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Can anyone estimate a guitar value? (now with 100% more pics)
Posted on 2/27/13 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 2/27/13 at 2:01 pm
I have a Fender Telecaster, American made - the serial number indicates that it was made in the mid 80's.
It has numerous small "dings" from being played extensively for 15+ years in a church choir and other venues.
I can post a picture later, when I get home, right now I'm just curious as to it's worth, in a general fashion.
Everything works, and it holds its tune incredibly well.
It has numerous small "dings" from being played extensively for 15+ years in a church choir and other venues.
I can post a picture later, when I get home, right now I'm just curious as to it's worth, in a general fashion.
Everything works, and it holds its tune incredibly well.
This post was edited on 2/28/13 at 8:48 am
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Posted on 2/27/13 at 2:34 pm to cheese99
5 to 600
Posted on 2/27/13 at 3:06 pm to cheese99
Realistically could get $800 for it most likely
Posted on 2/27/13 at 3:45 pm to cheese99
What types of pickups? Hollow- or solid-body?
Also, which headstock is on it? Is it a tiny little tele headstock or more like the fat strat stock?
Also, which headstock is on it? Is it a tiny little tele headstock or more like the fat strat stock?
Posted on 2/27/13 at 3:48 pm to Jester
Actually, I looked, and they didn't produce the Deluxe in the mid-80s and the J5 is a recent design, so the headstock question is moot (or mute for some...).
Posted on 2/27/13 at 4:08 pm to TheDoc
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Realistically could get $800 for it most likely
That's on the high side I would think. I would expect more along the lines of 6-700. Not saying he couldn't get 8 for it but....
Posted on 2/27/13 at 4:22 pm to CottonWasKing
Just depends on the condition and if the parts are original
And the buyer
And the buyer
Posted on 2/27/13 at 4:28 pm to TheDoc
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Just depends on the condition
Condition doesn't sound great from the OP. $400-$600 depending on buyer.
Posted on 2/27/13 at 5:51 pm to Jester
I think it's in good condition, but then I think dings give a guitar character.
It hasn't been abused by any stretch - I played for years in a church choir and it got played at practice and Mass for 15 years.
It hasn't been abused by any stretch - I played for years in a church choir and it got played at practice and Mass for 15 years.
This post was edited on 2/27/13 at 5:52 pm
Posted on 2/27/13 at 5:58 pm to cheese99
$400 for an 80's American strat?
That's a damn good deal
80's American strat goes for around $800 FMV
That's a damn good deal
80's American strat goes for around $800 FMV
Posted on 2/27/13 at 6:09 pm to TheDoc
So, basically not much cheese...
Posted on 2/28/13 at 5:41 am to TheDoc
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$400 for an 80's American strat?
Tele, and dings are only character to the original owner. To a buyer, they are damage.
Posted on 2/28/13 at 6:17 am to Jester
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Tele, and dings are only character to the original owner. To a buyer, they are damage.
For a 40 year old rosewood/maple neck, especially played in a non smoke environment for at least 15 years in a church, someone would pay $400.
$750 give or take
Posted on 2/28/13 at 8:43 am to ItNeverRains
Pics! Apologies for the crappy camera on my phone.
This post was edited on 2/28/13 at 8:44 am
Posted on 2/28/13 at 8:46 am to cheese99
Double checked the serial number, and it looks like it was made in 89-90, not in the mid eighties like I thought. Sorry.
Posted on 2/28/13 at 9:03 am to cheese99
Cool looking guitar
Posted on 2/28/13 at 3:58 pm to cheese99
I would probably offer $350 tops for the guitar based on the pictures. It appears that it could use some repair and then TLC to prevent future degradation.
Posted on 2/28/13 at 4:01 pm to ItNeverRains
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40 year old
Closer to 25.
This post was edited on 2/28/13 at 4:02 pm
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