ID this goodwill listing, Why is it over $400?

[wade63]

Curious if my agfers can figure out why this junkers bid is high? https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/48064094

[Brucebubs]

That's easy.
They've been reading on guitar forums with far too many 'it's old so it must be good' threads.

[wade63]

Originally Posted by Brucebubs

That's easy.
They've been reading on guitar forums with far too many 'it's old so it must be good' threads.

Ha, perhaps but I think someone recognizes the guitar and knows its value. Not for me mind you, just curious.

[Nctom]

It is a 50's, or maybe early 60's, Danelectro guitar. Quite coveted by vintage electric players.

[Jim Owen]

Originally Posted by Nctom

It is a 50's, or maybe early 60's, Danelectro guitar. Quite coveted by vintage electric players.

Yes. Most often, I see the double cutaway version—as used by Jimmy Page.

[frankmcr]

Silvertone U-1, 1950-60s, made by Danelectro. $500 and up on Reverb.

"...unknown if this works as it should..." says the ad, you would probably want to check on that before placing your bid .

[wade63]

Nice job guys! So are they coveted for their mystique or do they actually play good?

[frankmcr]

Originally Posted by wade63

Nice job guys! So are they coveted for their mystique or do they actually play good?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdEVLGhp4n8

[wade63]

Originally Posted by frankmcr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdEVLGhp4n8

Nice, now that's my kinda music and sweet vintage vibe, thanks.

[tippy5]

Lipstick PU's are great I love the late 90's Korean U3 Danelectro. Tone for days.

[AndrewG]

Originally Posted by wade63

Nice job guys! So are they coveted for their mystique or do they actually play good?

Here's the '59 reissue. Sounds great; plenty of twang and cool enough for Jimmy Page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFyu54qK-pA