Vintage guns and guitars

[hittman]

If you think vintage Rugers ( or others ) are insanely expensive …. Go hunting for vintage guitars.

I have found a birth year ( 1959 ) near mint with original hard case Fender Stratocaster in 3 tone sunburst.

Like me, this guitar is LEFTY so you'd think there's a pretty limited customer base. Well …. It's still $45,000.00. And from what I've seen the past year it will bring it.

 

[Johnnu2]

Does that price include the strings...?

J.

 

[JAYDAWG]

If you think vintage Rugers ( or others ) are insanely expensive …. Go hunting for vintage guitars.

I have found a birth year ( 1959 ) near mint with original hard case Fender Stratocaster in 3 tone sunburst.

Like me, this guitar is LEFTY so you'd think there's a pretty limited customer base. Well …. It's still $45,000.00. And from what I've seen the past year it will bring it.

Just slide a couple of Rugers over to the classifieds, and TA-DA!!!
A new Fender Strat for hitman

JAYDAWG

 

[gnappi]

Any git made before around 1960 is stupid priced.

 

[hittman]

I saw a 1970 Strat bring $14k …. Still big money to me

 

[gnappi]

I saw a 1970 Strat bring $14k …. Still big money to me

Yeah, and people laughed at me when I got my CBS strat. It's a POS, should have bought a "Pre-CBS" Such foolishness. I play mostly Gibson nowadays but they had their "Norlin years" and I have no problem with them either.

 

[DerekR]

That KILLS me. About 30 years ago I sold a 1972 Strat and a 1971 Les Paul Custom. I also sold a Fender Blackface Deluxe reverb. I sure wish I had them now. I can't believe what that stuff from the early 70s is going for! The one I really regret selling is the Strat and the Deluxe Reverb. I think I paid $300 for the Strat, $300 for the Les Paul (at Gruhn Guitars in Nashville) and $150 for the Deluxe Reverb. lol

 

[hittman]

Good and old amps are expensive too.
I got lucky last year and found a Super Champ X2 in the $300 range. I know it's only 10 - 15 years old but is an excellent practice amp.

 

[DerekR]

Good and old amps are expensive too.
I got lucky last year and found a Super Champ X2 in the $300 range. I know it's only 10 - 15 years old but is an excellent practice amp.

I have a Champ X2....love that thing.

 

[jav]

If you think vintage Rugers ( or others ) are insanely expensive …. Go hunting for vintage guitars.

I have found a birth year ( 1959 ) near mint with original hard case Fender Stratocaster in 3 tone sunburst.

Like me, this guitar is LEFTY so you'd think there's a pretty limited customer base. Well …. It's still $45,000.00. And from what I've seen the past year it will bring it.

I don't play anymore but I guess my old Gibson I think it's a 1950 or so I think it's worth something s

 

[caryc]

Can anyone tell me what this Gibson Epiphone is worth. I purchased it in 1991. It is virtually unplayed.

 

[jav]

Good and old amps are expensive too.
I got lucky last year and found a Super Champ X2 in the $300 range. I know it's only 10 - 15 years old but is an excellent practice amp.

I have one of these also old tube amp I should check where to sell this stuff I don't use

 

[hittman]

Shipping will kill you with the weight of that amp.
I'd seek out a local trusted music store …. See if they'll buy them or do a consignment.
Or call Norm's Rare Guitars in Tarzana for help.

 

[jav]

Thanks for that info yes I like to find someone I can trust music store us the best bet I guess

 

[Kevin]

To the OP, do those vintage guitars sound better? How is this one worth $45k???

And seriously? They are selling at that price? Wow!

 

[jav]

I think it just a rare item hard to come by not much around but yes they can fetch that price to collectors

 

[gnappi]

Can anyone tell me what this Gibson Epiphone is worth. I purchased it in 1991. It is virtually unplayed.

The bad news on Epi is that unless it's really an unusual model like the Genesis or a model made Before Gibson got hold of them they don't have much collector interest.

 

[Fox Mike]

I am always on the lookout for old Martins. Their prices are 'expensive' enough new but an old used one is also right up there. I am not into the electric side of guitars so a 'flat top box' is my preference. Check out the used prices.
https://cheaper99.com/used martin g...guitars&utm_content=adgroup [19|w3|b]: {4-us}

 

[DerekR]

Are all of the cool guitars and amps in California?? lol

 

[Gopher]

The things you see on Facebook Marketplace.