Gibson Artist Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I spotted this 1959 es 125 on CL and noticed it had a headstock repair that looks like it was literally split in half and glued back together. Does this effect value? I was watching an episode of pawn stars once and someone had a 60s Gibby hollowbody and it was only worth 1500. This is a 59 but had a headstock repair and the seller is asking 1250, my question is what would that be worth if it was never damaged? Here is the guitar http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/msg/4068777978.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 There's an ES-225TDC in 'Exceptionally Fine' condition currently at Gruhn's with an asking price of $3,500. The 125, obviously, is one step down the scale so, perhaps $2,500 in EXF condition. In rough state with headstock repair? $1,250 sounds perhaps a tad pricey even if it was repaired properly. IMHO. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Makes me wish I still had my 56 Es-125 T. That was still mint when I sold it in 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 That's too rich for a guitar that: - Has an added pickup. - Cracked headstock. - Rough looking headstock. (I am sure the rest of the guitar is tat rough) - If pots were added in the coversion I wonder if they kept the two old ones in there as these guitars are often cannibalized for original parts for more expensive models like ES-335 and Les Pauls. These are common and have seen them in much better shape for the same price. If I was looking for one of these I would take a pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 That's too rich for a guitar that: - Has an added pickup. - Cracked headstock. - Rough looking headstock. (I am sure the rest of the guitar is tat rough) - If pots were added in the coversion I wonder if they kept the two old ones in there as these guitars are often cannibalized for original parts for more expensive models like ES-335 and Les Pauls. These are common and have seen them in much better shape for the same price. If I was looking for one of these I would take a pass. Thanks riff and pip i appreciate your honesty. Im gonna pass on it, tho i will eventually get a gibby hollowbody the cracked headstock scares the dickens out of me. I could always find an original pickup but as was stated earlier, if you can get it with the originals in same price why bother? I almost traded for a 135 2 weeks ago but ill keep looking and am certainly am enjoying trying new gibbys when i get the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Makes me wish I still had my 56 Es-125 T. That was still mint when I sold it in 67. I wasnt even born till 69 but i have an appreciation for those old guitars, they got a special feel. I once heard a late 50s tele in a store that was original and roadworn pretty hard but man, it had the most amazing bite to it. Ive tried several newer teles and couldnt replicate the same tone but maybe a custom shop might?? Ive heard pre cbs and cbs fender strats and honestly i couldnt tell much of a difference in that model but i was always told the 70s gibbys were lower quality then 60s or 80s yet the 2 i heard really screamed so i guess its subjective to each git. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 1K is the best i'd do, too much going on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I could always find an original pickup but as was stated earlier, if you can get it with the originals in same price why bother? Well sure but the guitar would be still a conversion, it was originally a 125tc which is a single pickup model. From a resale perspective that is a minus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Well sure but the guitar would be still a conversion, it was originally a 125tc which is a single pickup model. From a resale perspective that is a minus. Oh, i didnt know it was originally a single pickup model. Thx for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblooded Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Agree with all that others have chimed in with on this one. While I'm not a huge vintage gear fan, I find the old ES 125 models really sexy. The Guitar Center down the street from work got this one in the other day. It's a 1966 single PU non cutaway model, but is in really nice shape and comes with the original case. They have it pruced at $1399. http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgear/index.cfm?page=2&srch&category=37&q=allen%20park&distance=100&sort=0&dir=desc Plays real nice. Comes with the original case. If it were a cutaway I'd seriously consider bringing it home. I imagine it would be more expensive if it were though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblooded Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 And check this one out at Guitar Center in Birmingham Alabama. They're four stars indicates really nice condition. javascript: showPopupWindowScript('/display/disp_lisitingImage.cfm?listingId=109200869','109200869',600,600) I find using Guitar Center's "Used Gear" finder on the internet a great way to do a reality check on retail used gear pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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