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Posted by: Ryan Nov 6 2007, 04:33 AM
I was watching that anqutie show, where people bring in there old junk, and they tell them how much its worth.
This one lady brought in like a 1954 telecaster, or something close to that year.
It was an alright looking tele, but I still woudlnt buy it.
Can you guess how much it went for?
haha 30 thousand some dollars.
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Nov 6 2007, 04:37 AM
This one lady brought in like a 1954 telecaster, or something close to that year.
It was an alright looking tele, but I still woudlnt buy it.
Can you guess how much it went for?
haha 30 thousand some dollars.
I saw that - I was guessing maybe 3-4k ...
Posted by: Ryan Nov 6 2007, 04:43 AM
Yeah me to. But wow, it was 30 thousand. Seriously, who would pay for something like that? Collectors maybe? Thats a bit expensive for an old guitar that was in that great of shape IMO.
Posted by: Pavel Nov 6 2007, 04:43 AM
That's not a lot - i saw on some euronews or something - something like 1st Hendrix's Strat was sold on the auction for 450,000$
Posted by: Ryan Nov 6 2007, 04:43 AM
WOW
Posted by: purple hayes Nov 6 2007, 04:44 AM
Is that what someone else would pay for it or what it's estimated value was?
Maybe they just throw out overly high numbers to keep people interested.
Posted by: Ryan Nov 6 2007, 04:46 AM
Maybe they just throw out overly high numbers to keep people interested.
Estimated Value, and maybe they do (do) that!!
Posted by: tonymiro Nov 6 2007, 04:54 AM
I saw an article some time ago where they stated that guitar prices off quality vintage instruments had outperformed house and stock market price rises over a 30-40 year period. I've been trying to convince the wife that we should sell the house and put the proceeds in to buying me lots of vintage guitars 
.
Cheers,
Tony
Posted by: Animosity Nov 6 2007, 05:00 AM
That guitar was just that high because Hendrix played it!
Thirty thousand for a guitar that no one famous ever played is a ridiculous sum of money compared to 450,000!
Posted by: Fabian Schulz Nov 6 2007, 05:02 AM
.Cheers,
Tony
great idea, I think she was enthusiastic about that
Posted by: Smikey2006 Nov 6 2007, 05:12 AM
I wonder what vai's ibanez signature with his own blood in it will sell for when hes dead? 
Posted by: muris Nov 6 2007, 05:15 AM
Yeah,money is that is.
Lucky us,these people don't buy the instrument,
they buy an item just to show it to somebody.
And missing lots of joy imo.
Posted by: tonymiro Nov 6 2007, 05:21 AM
Very strangely all she does is laugh at me when I suggest it Fabian. Don't understand why
.Cheers,
Tony
Posted by: shredmandan Nov 6 2007, 05:24 AM
That doesnt suprise me at all.Fender just really started making electric's in the mid 40's and im sure that telecaster was all original and probably close to you of the first years that started making them.A 1941 Martin D-28 i had i sold for $5000.00 and later found out it was worth $25,000.00 
.
Also a original late 50's Gibson Les Paul could go for almost $300,000.00 and most of the 60's models can grab $150,000.00 easy.Thats not even talking about the 60's stratocaster's there similar but a little less expensive.Really its how bad a wealthy person wants these guitars that you just really cant find anymore.Think about it,if you were completly rich had all these other models you collected and were missing one to add to the collection you would pay a insane amount for the guitar.I know i would.
Only thing that bums me out is i dont see half as many guitars now-a -days picking up value as well as these did.Really anything for that matter like comic books especially sports cards.It seems collecting stuff for the future now will not end up paying off like the stuff from the early 1900's has Thats just my opinion though
Really what will make it sell for high or low depends on how many were made and how rare the item is.Thats really what drives all things into insane prices is its amount of production and quality of the company that made it.
Posted by: tonymiro Nov 6 2007, 05:36 AM
What saddens me Dan are the collectors who buy and so push prices up but who never play the guitars they buy - all they are are an investment. All that does is push the prices up beyond the reach of mere mortals like most (all 
) of us here on GMC who would actually love, cherish and play the thing.
Cheers,
Tony
Posted by: Pavel Nov 6 2007, 06:49 AM
As far as i know the estimated value was 300,000 but it was sold for 450,000 -> that must be a really rich guitar fan
Posted by: muris Nov 6 2007, 06:52 AM
.Cheers,
Tony
Posted by: ZakkWylde Nov 6 2007, 07:05 AM
I think the most expensive guitar ever was a Fender Strat signed by over 50 Rock Stars (Brian May,Mick Jagger...) and it was sold for 2.23 million dollars for a charity project in Asia
Posted by: shredmandan Nov 6 2007, 07:08 AM
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I believe your correct on this Pavel
.I think it was valued at $300,000 and it went way over its apprasied value
Posted by: The Uncreator Nov 6 2007, 10:45 AM
Hell, i remember one of hendrix's strats went for like $6,000,000, some guy offered that much but the family wouldnt sell, it was like in guitar world or something of the sorts.
Posted by: Slammer Nov 6 2007, 10:59 AM
Blackie was the name of Eric Clapton's guitar that he used all throughout the 70's and 80's.
Before the Tsunami relief guitar sold, it was the previous Record Setter
Posted by: Smikey2006 Nov 6 2007, 11:07 AM
It must be a real credit to the guitar maker when one of their first instruments sells for sucha high value. gives you a huge place in the world. Imagining the feeling almost makes me want to start making guitars
Posted by: Slammer Nov 6 2007, 11:13 AM
A Smikey Smashocaster
Posted by: Understudy Nov 6 2007, 11:34 AM
It is shocking to see what vintage gear has for price tags. I have been going to the bookstore on sundays , getting coffee with my wife and we just read for a few hours. My new favorite magazine is Vintage Guitar. It showcases vintage gear from guitars and amps to effects and recording gear. Most of the advertisements in the mag are for boutique type guitar shops that carry mostly vintage gear and they all have price lists. They had an article with an amp tech that used to work with many huge bands. He now is one of the foremost authorities on vintage tubes. Anyway this guy bought 2 early 50's Gibsons. When the reporter asked how much he paid, he said "my only comment is, they were more than home". I can highly recommend checking out this mag if you are interested in the vintage price market. It's a really good read and some of the pics are cool too, for me at least who will most likely never see some of the stuff in the "flesh". Anyway, check out the mag, you won't be disappointed in the vintage stuff
Posted by: blindwillie Nov 6 2007, 06:17 PM
I think this is ridiculous: http://www.jamshop.se/gitarr-el/, browse down a bit.
http://www.jamshop.se/html/vanhalenfenderstratfront_and-back.jpg
That would be close to 22000 euro. It's ugly and it's a replica! It's a raped guitar! It's abused. And it's... and it's... I can't find the words for it.
Posted by: botoxfox Nov 6 2007, 06:24 PM
http://www.jamshop.se/html/vanhalenfenderstratfront_and-back.jpg
That would be close to 22000 euro. It's ugly and it's a replica! It's a raped guitar! It's abused. And it's... and it's... I can't find the words for it.
Must be the biggest ripoff ever. If you want that guitar, you'd be much better off making it yourself...
Posted by: Pavel Nov 6 2007, 07:55 PM
For all that money you can get yourself a guitar-production-custom-shop! I don't see a point in buying such a guitar!
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