Bluenote Music was the largest vintage guitar, fx, amp dealer between Washington DC and Nashville.
Their showroom used to be in Salem Va off I 81.
Unfortunately they are no longer in business, but this is what Steve Carlisle had to say about it when they were still going…
“I have over 20 years experience in appraisals,repairs,restoration, and sales. We converted a bar to a larger showroom and now have the only ‘guitar bar’ I know of! We buy,sell, trade, consign all manner of vintage instruments. We understand the collector and the player and appreciate both. We cater to the professional musician and love to keep them employed! Come to see us -either at our sight or at our ‘guitar bar’ -serving up only the finest in vintage instruments!”
You can discuss Bluenote below.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Alvarez model number 5027?
I wondered if you ever found out anything about the Alvarez model 5027? I have one too and wondered the same. Thanks
: I was wondering what an Alvarez 5027 is worth. Inside the guitar at under the tross rod is the Letter N and then under it are the numbers 022301. I think it was made in 1990. Any imformation would be great!
: I wondered if you ever found out anything about the Alvarez model 5027? I have one too and wondered the same. Thanks
I have one as well my dad bought it in 1981 and it is 23 years old same model number and serial number 040201 and was wondering what the price of it would be today so if u find out plz let me know. Thanks
: : I was wondering what an Alvarez 5027 is worth. Inside the guitar at under the tross rod is the Letter N and then under it are the numbers 022301. I think it was made in 1990. Any imformation would be great!
I was wondering what an Alvarez 5027 is worth. Inside the guitar at under the tross rod is the Letter N and then under it are the numbers 022301. I think it was made in 1990. Any imformation would be great!
I have a Takomine & co model # T-307 I was hoping someone could give me an ideal of it’s worth.
i have a acoustic YAMAHA CJ-818SB CURIOUS OF WHAT IT IS WORTH DARK BROWN FINISH OUTSIDE OF GUITAR INNER LIGHT BROWN LOOKS LIKE AN OLD GUITAR IF YOU CAN GET BACK TO ME MUCH APPRECIATED THANK YOU
Have an alverez cutaway dreadnaught – plywood top, mod 5064, ser#45988, also has "30. 3.79" stamped on the label. Anybody have a value and info on this guitar? Bought a new solid spruce top 3 months ago, an RD20SC for more than was paid for the 5064. It sucks comparitively and the 5064 was smashed and rebuilt.
looking for 1978 electra/lespaul copy with built in effects
I have recently acquired a 1975 Fender Precision (F-Series Bass, Serial Number 636211). The bass is in okay condition, with some cosmetic blemishes, but sounds excellent, no background noise even with volume turned up to max. I was wondering what a bass like this might got for.
This Lp re issue plays like a dream, ive gotten apraisals from $300-$1500, E-mail me if you know anything.
Almost brand new in really good shape
I have a 1980 acoustic Fender, Model F-05, it is in MINT condition, not one scratch on it, and was wondering if anybody knew how much it would be worth now, 2003.
I just recieved a 1975 fender F-05 MINT .. was wondering the value
: I have a 1980 acoustic Fender, Model F-05, it is in MINT condition, not one scratch on it, and was wondering if anybody knew how much it would be worth now, 2003.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Takamine F400S
: Hi, I have a Takamine&Co. F400S twelve string. it was made on Aug. 31 1978. I would like to know more about it’s origins and value. I would really appreciate your time in this matter
: Thanks Jeremy
: : Hi, I have a Takamine&Co. F400S twelve string. it was made on Aug. 31 1978. I would like to know more about it’s origins and value. I would really appreciate your time in this matter
: : Thanks Jeremy
I have the same guitar built Oct 31 1979. All I know is that Takamine was sued by Martin as this was an EXACT copy and were tolt to stop production. Mine is in mint shape and is still the best sounding and playing 12 sting that I have or anyone who plays it have played
Dan
: Hi, I have a Takamine&Co. F400S twelve string. it was made on Aug. 31 1978. I would like to know more about it’s origins and value. I would really appreciate your time in this matter
: Thanks Jeremy
Jeremy, I have an F400S I bought new in 1978, had never heard of Takamine at the time, just thought it was a very good quality ax for the bucks ( $300?). Have been in love with it ever since.
It is a copy of a Martin 12 string, of course, they are made in Japan, our 1978 models probably aren’t real valuable, but I still feel it’s close to the Martins I have, would not part with it, though I’ve always thought of putting some better tuners on it!
John Evans
According to a sales rep at Takamine, the F400S is laminate rosewood and solid spruce.
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: Hi, I have a Takamine&Co. F400S twelve string. it was made on Aug. 31 1978. I would like to know more about it’s origins and value. I would really appreciate your time in this matter
: Thanks Jeremy
What’s the street value of the Takamine F400S twelve string? I can’t seem to find any for sale to compare prices on.
Hi, I have a Takamine&Co. F400S twelve string. it was made on Aug. 31 1978. I would like to know more about it’s origins and value. I would really appreciate your time in this matter
Thanks Jeremy
You ask for a value for the Takamine 400S 12 string guitar, well for my work with DADGAD tuning Priceless and blended through an old classic Trace Acoustic picked up by a wonderful Fishman Rare Earth its the business.7
Before Martin created their Sigma guitars they had contracted with Takamine to develop a less expensive guitar for them to market. These guitars were produced with the express permission and by request of Martin. They were never marketed and Martin formed Sigma. There is much speculation as to why and Tak fans like myself like to believe that it was because the quality was very good and Martin was afraid it would cut in to their US built guitar sales.
Ultimately Martin formed Sigma (which they wholly owned and controlled) as a more affordable line of guitars.
No lawsuit.
I bought a Gibson SG new in 1988 candy apple red, two humbucking pickups, two volume knob(one for each pickup) but with only one tone knob.serial number: 80507559 made in USA. still looks fine, plays great. Paid about $550 with hardshell case in 88′. Really just curious what it might be valued at now. Been looking around at other guitars. Dont think I want to sell. Just curious if anyone knows what it could be worth or where I could get it appraised. Thanks.
