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volumenbrutal Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Wow- you really took a few photos! A lot of people don't post any until prompted. At any rate, the serial number is pretty much sufficient by itself. :) Gibson's serial numbering system was messed up in this period, but my best guess is 1968. I thought it was much older at first glance (before seeing the serial number), because it has so much wear and tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volumenbrutal Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Wow- you really took a few photos! A lot of people don't post any until prompted. At any rate, the serial number is pretty much sufficient by itself. :) Gibson's serial numbering system was messed up in this period, but my best guess is 1968. I thought it was much older at first glance (before seeing the serial number), because it has so much wear and tear. the guy who I got it from told me 1958. but yeah, for what I have checked around looks like 1968 is the correct date. THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volumenbrutal Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Any ideas on how much would be a fair price for this thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Any ideas on how much would be a fair price for this thing? That's a tough one, especially considering the condition. I've been buying/selling/trading for many years, but I don't have any experience with a damaged/gutted piece like this, so I'll leave that to someone else. What really has to be taken into consideration is how much it would cost to repair/restore it. Do you have the headstock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volumenbrutal Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 That's a tough one, especially considering the condition. I've been buying/selling/trading for many years, but I don't have any experience with a damaged/gutted piece like this, so I'll leave that to someone else. What really has to be taken into consideration is how much it would cost to repair/restore it. Do you have the headstock? nope, just the body and the metal tailpiece. I'm seeing these tailpieces alone going for $200 to $400 at eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I agree with the 1968 dating. It's a shame about the headstock. Probably have to re-neck this guitar in order to get it back into playing condition. I do this kind of restoration work - check out my website - link below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volumenbrutal Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 I agree with the 1968 dating. It's a shame about the headstock. Probably have to re-neck this guitar in order to get it back into playing condition. I do this kind of restoration work - check out my website - link below. Great work! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 nope, just the body and the metal tailpiece. I'm seeing these tailpieces alone going for $200 to $400 at eBay. Not bent like that, however....... The guitar is going to have to be re-necked, and every component except the body and the tailpiece replaced. It's probably worth a few hundred bucks as it sits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'd agree that it's probably worth $400-500 in it's current condition, but you never know with eBay. "Project" guitars have been selling quite well. Usually going for more than I think they are worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volumenbrutal Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Yup! Sold for $692.07 (+$89 Shipping) at eBay. After all PayPal/eBay Charges and Packing Materials I have $578.23 left. Item already on its way to Chelsea, Michigan. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200748865685&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 Thank you guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Yup! Sold for $692.07 (+$89 Shipping) at eBay. After all PayPal/eBay Charges and Packing Materials I have $578.23 left. Item already on its way to Chelsea, Michigan. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200748865685&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 Thank you guys!! I think that's a fair price for both buyer and seller, and probably a better deal for you as seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Definitely a great deal for you, the seller! Amazing ,what people will buy, in a non-playing condition and what they will turn there noses up at....in playable condition! The Ebay market never ceases to amaze me! At the price that this 'husk' sold for, I can see why some people strip them and sell parts...Jes sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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