jedzep Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Many memories of 1965-66. Thank God someone showed me where to put my fingers so they'd stay out of trouble. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260939230901 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Nice, but way too rich for my blood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 The seller is being VERY optimistic on the value of that guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 The seller is being VERY optimistic on the value of that guitar. That crossed my mind too. I don't follow archtop trends. What would you ballpark it's value at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I've been watching some Neil LeVang clips lately...here are buddy and neil tearing it up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6K49IbDcdI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKfyzEjYeRI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I've been watching some Neil LeVang clips lately...here are buddy and neil tearing it up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6K49IbDcdI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKfyzEjYeRI It's like watching evolution at work. I know Buddy is a Les Paul admirer/protege, and I recall at 15 walking into his place for my lesson, and seeing reel to reel recorders seemingly built into the walls, and an awesome pedal steel. Dazzling for a dopey kid that just wanted to learn how to play the opening riff from 'Satisfaction'. How pitiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 My offer for $1200 still stands!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 That crossed my mind too. I don't follow archtop trends. What would you ballpark it's value at? These actually sell locally for $5-6,000....but they really have to be in good shape....no need for repairs..Those are often on their last screw thread on the floating bridge and need neck resets. The fact that it had a 7th string which was removed means a cosmetic repair that will irk the collectors...so this is more of a players guitar. If it needs a neck reset subtract $700...fret job $300...etc. etc. This is a VERY soft market for Archtops, I would like to see what Larry says, but I would say around $4-4,500 depending on sound and need for repairs. It is easily double what it should sell for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I would like to see what Larry says Wily, you've just said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Wily, you've just said it. Larry, I'm pretty sure that those tuners are not original....those Grovers look to be late 50's or 60's vintage.......again this is NOT a collector, I don't think the fame of the previous owners add's that much to the value... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 While I certainly never begrudge anybody getting every last dime they can for a really nice guitar, whether you see the price as reasonable or not depends on whether you see the story that goes with it being worth an additional $5K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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