I am trying to get an value on this guitar and determine when it was made. Can’t find a serial #. She’s a Guild copy and in excellent shape. Can anyone help?
: I am trying to get an value on this guitar and determine when it was made. Can’t find a serial #. She’s a Guild copy and in excellent shape. Can anyone help?
I have owned one of these beauties since 1979. If you look in the front opening towards the base of where the neck attaches to the body, you will see a serial number. The first two numbers are the year it was made (mine starts with 77 for 1977). The second two numbers stand for the month (mine is 11 for November). As far as value, one sold online for $316 at the Guitar Museum, but I think they are worth much more than that. I saw another with an asking price of $600, but I wouldn’t give mine up for $6,000.
I have an F-370SH — MFG 12/14/77 in good condition. Any idea what it’s worth? It looks like a Martin copy.
I have an acoustic yamaha guitar and I am needing to find a value and year of manufacturing. The model number is CJ818SB, and the serial number is 10521963. If anyone can help me with this, please e-mail me and let me know. Thanks.
http://www.mapleleafmusic.com/instruments.cfm?sub=4
I found one on this web site….
: I have an acoustic yamaha guitar and I am needing to find a value and year of manufacturing. The model number is CJ818SB, and the serial number is 10521963. If anyone can help me with this, please e-mail me and let me know. Thanks.
: i have the same model…made in either 1979 or 1980. mine was made in china, but has japan marked yamaha tuners..i got mine used for a steal at $125.00. from what i’ve read these guitars sold for close to $300.00 when they were brand new, around 1980. yamahttp://www.mapleleafmusic.com/instruments.cfm?sub=4
: I found one on this web site….
:
: : I have an acoustic yamaha guitar and I am needing to find a value and year of manufacturing. The model number is CJ818SB, and the serial number is 10521963. If anyone can help me with this, please e-mail me and let me know. Thanks.
I have an acoustic yamaha guitar and I am needing to find a value and year of it. The model number is CJ818SB, and the serial number is 10521963. If anyone can help me with this, please e-mail me and let me know. Thanks.
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My sister bought me a Yamaha CJ818SB guitar from a San Antonio Texas pawn shop in December 1987 as a used guitar for 200 dollars ($US). This guitar had been played heavily for a long time — it had pitting on the rosewood fretboard beneath each of the strings for the first 3-5 frets. I can only imagin the guitar was at least 8 – 10 years old at that time. It’s serial number is 20217058. It is a dark colored sunburst guitar with full bindings. The finish is in very good condition to this date and I play it quite alot. It seem to be the guitar I use the most even though I have some other highly valued guitars. I have retrofitted mine with a bone nut and Baggs pickup.
Other than that I have no clue to the age, material, or value. I wouldn’t sell mine for any imaginable price. I too am trying to find information on this guitar.
Dan Hillsman
These guitars are from late 70’s early 80’s. GREAT guitars!
I have one as well, and I need to sell it for financial reasons. If anyone is interested, please write to me at [email protected] for info, I have a 318 positive ebay rating and woudl not mind posting a private auction through ebay if anyone is interested.
PLease write to me for info,
thank you!
: My sister bought me a Yamaha CJ818SB guitar from a San Antonio Texas pawn shop in December 1987 as a used guitar for 200 dollars ($US). This guitar had been played heavily for a long time — it had pitting on the rosewood fretboard beneath each of the strings for the first 3-5 frets. I can only imagin the guitar was at least 8 – 10 years old at that time. It’s serial number is 20217058. It is a dark colored sunburst guitar with full bindings. The finish is in very good condition to this date and I play it quite alot. It seem to be the guitar I use the most even though I have some other highly valued guitars. I have retrofitted mine with a bone nut and Baggs pickup.
: Other than that I have no clue to the age, material, or value. I wouldn’t sell mine for any imaginable price. I too am trying to find information on this guitar.
: Dan Hillsman
I have an acoustic yamaha guitar and I am needing to find a value and year model of it. The model number is CJ818SB, and the serial number is 10521963. If anyone can help me with this, please e-mail me and let me know. Thanks.
I have an acoustic yamaha and I am needing to find a value and year model of it. The model number is CJ818SB, and the serial number is 10521963. If anyone can help me with this, please e-mail me and let me know. Thanks.
: I have an acoustic yamaha and I am needing to find a value and year model of it. The model number is CJ818SB, and the serial number is 10521963. If anyone can help me with this, please e-mail me and let me know. Thanks.
I hate to break it to you…but I don’t believe there is any such thing as a truly "vintage" Yamaha musical instrument. If it’s Japanese, it just doesn’t carry the "vintage" value of American or German guitars. Sorry.
I just would like to know how much it is worth, the guy in the pawn shop didn’t have a clue what he had. Last I read on some ibanez weblite it was worth about $2500. I am just curious and could really never sell this guitar, too many awesome memories about that day I got it. Thanks.
I’ve got a ’78 Ibanez Paul Stanley Model PS-10 I may be selling. (First year of issue, only 313 made. I’m the original owner, and it’s stock and in great shape). And they go for more then $2500!
If anyone is seriously interested, write me
I have an antique violin with VUILLAUME a Paris on the back. Looks really old. Inside it says Rue Croixeds Petits Champs 46. It comes in a solid wood case with Original G.S.B. Case lable and impress on the bottom of case. Can you help me find out what this is worth.
I HAVE A OLD VIOLIN THAT ON THE INSIDE IT SAY MADE EXPRESSLY FOR WILLIAM LEWIS AND SON CHICAGO, ILLINOIS IN MITTENWALD GERMANY 1952 NO 134 IT IS A DARK RED WOOD. I WAS JUST WONDERING IF IT WAS WORTH ANYTHING AND IF SO HOW MUCH?
I have an old Violin. The label on the inside states….
