upl8tr Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Hi Guys, Looking for a general opinion from anyone that knows anything about LP's this old to try and establish what they think it is worth. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250574999461&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT I know that’s an open ended question, so let me be clear about what I’m asking. I can buy a new Standard for around 1700 quid, therefore is this worth the same because of the vintage aspect or is it worth more or less? I know it is only worth what I am willing to pay, but it must also have a "Real" value and that is what I’m asking for a general consensus to help me decide. I REALLY need this advice because I have a total lack of restraint and common sense when it comes to LP’s, LOL!!! Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Too late I got it..........................thanks for lookin out ...............................j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I'd venture a guess at $2500-3000 US Dollars. Appears to be in good shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwness Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Ya double I think your right on the money 2500-3000. That is a nice old LP CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upl8tr Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 I'd venture a guess at $2500-3000 US Dollars. Appears to be in good shape okay' date=' well that's about the same as a new standard in Sterling, so it's a case of you pay the money you take your choice I suppose. Next logical question is what is the more desirable instrument to have, I personally would rather have the old model. Just need to wait and see how the bidding goes. Mmmm? Dilemmas, who needs them Ps, still looking for other opinions so keep em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Well, if you are playing a lot, let's say every day 1-2 hours of practice, and you gig 1-3 times a month, personally I would choose the used one, the value will only go up as long as you don't modify (I'm a mod freak) so 4 what it's worth. The nes LP's are nice, you get to break it in, but there's nothing like a feel of a nice smooth broken in LP. As of late, I have seen a lot of high-end LP's coming out of the factory looking awesome but the fret work is C grade (IMO) lots of rough edges but a good luthier can take care of that. Look............ and Gibson for that matter is a life-time investment provided you don't beat the crap out of it and drop it. You'll never lose value and it's something you can have your whole life and still pass on to your kids to have. I have many Gibsons, too many to list here, but each and every one is different, they all give me tons of satisfaction, and they make your life happier, do what you feel is best. Either way you'll have a Gibson and that in itsself is an accomplishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xinnix Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'd say with the changes made to it you would be lucky to get 2k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 That guitar was made Sept 26th, 1977. My 14th birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBlues Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'd say with the changes made to it you would be lucky to get 2k. I agree... to replace the original pickups to somthing of that period would cost about $500... But it is a beautiful guitar in great shape... I have seen customs from this year all original in good shape sell for about $2200... So this one I would say is worth about $1800... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xinnix Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 That guitar was made Sept 26th' date=' 1977. My 14th birthday![/quote'] Sell it to deepblue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwness Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I'd say with the changes made to it you would be lucky to get 2k. Ya I guess you guys are right. 2500-3000 is to high. Thats what I get for looking at the pic's and not reading the info on the guitar. Good save there guys. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upl8tr Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 Ya I guess you guys are right. 2500-3000 is to high. Thats what I get for looking atthe pic's and not reading the info on the guitar. Good save there guys. CW Hi all, Re: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250574999461&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT This LP ended up selling for £1555+20 postage (2473 USD) which even without the advice from here would have been WAY above what I would have been willing to pay. Ach well, nothing ventured, nothing gained, I suppose. Cheers to all who replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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