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Vintage Electrics
I have somewhat unexpectedly been given possession of some pretty vintage electrics. I have a 1968 Telecaster (bound) in great shape with all the original parts—a 1969 ES-335 in nearly perfect shape. The tailpiece was replaced, although I have the original. Also, a 1968 Black Les Paul Custom, all original. There is a 1973 Wine (Wino) Gibson Les Paul Custom. Finally, the coolest 70s Andy Summers custom Hamer A5, which is so cool I might have to hang on to that one.
Does anyone have a suggestion as to who might honestly and fairly appraise these guitars for re-sale? |
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Try Elderly: www.elderly.com ...
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What's your address, and when is nobody home?
Elderly was a good suggestion, but it's pretty far from California. If you're just looking for a phone or online appraisal, you might also consider Gruhn's, Carter's, Guitar Emporium, Fiddler's Green — shoot, there are hundreds to choose from. Who sells high-end guitars near you? Personally, I'd download Vintage Guitar Price Guide 2023. It's good. They get their prices by talking regularly to places like Elderly and Gruhn's. Last edited by Charlie Bernstein; 12-04-2023 at 03:54 PM. |
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Check out Norm's Rare Guitars in Tarzana, CA. They are well-respected. Be sure to indicate that you need an insurance/resale appraisal for the open market and not what they will give you for them. Joe Bonamassa is a friend of Norm, as are many other vintage lovers.
Bob
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LA Vintage Guitar Burbank and Van Nuys.
Guitar Shoppe Laguna Beach. Long Beach has a few good shops. Google it. |
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Ah, yes, thank you, Matthew. I'm aware of those shops. Yes, it's easy to Google Shops that offer appraisal services, but it's a whole different story googling "honesty and fair treatment." Google doesn't do that very well. I was kinda looking for some Acoustic Guitar Forum personal experiences. |
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Man, Joseph, those are some very cool guitars!
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Wow! Super nice collection. I'd hold on to them all if I were you. I've used Gruhn's for appraisals and you can just email them with good quality photos and history and they come back with an estimate.
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