JACQUES BOCQUAY
ruie d’Argenteil,aParis,
1761.
Would like to fine out it’s worth????????
Erm… Sounds like a cheap fake to me!
Maybe you’d like to do some of your own research on the dates he was… alive, made instruments, addresses at which he was resident, etc. Everything you need is already on the internet (why do some folks simply waste other folk’s time by asking silly questions before assessing the already available information? Beats me, but hey, I’m only human!
I have an ibanez artist super edition guitar and i was wondering if anyone knew it’s value. It is a hollowbody electric with "gold" pickups, tunning pegs, etc…, mother of pearl all along the fretboard. It is made of oak and it is sunburst stained. The case seems to be custom for this model. It is in mint condition. The model # is AM-205 and there is no serial #, instead there is a signature. Help!
I have an Ibanez Artist too. Solid body, mahogany with AAA-graded maple top. Fretboard is ebenholz with wide pearl inlays. It has two "golden" humbuckers and two extra mini-switches: one which turn pick-ups single coil and other for phasing. According to its serial the guitar is made in 1986. I bought it this autumn and paid 700 euros for it (about 700 USD).
I have this Ibanez Artist Super edition and it has a serial # on it, and it is E850307 And I’m wondering if it means anything. And I can’t find it on the Ibanez Site so I’m wondering if it is a rare guitar. And I only payed $800 for it.
: I have this Ibanez Artist Super edition and it has a serial # on it, and it is E850307 And I’m wondering if it means anything. And I can’t find it on the Ibanez Site so I’m wondering if it is a rare guitar. And I only payed $800 for it.
I also have a Ibanez Artist Super Edition and i wonder what value have this guitar.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: apraisal Ibanez artist super edition
: :I have a similar guitar and are also intersested in knowing. I am at the moment in Turkey doing a tour. My guitar got stolen from the hotel I am staying at. I bought it 15 years ago for R 7000.00 (that is in dollar re: 700).I don’t know how to calculate appreciation / depreciation rate on it. If you get responses concerning the matter, please forward me some information.
Thanks!!!
I also own a Ibanez am-205. I bought it about 13 years ago and payed $ 500,-. Todays you would pay $1200,- $ 1300,- depending on its state. But playing it with great succes and pleasure, I would never dream of selling mine!
: I have an ibanez artist super edition guitar and i was wondering if anyone knew it’s value. It is a hollowbody electric with "gold" pickups, tunning pegs, etc…, mother of pearl all along the fretboard. It is made of oak and it is sunburst stained. The case seems to be custom for this model. It is in mint condition. The model # is AM-205 and there is no serial #, instead there is a signature. Help!
im considering buying this strat from a friend he says its from the 1980s its got a maple neck metallic blushish aqua finish how kan i tell if its a true American Strat??
Can anyone tell me if Gibson made a "Custon Kraft" arch top guitar circa ’30’s to ’40’s? Or was it only made by Kay Musical Company?
And, if anyone happens to know the going rate of one of those, if it was Kay, not Gibson?
There was a brand called Kay Kraft that made a lot of archtop guitars. They had an odd shaped body and peghead, with a huge pickguard. I have a photo of my Dad holding one sometime in the 30’s. Check out http://www.angelfire.com/music2/jumpcity/venetion01.html .
John.
My question is about the background about a guitar teacher. He is from Atlanta and his name is Steve Dukes. Have you ever heard of him, I was told he teaches professional musicians. Just checking is reference. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Jay
My question is about the background about a guitar teacher. He is from Atlanta and his name is Steve Dukes. Have you ever heard of him, I was told he teaches professional musicians. Just checking is reference. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Jay
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: My question is about the background about a guitar teacher. He is from Atlanta and his name is Steve Dukes. Have you ever heard of him, I was told he teaches professional musicians. Just checking is reference. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
: Thank you,
: Jay
I don’t know about his guitar capabilities, but he is behind the 2002 defacing of thousands of light poles throughout the bay area with his flyers. I personally would choose to take lessons from someone who doesn’t need to hire a flyer-posting firm to rustle up students. IMHO.
: : My question is about the background about a <B style="color:black;background-color:#A0FFFF">guitar</B> teacher. He is from Atlanta and his name is <B style="color:black;background-color:#ffff66">Steve Dukes</B>. Have you ever heard of him, I was told he teaches professional musicians. Just checking is reference. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
: : Thank you,
: : Jay
Hi there, sounds like you have a great deal of knowledge as to the worth of older equipment. I’m wondering what would be a fair asking price for an Acoustic 301 bass cab? Can you help me out? I’ve heard these were really high quality cabs and the hot thing back in the 70’s. But it is really old. So not sure what’s a reasonable sales/purchase price. Thanks
: Hi there, sounds like you have a great deal of knowledge as to the worth of older equipment. I’m wondering what would be a fair asking price for an Acoustic 301 bass cab? Can you help me out? I’ve heard these were really high quality cabs and the hot thing back in the 70’s. But it is really old. So not sure what’s a reasonable sales/purchase price. Thanks
: : Hi there, sounds like you have a great deal of knowledge as to the worth of older equipment. I’m wondering what would be a fair asking price for an Acoustic 301 bass cab? Can you help me out? I’ve heard these were really high quality cabs and the hot thing back in the 70’s. But it is really old. So not sure what’s a reasonable sales/purchase price. Thanks
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: Acoustic 301 appraisal
I recently purchased a 2nd design 301 cabinet with 150 amp in very good condition including the original covers for $ 255.00 through ebay. I think that was a very good deal. I’m looking for another 2nd design 301 cabinet to match it if you still have one for sale..I hope this helps…
….Hi there, sounds like you have a great deal of knowledge as to the worth of older equipment. I’m wondering what would be a fair asking price for an Acoustic 301 bass cab? Can you help me out? I’ve heard these were really high quality cabs and the hot thing back in the 70’s. But it is really old. So not sure what’s a reasonable sales/purchase price. Thanks
This popular thread has been given its own page : Oskar Teller classical , Model 619 "1964"
: Does anyone have any knowlege as to the value of this model? It’s a well made German classical guitar that I found at a flea market.It’s been well taken care of and it plays and sounds great.
