02R96 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 eBay I like the free shipping part! Dan "I hate what I've become, trying to escape who I am..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Zero bids at $20k. Maybe vintage ain't what it used to be. I'm always interested in the perceived value of 56 Strats, since I will retire someday on the proceeds from my 56 Strat. I've seen asking prices recently well into the $30k range on Craigslist, but no idea if these ever sell. Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Oooo...Original CASE! How DID he come up with that price? Did somebody famous once own it? Even if I had more money than sense, I wouldn't bid higher than a grand, IF that. Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEHpicker Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I guess if you're a collector and have lots of disposable cash. Truth is, (with a few exceptions) the build quality of most guitars today is much better than the "vintage" guitars of yesteryear. I'm not talking about the crap guitar makers out there, but good luthiers are putting out some really great playing instruments nowadays - consistently. That being said... I'd L O V E to own a 59' Les Paul Standard or Goldtop, (but I bet my 90' plays & sounds just as nice). BTW - Scott, I hope your 56' Strat sells for a gazillion dollars one day! SEHpicker The further a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it." George Orwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I remember going to my first guitar show, and seeing signs on some collectible Fenders and Gibsons, proudly displayed with signs saying things like "Dallas Guitar Show Special!!! Only $35,000!!!" My mind went a little wonkyjog. Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Psmith Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Does it come with a house I can keep it in, because my wife would throw me out in the street with it, if I ever spent that much money on a guitar. "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I see this kinda crap on those "pawn shop" TV shows. The pawnbroker always has to remind people, "Just because something is old, doesn't make it valuble." If Fender quit making Strats in '57, and it was considered an iconic guitar THEN, the guy might be in line asking his price. But since you can get Strats today, and maybe with much improved electronics, it really doesn't make any sense. Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 $2,000 is my limit (new, used or collector) and it still has to look nice...not perfect...but nice. Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I actually don't have any preset limit in mind when shopping. And so far, the most expensive guitars I own are a Dean Time Capsule Cadillac and a couple of my Jon Kammerer guitars. But I have seen much pricier guitars I would buy, like Mykas or Crimsons. I'd even buy a Somogyi acoustic, which STARTS at $20k...IF if I had the money to spare (I may be in the upper 10%, but I don't have anything resembling THAT kind of cash just laying around). It doesn't stop me from giggling a bit when I see those price tags, though. Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 My $2,000 limit is self-imposed. It's funny but I was just looking at a Fall Limited Taylor 516 that runs $2,799 this morning that I would love to have and am still considering. So my limits can be broken. I've been trying to avoid GAS attacks and sell guitars instead of buying them, as I have too many guitars. The $20,000 price tag is no problem, but I would rather not spend that kind of money on a guitar. I paid $13,000 for a used Jeep Rubicon and would rather have it than an expensive collector guitar, as I'm not afraid of taking the jeep out for a ride... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertbluesman Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I don't get it, they make guitars so much better today than they did then. I had Strats and Tele's in the early 60's, and I liked them OK. I have an Agile Strat Clone $300 at Rhondo's Music a few years back I put in a set of Fender Noiseless pups in it, and it is the best Fender Style guitar I ever owned bar none. OK I get the collectors item value if it holds it's value over the years. I am not a collector, nor would I be even if I won the big Power Ball. So for collectors fine they can have it. Vintage don't interest me. dbm If it sounds good, it is good !! http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=143231&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 "...an old guitar is all he can afford when he gets up under the lights to play his thing..." Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haywired2 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Zero bids at $20k. Maybe vintage ain't what it used to be. I'm always interested in the perceived value of 56 Strats, since I will retire someday on the proceeds from my 56 Strat. I've seen asking prices recently well into the $30k range on Craigslist, but no idea if these ever sell. I've been in that GC vintage room in Hollywood several times and see high priced guitars on the wall for even more than that, but I often wonder what they really get. Les Paul Studio Deluxe, '74 Guild S100, '64 Strat, JCM 900 Combo, Peavey Classic 30 1x12, Peavey Classic 30 Head, CBG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 BTW - Scott, I hope your 56' Strat sells for a gazillion dollars one day! Me too. I hope the vintage thing just keeps getting pricier & pricier, since I will never be buying one of those instruments myself, but definitely want prices sky high whenever I get around to selling. Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I would pay 5K for that Strat. http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'm a very casual observer, ie I have no idea ...but weren't mid 50s strats going for much more than 20k a while back? Guitar Speak Podcast www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com https://www.facebook.com/guitarspeakpodcast www.itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/guitar-speak-podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'm a very casual observer, ie I have no idea ...but weren't mid 50s strats going for much more than 20k a while back? Yeah, I've been seeing asking prices in the $30k range on 50s Strats in the last couple years. Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 For my well-heeled friends: http://reverb.com/item/1606-gibson-trini-lopez-custom-1967-cherry-burst One of my faves ou of that bunch... http://reverb.com/item/18922-gibson-trini-lopez-1966-pelham-blue And a bargain on a similar guitar, for comparison: http://reverb.com/handpicked/rarest-of-the-rare?curated_set_slug=rarest-of-the-rare&condition=all&sort=price%7Cdesc Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Psmith Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I guess it's easy to say "No, thanks", when I don't have that kind of money to spend, but if I did? For that same $20,000 or so, I could have a handful of new guitars I'd play all the time, rather than one guitar I'd be afraid to change a pot or a tuner on, for fear of changing the resale value. "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred_C Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I guess it's easy to say "No, thanks", when I don't have that kind of money to spend, but if I did? For that same $20,000 or so, I could have a handful of new guitars I'd play all the time, rather than one guitar I'd be afraid to change a pot or a tuner on, for fear of changing the resale value. Winston, +1!! Although, I suppose that it's only expensive if you can't afford it. If you play cool, you are cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Psmith Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 IMHO, vintage/investment instruments are a form of speculation, at best, slow-motion gambling, at worst. It's great if an instrument appreciates in value, but if not? You'd better enjoy it for its own sake, or you'll have one hell of a case of buyer's remorse. "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Well, that goes for any kind of collecting, really. Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbqbob Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I think the market for vintage guitars has cooled a bit since its peak in the mid 2000s. There has been a craze for the 1958, 1959 and 1960 Sunburst Les Pauls and that craze peaked in the mid 2000s when they sold routinely for $200,000-$300,000 and more with at least one actually being sold in the $750,000 range. Tony Bacon even wrote a book in 2008 entitled, "Million Dollar Les Paul: In Search of the Most Valuable Guitar in the World". In this book he described how experts traveled around the country on the behalf of wealthy collectors authenticating and buying Sunburst Les Pauls. He ends the book speculating on when, not if, the first Les Paul sells for a million. If I recall, he was talking about a regular Les Paul and not one connected with a famous guitarist like Clapton or Page. Myself, I can't see spending 10s of thousands of dollars on any guitar much less half a million dollars but it has happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Here's a guy who thinks a 1961 Strat is worth $52k. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/msg/4072432281.html Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haywired2 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Here's a guy who thinks a 1961 Strat is worth $52k. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/msg/4072432281.html I saw that on CL. There's something that doesn't look right. The pick guard and pick up covers are too white. I have a '64 and they're almost mint green. http://imageshack.us/a/img823/4339/bw8j.jpg Les Paul Studio Deluxe, '74 Guild S100, '64 Strat, JCM 900 Combo, Peavey Classic 30 1x12, Peavey Classic 30 Head, CBG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkman Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 This reminds me of a conversation I had about twenty years ago, when some guy was trying to sell me a Soviet made Dragunov rifle. Him: This rifle is worth $4,000. Me: To who? Him: To a collector. Me: Well, I ain't one of those. I'll give you $1,500 tops. I rock; therefore, I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Lest anyone think that sky high prices only attend to Fenders & Gibsons from the 1950s, there's this historically significant guitar, just waiting for the right combination of unimaginable wealth, unbridled desire & near-certain insanity: http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Original-Gretsch-Chet-Atkins-6120-Black-Prototype-Sealed-Top-aka-DARK-EYES-/221291729345 Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Lest anyone think that sky high prices only attend to Fenders & Gibsons from the 1950s, there's this historically significant guitar, just waiting for the right combination of unimaginable wealth, unbridled desire & near-certain insanity: http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Original-Gretsch-Chet-Atkins-6120-Black-Prototype-Sealed-Top-aka-DARK-EYES-/221291729345 Chet is one of if not the, greatest guitar players IMHO. I can't find $350,000 dollars worth of love for one of his prototypes...or anyone else's for that matter. I'll bet there are other brands that demand some pretty high prices, like say an old Martin owned by someone special... Here's some more: http://www.themomi.org/museum/articles/more/10expensive.html with one D'Angelico teardrop valued at $500,000... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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