's market.
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Thanks for your reply. That is a good idea, as I haven't found the blue books yet. I'm sure the guitar is what he says it is (I'd trust him with anything but being on-time). I'm just not sure of its dollar value, and I don't think he knows either.
Regards, Cliff
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here is a cheap way to get an idea on the value of used guitars-pick up a copy of 'vintage guitar' magazine-there are many articles, salespeople,shows,companys and basic rules for purchase or sale of guitars.