No info on yours, but I have an "Oscar Teller" c. the same age. Very nice story behind it too. My late father accepted it as a payment for building a stone fireplace in a customers house c. 1962!! The inside label is too faded to read the model no. and year, but it reads ( 11 to 1 clockwise) "OSCAR TELLER" and ( 10 to 2 anti-clockwise) "MEISTERWERKSTATTE IM GITARRENBAU". It was played by my eldest brother for 20 years or so and I have had custody of the family heirloom for the last 20 years!! It still sounds beautiful, albeit looking the worse for wear. I have considered buying a replacement but cannot find anything on the market to match it’s tone for less than £1000.
Please let me know if you find anything about the maker. The value is inconsequential because I would never let her go!! I suspect you won’t either if you play.
Paul Gregory
Huddersfield, England
: : Does anyone have any knowlege as to the value of this model? It’s a well made German classical guitar that I found at a flea market.It’s been well taken care of and it plays and sounds great.
: No info on yours, but I have an "Oscar Teller" c. the same age. Very nice story behind it too. My late father accepted it as a payment for building a stone fireplace in a customers house c. 1962!! The inside label is too faded to read the model no. and year, but it reads ( 11 to 1 clockwise) "OSCAR TELLER" and ( 10 to 2 anti-clockwise) "MEISTERWERKSTATTE IM GITARRENBAU". It was played by my eldest brother for 20 years or so and I have had custody of the family heirloom for the last 20 years!! It still sounds beautiful, albeit looking the worse for wear. I have considered buying a replacement but cannot find anything on the market to match it’s tone for less than £1000.
: Please let me know if you find anything about the maker. The value is inconsequential because I would never let her go!! I suspect you won’t either if you play.
: Paul Gregory
: Huddersfield, England
: : Does anyone have any knowlege as to the value of this model? It’s a well made German classical guitar that I found at a flea market.It’s been well taken care of and it plays and sounds great.
: No info on yours, but I have an "Oscar Teller" c. the same age. Very nice story behind it too. My late father accepted it as a payment for building a stone fireplace in a customers house c. 1962!! The inside label is too faded to read the model no. and year, but it reads ( 11 to 1 clockwise) "OSCAR TELLER" and ( 10 to 2 anti-clockwise) "MEISTERWERKSTATTE IM GITARRENBAU". It was played by my eldest brother for 20 years or so and I have had custody of the family heirloom for the last 20 years!! It still sounds beautiful, albeit looking the worse for wear. I have considered buying a replacement but cannot find anything on the market to match it’s tone for less than £1000.
: Please let me know if you find anything about the maker. The value is inconsequential because I would never let her go!! I suspect you won’t either if you play.
: Paul Gregory
: Huddersfield, England
I also recently aquired an Oscar Teller guitar at a flea market. I believe it is a 1966 model but the label is difficult to read. I have tried extensively to find information on this guitar I spoke via email to a luthier, cant remember his name, but he said that at best they are some second rate guitar for students. I love mine and all who have heard it play have never heard such a distinctive sound. I also was in contact with Richard Smith who plays one and he appears to be a pretty good guitar player. He says that for playing jazz, his is the best guitar he has ever played.
Oskar Teller stammte aus einer alten Geigenbauerfamilie. Er war der einzige von acht Brüdern, der aus der Tradition ausscherte und bei Ignaz Mettal, einem anerkannten Gitarrenbaumeister von Schönbach, das Handwerk des Gitarrenbaus erlernte.
Nach einigen Gesellenjahren bei weiteren bekannten Gitarrenbauern machte sich Oskar Teller im Jahre 1931 selbständig.
Schon nach kurzer Zeit im Jahre 1939 wurde sein Schaffen durch Kriegsdienst und anschließender Aussiedlung jäh unterbrochen.
Im Jahr 1948 begann er zusammen mit seinem Sohn Horst Teller den Wiederaufbau seiner Firma in Bayern. In einer kleinen Werkstatt in Ohlstatt bei Garmisch-Partenkirchen entstanden die ersten Konzert – Gitarren nach der Aussiedlung.
1955 wurde die Werkstatt in die neue Heimat nach Bubenreuth verlegt. Leider verstarb Oskar Teller viel zu früh, im Jahre 1961.
: : : Does anyone have any knowlege as to the value of this model? It’s a well made German classical guitar that I found at a flea market.It’s been well taken care of and it plays and sounds great.
: : No info on yours, but I have an "Oscar Teller" c. the same age. Very nice story behind it too. My late father accepted it as a payment for building a stone fireplace in a customers house c. 1962!! The inside label is too faded to read the model no. and year, but it reads ( 11 to 1 clockwise) "OSCAR TELLER" and ( 10 to 2 anti-clockwise) "MEISTERWERKSTATTE IM GITARRENBAU". It was played by my eldest brother for 20 years or so and I have had custody of the family heirloom for the last 20 years!! It still sounds beautiful, albeit looking the worse for wear. I have considered buying a replacement but cannot find anything on the market to match it’s tone for less than £1000.
: : Please let me know if you find anything about the maker. The value is inconsequential because I would never let her go!! I suspect you won’t either if you play.
: : Paul Gregory
: : Huddersfield, England
: I also recently aquired an Oscar Teller guitar at a flea market. I believe it is a 1966 model but the label is difficult to read. I have tried extensively to find information on this guitar I spoke via email to a luthier, cant remember his name, but he said that at best they are some second rate guitar for students. I love mine and all who have heard it play have never heard such a distinctive sound. I also was in contact with Richard Smith who plays one and he appears to be a pretty good guitar player. He says that for playing jazz, his is the best guitar he has ever played.
i too own an oscar tayler guitar, discription: (11-1)"oscar tayler" (2-10)"meisterwerkstatte im gitarrenbau", "modell nr: 3 anno: 1968" (the 3 and the 1968 is written with a pen) it has a drawing of a man playing an old instrument that looks like a mandolin, it also has the dealers label: "Pter B. Pedersen"
its been well kept and i play on it all the time, my mom told me she got from a boyfriend in highschool.
