dgkchaney Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I have a 1971 ES 335 which is all original except for the tuning keys. It has the original case with it that is all beat up so I have bought a new case because such a fine guitar deserves a nice home. The question here is does having the original case even in not so good condition add value to the instrument. I still play it and the new case will ensure that it remains in excellent condition but can I get rid of the old case and not diminish the value of the guitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 My advice is to just stash the case somewhere and if you ever try to sell the guitar, offer to include the original case with it. It may matter to a potential buyer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) Personally I could care less about the original case. I know people go insane about their case csuse it has the pink original fluff in it. As long as it comes with a decent one. I don't play cases I play guitars. A case is something I put a guitar in to get from point A to point B. But for resale value maybe. Edited February 10, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: ... But for resale value maybe. ...as ksdaddy said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 In 1982 my father bought a new (1981) Martin M-38. It came in one of those blue thermoplastic cases. He didn't like them because he was afraid of banging the guitar on the aluminum edges. He bought a new plywood case, no idea what brand, but right in line with any good case. I think he sold the brand new blue case to the pawn shop for $50 just to be rid of it. In that particular case (no pun intended) I wish he had stuffed it in the attic because it would bring a couple hundred bucks or more nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, ksdaddy said: In 1982 my father bought a new (1981) Martin M-38. It came in one of those blue thermoplastic cases. He didn't like them because he was afraid of banging the guitar on the aluminum edges. He bought a new plywood case, no idea what brand, but right in line with any good case. I think he sold the brand new blue case to the pawn shop for $50 just to be rid of it. In that particular case (no pun intended) I wish he had stuffed it in the attic because it would bring a couple hundred bucks or more nowadays. I'm going into the vintage case buisness. 1st customer rct. I like the Martin thermoplastic cases better than Geib ones. Guess I'm weird that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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