dadtkm Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Not really sure what happened. Maybe life got in the way , who knows but it's time to move on. I have decided to sell my 137 but I'm having a hard time coming up with an asking price. I searched the internet for a few days, looking at everything 137 but only found one for sale. Looking for advice or somewhere that might be able to help out a little. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Never heard of that model but I just looked it up and it’s very cool. Sorry I can’t help with the price besides advising you to check completed listings on reverb or eBay if possible I’d love to see a pic of your 137 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I don't know where you're located but I'd say price it like a Les Paul Standard, maybe a little more and see what happens. I don't know how much of a market there is for them but I wouldn't sell it if I were you, that seems like something you'll come to regret. Picture a gigantic, wider Les Paul with a some weight relief, a fairly fat neck, tall frets and the ToneSuck Device and that's pretty much it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT eibach Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Wow, fancy ... super good looking guitar. I would suggest that since the guitar market is hot, price at the high end of whatever band you were thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I'm guessing an ES137 probably would go for 2500-2800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 That's about the price range I was thinking. Maybe he came to his senses as I didn't see one on Reverb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 The market for used guitars is a little crazy right now what with the long wait for new guitar orders. But I'm not sure a 137 Custom will bring LP Custom prices? As I recall the 137 was a maple/poplar/maple sandwich for body and top, not a solid mahogany with carved maple top. Although I may be wrong and the top is a solid carved wood? But as I recall these were quite a bit less expensive than a LP when they were new, so I would think the corresponding used price would also be a little less. At the same time there were not that many of these made compared to the number of LPs and 335s that are out there so I supposed the scarcity would drive the price up to someone who really wants one. I remember trying one when they came out - and it was a rock machine. Comfortable (light) with fast action and some pretty hot pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 You remember correctly aside from the weight, it's similar to a Lucille but feels bigger due to the wider body. I think it's one of Gibson's best guitars but the whims of fashion, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadtkm Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Thank you for the replies. I was reaching out looking for a fair value. There isn't very much information , price wise on these guitars. I am still on the fence about moving on. I play my acoustic more even though they hang side by side . Now I have a better feel for where to start. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadtkm Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 By the way , the picture is what my guitar looks like. The site wouldn't let me load a picture of mine. Said the file was to big. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 $2500-3200 seems to be the going rate, any higher than that and it'll probably sit forever. There might come a time when you want a change from the acoustic and you'll be kicking yourself - the money will be long gone and so will the guitar. I don't think you'll find a better guitar than what you've got. I use a photo editing site (IrfanView) and then a photo hosting site (imgur) and for imgur you copy Direct Link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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