Please does anyone have any knowlege as to the value of an guitar "OSCAR TELLER meisterwerkstatte im gitarrenbau", "modell nr: 3 anno: 1971" (the 3 and the 1971 is written with a pen)? It’s a well made German classical guitar, and It was played by Fabrizio De Andrè in Italy in these years.
Please let me know if someone find anything about the maker. T.Y. Mike [email protected]
Please does anyone have any knowlege as to the value of an guitar "OSCAR TELLER meisterwerkstatte im gitarrenbau", "modell nr: 3 anno: 1971" (the 3 and the 1971 is written with a pen)? It’s a well made German classical guitar, and It was played by Fabrizio De Andrè in Italy in these years.
Please let me know if someone find anything about the maker. T.Y. Mike
discription: (11-1)"oscar tayler" (2-10)"meisterwerkstatte im gitarrenbau"
"modell nr:3" (the 3 is writen with a pen) "anno:1968" (1968 writen with a pen as well)
it has a drawing of an old man playing a mandolin or some other instrument.
it also has the dealers label: "Peter B. Pedersen"
soory
year:1968 not 86
:i too have a oscea tayler guitar i got from my mother.
model nr: 3 year:1986 i dont think that the model nomber makes sence if its true it makes her one of the first models which is prety cool. any way its in a very good shape and i play on it all the time, but i too would like to know its worth.
The Teller-family is still making acoustic guitars
and Zithern in South-Germany.
http://www.teller-gitarren.de/vorgestellt/oskar.htm
I wonder if the model might be 61p rather than 619. I bought a 61P in 1966 from Burdon’s of Whitechapel, London for the princely sum of about £26. I had not really expected to keep it for more than a few months as I am not much of a musician but nearly 40 years later I still strum now and then! I invested in a hard case and my 61P is in excellent condition apart from some drying of the seams. I believe the back is not rosewood as suggested but maple. I have an introductory guitar tutor (Collier, by Frederick Noad) in which the Oskar Teller is mentioned in the same breath as Tatay and Martin; that is good quality without being a classic. BTW No. I won’t sell mine either. It has a wonderful rich tone.
: The Teller-family is still making acoustic guitars
: and Zithern in South-Germany.
: http://www.teller-gitarren.de/vorgestellt/oskar.htm
Does anyone have any knowlege as to the value of this model? It’s a well made German classical guitar that I found at a flea market.It’s been well taken care of and it plays and sounds great.
I have an Oscar Teller NR acoustic nylon-string guitar on whose label is printed, Made in Germany, Oscar Teller Meisterwerkstatte Gitarrenbau, 1966. I obtained it from the sister of a classical guitarist whose student guitar it was back then. It appears to have a veneer back.
My boss just came across an old guitar case. Has the G.S.B. printed label on the back. Its black with the coffin look. I found 1 on ebay, but I would like some info on this. 39inch long 5/1/2 inch deep. Has brass handle with old skeleton key lock. I couldnt find much info on it.
Tracy
I firmly believe that Oscar Teller guitars are guitars that have received
no exposure in the U.S., and their prices reflect a growing trend for an
increased exposure now days, with a very high potential for price increase.
I suggest not to sale yourself short when selling. If you bought it at a
low price it’s advised to keep in mind its potential. They are great
guitars. I am a collector of a variety of vintage guitars, and the Oscar
Teller are without doubt among my favorites. Great construction that
transcends generations, best choices of precious tonal woods, which lead
to sensitive and versatile sounds and styles. Congratulations if you own one.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Takamine Flying-V
: I have a 1983 Takamine Flying-V ACOUSTIC/electric… Model # EA360 with hardshell case in GREAT condition!!!!! WHAT IS IT WORTH????
I have the same thing. It’s pretty rare, from what I dug up in on the web I found a couple things:
http://www.music-plus.de/Acoustic_Guitars/acoustic_guitars.html
EA 360: VEE style, rare: 1550.-;
and
http://books.dreambook.com/zemaitis/z_man.html
I have the Takamine EA-360 Flying "A" also ,same story as yours the shop in Fullerton (back in ’85 couldn’t get rid of it so I bought it for a decent price.
There were only 800 of these made for the US and European markets – I have only seen a few som were black red and I think blue but I sure like the natural spruce rosewood better
Considering the fact that I bought it for $350, I’d say I got one hell of a deal!
I am wondering if you sold your flying A yet? I aslo have one and its red. I paid $280.00 for it back in 89. I seen one on ebay a few days ago for $1900.00
: I am wondering if you sold your flying A yet? I aslo have one and its red. I paid $280.00 for it back in 89. I seen one on ebay a few days ago for $1900.00
I have one fro sale if interested
Is any Takamine EA-360 still for sale?
I have read your guys reponse!! I also have a 1983 blue Takamine acoustic/ electric and am considering selling it.. I would also like to know how much it is worth?
: I have read your guys reponse!! I also have a 1983 blue Takamine acoustic/ electric and am considering selling it.. I would also like to know how much it is worth?
I put mine on ebay for 3 days and was offered $950
: I have read your guys reponse!! I also have a 1983 blue Takamine acoustic/ electric and am considering selling it.. I would also like to know how much it is worth?
I put mine on ebay for 3 days and was offered $950
I saw in a pawn shop a Black And Orangy-Red Striped Takamine ELECTIC guitar…flying v or a or something…i wanna know if its a fake or the real thing, i never thought takamine made electrics…. its a weird shape…smaller type of V thingy, yeah so if anyone could help out…would be nice…oh yeah and its got Floating bridge and……i dunno..it wasjust weird…
: : I have a 1983 Takamine Flying-V ACOUSTIC/electric… Model # EA360 with hardshell case in GREAT condition!!!!! WHAT IS IT WORTH????
: I have the same thing. It’s pretty rare, from what I dug up in on the web I found a couple things:
: http://www.music-plus.de/Acoustic_Guitars/acoustic_guitars.html
: EA 360: VEE style, rare: 1550.-;
: and
: http://books.dreambook.com/zemaitis/z_man.html
: I have the Takamine EA-360 Flying "A" also ,same story as yours the shop in Fullerton (back in ’85 couldn’t get rid of it so I bought it for a decent price.
: There were only 800 of these made for the US and European markets – I have only seen a few som were black red and I think blue but I sure like the natural spruce rosewood better
: Considering the fact that I bought it for $350, I’d say I got one hell of a deal!
: I saw in a pawn shop a Black And Orangy-Red Striped Takamine ELECTIC guitar…flying v or a or something…i wanna know if its a fake or the real thing, i never thought takamine made electrics…. its a weird shape…smaller type of V thingy, yeah so if anyone could help out…would be nice…oh yeah and its got Floating bridge and……i dunno..it wasjust weird…
:
: : : I have a 1983 Takamine Flying-V ACOUSTIC/electric… Model # EA360 with hardshell case in GREAT condition!!!!! WHAT IS IT WORTH????
: : I have the same thing. It’s pretty rare, from what I dug up in on the web I found a couple things:
: : http://www.music-plus.de/Acoustic_Guitars/acoustic_guitars.html
: : EA 360: VEE style, rare: 1550.-;
: : and
: : http://books.dreambook.com/zemaitis/z_man.html
: : I have the Takamine EA-360 Flying "A" also ,same story as yours the shop in Fullerton (back in ’85 couldn’t get rid of it so I bought it for a decent price.
: : There were only 800 of these made for the US and European markets – I have only seen a few som were black red and I think blue but I sure like the natural spruce rosewood better
: : Considering the fact that I bought it for $350, I’d say I got one hell of a deal!
I bought one from my oldest guitar shop buddy back in ’92. All the guys owned it for a while, then sold it back to the store. I paid 250 for it with the original hardshell case from Takemine. It stays in tune for a long time, and has always played well. The action is damn good but the tone is a bit tinny due to the lack of space in the body. I’ll die before I sell it. It’s spruce and rosewood with nice detailing.
anyone want to sell there flying-A. These things are funny looking but cool.
: anyone want to sell there flying-A. These things are funny looking but cool.
I have a black Flying A for sale. Can be contacted at [email protected]
Ciao,
Leonardo
I’ve got an EA-360. I bought it new at a music store in Portland, Oregon in 1985. It’s electric blue in color. It still plays great. I remember that it hung on the wall, unpurchased, for a long time. I made the owner of the shop an offer. It’s been my signature axe ever since. There’s a photo of it (while I was on tour in Japan) on my My Space page (Casey Nova, Willamina, Oregon). I’ve written 800 songs (700 bad, 100 good) on this "Floating V." It’s still being played live. I will die with this axe in hand. Well, perhaps not literally.
Last known retail value: Guitar Center Hollywood $1700 2003
Its Four year later and I still have my flying "A" so it turns out its called. I put it on ebay about three years ago and it went up to $1200.00 I passed . Ill keep it until its pushing $2000.00
:Turns out its called a "Flying A" I still have it. I put it on ebay and got offers of about $1100.00 Ill hold on to it untillits worth $1500-$2000
I have that ‘weird’ guitar…takamine flying A elctric bought in 1987 …am wondering what it’s worth…???
I have a 1983 Takamine Flying-V ACOUSTIC/electric… Model # EA360 with hardshell case in GREAT condition!!!!! WHAT IS IT WORTH????
I happen to have two of these cool guitars. They were purchased Directly from Kaman Music in 1983. They are NEW OLD STOCK. One in Red and the other in Blue. I had the third one in dark grey/black. It was sold over 25 years ago for $300.00 to an inmate at Donovan State.
The remaining two have lived rotated from the one case to my office wall in bimonthly rotation.
I am StevO , I own a multiple generation Family owned Ma & Pa Brick n’ Mortar Type of Music Store in SanDiego, CA.
The store originated in 1952. We grew to 5 stores in the 70’s and 80’s. The Great Olde Music store heydays.
Or, should I say hay DAZE…
We would attend the Winter Namm Shows in Aneheim, CA and would purchase entire Vendor Booths. This one year, we purchased the entire Takaminie / Ovation Booth. These guitars were part of the deal. They are so cool.
At first they would not release them and sell them When your spending 50k, I guess that made the difference..But why not better tuning machines?? Covered gears???
Check out the photos at http://www.apex4me.com
StevO
I have one of these that I would like to sell that is in beautiful condition!
I have a Rickenbacker Transonic Amplifier, solid state, recently cleaned up and in fine working condition. 2/12 speaker, 200 watts.
Model #101, Serial #149. Manufactured late 60’s to early seventies.
Does anybody know what this amp is worth?
: I have a Rickenbacker Transonic Amplifier, solid state, recently cleaned up and in fine working condition. 2/12 speaker, 200 watts.
: Model #101, Serial #149. Manufactured late 60’s to early seventies.
: Does anybody know what this amp is worth?
I am looking for a transonic amp and or cabinet please contact [email protected] Thanks!
: I am looking for a transonic amp and or cabinet please contact [email protected] Thanks!
I have a Takamine & co est. 1962 six string guitar serial#78031964 – am curious as to value and year made.
Thanks
There is usually a date stamped on one of the cross braces for the sound hole. I have a similar sunburst guitar (F-340S) whose serial number is :77092129. The date stamp on mine is Jul 22 1977. Pehaps the first 2 numbers is the year?
Hope this helps
1969 Gretsch hollow body bass with black pad on back.It is sunburst color. no case. what do you think its worth?
Depending on where you are at, tell me what you think it’s worth and I might relieve you of it.
Mike
I got an electric takamine shaped like a gibson explorer im guesing its from the early 80s i have no idea HOW MUCH ITS WORTH
: I got an electric takamine shaped like a gibson explorer im guesing its from the early 80s i have no idea HOW MUCH ITS WORTH
Bought one new in 85 for 250. Seen them sell for anywhere tween 100 and 250.
Plays better than guitars twice the price.
Does it have a whammy?
i have this old tube AMP SOUNDS GREAT ITS SAYS 95 WATTS AND HAS A 15 INCH JENSON anyboby know or have info,value?
i have this old tube AMP SOUNDS GREAT ITS SAYS 95 WATTS AND HAS A 15 INCH JENSON anyboby know or have info,value?
i have this old tube AMP SOUNDS GREAT ITS SAYS 95 WATTS AND HAS A 15 INCH JENSON anyboby know or have info,value?
i have this old tube AMP SOUNDS GREAT ITS SAYS 95 WATTS AND HAS A 15 INCH JENSON anyboby know or have info,value?
i have this old tube AMP SOUNDS GREAT ITS SAYS 95 WATTS AND HAS A 15 INCH JENSON anyboby know or have info,value?
I have come accross a Hofner violin Bass, it was bought by my girlfriends father in the early 60’s, second hand in England. It has even got strap marks under the neck(between the neck and body), like Paul’s, but I want to get it valued and a price on a small repair on the neck….can anyone help?
I want to get it valued and a price on a small repair on the neck….can anyone help?
If you can send photos of the instrument and the broken section I can prepare an estimate of what a repair would cost. I can also provide an appraisal. To see examples of my restoration repair work see http://www.frettd-treasures.com. Good luck.
D
Looking for the apraisl of a 1962 Gibson ES175 six string
This popular thread has been given its own page : Takamine appraisal
: Hi
I have a Takamine 12 string guitars est 1962
Model # F-400-S, its in a very good condition and wondering
how much its worth right now.
I have a Takamine F-400, 12 strings. It is in a very good shape. I wonder how much would it cost
: I have a Takamine F-400, 12 strings. It is in a very good shape. I wonder how much would it cost
Are you looking to sell your’s?
Trying to get an appraisal that’s accurate.Guitar is in good cond.There are a few small dings on face,other than that its perfect.I am considering selling.
Thanks,Dennis
According to your SN, your guitar was made in 1977, Dec 15th, and was the ninth guitar made that day.
Excerpt from guita serialization 755 pdf:
TAKAMINE
The eight digit serial number on Takamine instruments can be
deciphered by breaking down the number into four groups of
two digits, thus:
YYMMDDXX = (YY)(MM)(DD)(XX)
The first two digits (YY) indicate the year; the next two digits
(MM) indicate the month; the third group of digits (DD) indicates
the day of production; and the remaining two digits indicates
the ranking in the number of instruments produced that day. If
a nine-digit serial number
is encountered, assume that the last
three digits indicate the production
ranking.
Example: 91060979 indicates an instrument manufactured
June 9th of 1991, and was the 79th instuments manufactured
that day.
KT
: : Hi
: I have a Takamine 12 string guitars est 1962
: Model # F-400, its in a very good condition and wondering
: how much its worth right now.
i am currently looking to buy that guitar and have found it for sale several places on line including 3 on ebay i am buying one in excelent condition from honolulu craigslist tomorrow for $300.00 its a little more than some places but i get to see it and take it home no shipping if you hear or play that guitar you know its worth a lot more than its current street value
: : : Hi
: : I have a Takamine 12 string guitars est 1962
: : Model # F-400, its in a very good condition and wondering
: : how much its worth right now.
I started thinking the same way, but then I started playing it again….Too much to sell that’s for sure.
: : Hi
: I have a Takamine 6 string guitars est 1962
: Model # F-312, its in a very good condition and wondering
: how much its worth right now.
Hi. I have a Takamine & Co EF-370SK, serial number 81090140. It is in excellent condition. Any info on this model? Thanks.
I have this 1988 FO 360 C, I can not find anything about it, I bought it new in 88 and have yet to see a FP 360 C, the model number seems to be burnt in the wood not a stamp, would you have any info on this, I have been looking for a long time, thanks
I have an 80th anniversary Grand Ole Oprey number 39 in showroom perfect condition. Wondering if it was one that was issued to a performer and who it was and also it’s value???
Just wondering if there is any value in my 12-string? I really like her and don’t really want to part with it, but it’d be nice to know what she is worth.
Hi. I was hoping someone could help me.
I have found a 1991 model Takamine, MIJ, Model says F360S. It’s got the newer headstock, not the Martin “Lawsuit” style headstock. Anyone have info on this guitar? The value also if possible.
Thanks.
How do I know how many hands were on my guitar. I have a 1962 takamine F360S that I found in an old house in Cold Spring NY. It was in bad shape with 2 strings on it. I cleane it up strung it up and haven’t put it down yet. Can you help me. Barney
Hi I have a Takamine Guitar with hard case, F-3605 serial number 78013215, can you tell me what these numbers mean and what estimated value is?
Anyone else out there have one? These are rosewood top with mahogany neck dreadnought. It’s so rare that I’m having trouble determining the value.
1980 Takamine & Co F400
Thinking about this guitar and want to know how much I could sell it for.
James
Curious what the guitar is worth? Very good condition!
Thanks:)
I
Signed by Steve s/n 363. Value?
Need an appraisal on a Takamine in the subject line and an Estaban Vintage Legacy, Master Class Series, Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Model # VL-100, with amplifier.
I have a Takamine folk & western guitar MODEL # F310S Made in Japan est.1962
It was given to me a few years ago and had all kind of stickers all over it so i took it to a music shop to
get it cleaned up and they told me i had a nice guitar. Because it was made in Japan it might have a little value
to it.As i don’t know how to play it has become a dust collecter to me,i would appreciate any information you can give me.
Will be waiting for your response.
Thank You
Patricia.
I also have one of these guitars which I purchased in NYC from Silvers & Horn. It is in near new condition and has been overseas with me and still has excellent tone. Original cost was in the $300+ range. It is known as the “Lawsuit” edition because Martin guitars filed a claim against T. but later dropped it. I also would like to know its value?
Hi. I have a Takamine & Co EF-370SK, serial # 81090140.
i got as a gift. what is it worth? it has a plate in the back stating that it is a commemorative of a 60th aniversary of SLM,1922-1982, it’s model # is 5051, and it is #97 made
Francesca,
I bought one of these for my brother’s birthday in 1982.He still plays it.Not much info on these guitars,even on the Alvarez website.At least 4 other persons/owners on that site’s vintage message board are also wondering about this particular guitar.I would hold onto this axe if I were you,I saw Paul McCartney playing one on a televised Prince’s Trust concert in the mid 1980s.He probably still owns it.You never know ,it might one day be worth quite a bit more than it originally cost.
Francesca: The Alvarez 5051 could be valuable. If it is Alvarez made by Yairi and it is signed by him around !972-75, the guitar is probably in the $1,000 or close to it. If it has some imperfections, it could go less,let’s say $800. If it needs full restoration, it can go as low as $400. But not less than that. Make sure you keep the label intact if you do restoration. Those were the first ones made my Kazuo Yairi himself without the help of apprentices. Good luck
pepe
: Francesca,
: I bought one of these for my brother’s birthday in 1982.He still plays it.Not much info on these guitars,even on the Alvarez website.At least 4 other persons/owners on that site’s vintage message board are also wondering about this particular guitar.I would hold onto this axe if I were you,I saw Paul McCartney playing one on a televised Prince’s Trust concert in the mid 1980s.He probably still owns it.You never know ,it might one day be worth quite a bit more than it originally cost.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: alvarez model 5051
: I’m looking at a 1971 <b style="color:black;background-color:#a0ffff">5051</b>, at what seems to be a good price. However, it is not signed. Does that make a big difference?
: I too have a 5051. Mine is near mint, although I don’t know how to date it. I too saw the Paul McCartney footage on YouTube. Mine has a saddle pickup, but no controls, so it may be an earlier model than the on that Paul used, which did look to have a volume knob. This is a very nice guitar, although is not really cutout for todays (2009) tonal and performance standards. I also own a Talyor 614, and 914, as well as a Guild JF-55, which all blow this out of the water as far as tone and usability. I was using this guitar live for a few years, but has since been retired to the home where it spends most of it’s time in it’s (non-original) Case. With all this said, I will probably never sell it because it is a beautiful & unique piece. I believe it is a solid spruce top, and laminate Mahoghany back & sides. Makes a great collectors piece for sure, and may hold some value, dueto the fact that it is a rare guitar, and that Paul McCartney has used this instrument in a very public showing. you should probably hold on to it. But, if you do happen to know a guitar collector who is a big Paul or Beatles fan, show them the youtube footage, and ask howmuch they would be willing to pay for it. That way we can get an Idea of what the high end of the market might look like for this guitar. Enjoy.
: : Francesca: The <b style="color:black;background-color:#ffff66">Alvarez</b> <b style="color:black;background-color:#a0ffff">5051</b> could be valuable. If it is <b style="color:black;background-color:#ffff66">Alvarez</b> made by Yairi and it is signed by him around !972-75, the guitar is probably in the $1,000 or close to it. If it has some imperfections, it could go less,let’s say $800. If it needs full restoration, it can go as low as $400. But not less than that. Make sure you keep the label intact if you do restoration. Those were the first ones made my Kazuo Yairi himself without the help of apprentices. Good luck
: : pepe
: : : Francesca,
: : : I bought one of these for my brother’s birthday in 1982.He still plays it.Not much info on these guitars,even on the <b style="color:black;background-color:#ffff66">Alvarez</b> website.At least 4 other persons/owners on that site’s vintage message board are also wondering about this particular guitar.I would hold onto this axe if I were you,I saw <b style="color:black;background-color:#99ff99">Paul</b> <b style="color:black;background-color:#ff9999">McCartney</b> playing one on a televised Prince’s Trust concert in the mid 1980s.He probably still owns it.You never know ,it might one day be worth quite a bit more than it originally cost.
: I’m looking at a 1971 5051, at what seems to be a good price. However, it is not signed. Does that make a big difference?
:
: : Francesca: The Alvarez 5051 could be valuable. If it is Alvarez made by Yairi and it is signed by him around !972-75, the guitar is probably in the $1,000 or close to it. If it has some imperfections, it could go less,let’s say $800. If it needs full restoration, it can go as low as $400. But not less than that. Make sure you keep the label intact if you do restoration. Those were the first ones made my Kazuo Yairi himself without the help of apprentices. Good luck
: : pepe
: : : Francesca,
: : : I bought one of these for my brother’s birthday in 1982.He still plays it.Not much info on these guitars,even on the Alvarez website.At least 4 other persons/owners on that site’s vintage message board are also wondering about this particular guitar.I would hold onto this axe if I were you,I saw Paul McCartney playing one on a televised Prince’s Trust concert in the mid 1980s.He probably still owns it.You never know ,it might one day be worth quite a bit more than it originally cost.
: : I’m looking at a 1971 5051, at what seems to be a good price. However, it is not signed. Does that make a big difference?
: :
: : : Francesca: The Alvarez 5051 could be valuable. If it is Alvarez made by Yairi and it is signed by him around !972-75, the guitar is probably in the $1,000 or close to it. If it has some imperfections, it could go less,let’s say $800. If it needs full restoration, it can go as low as $400. But not less than that. Make sure you keep the label intact if you do restoration. Those were the first ones made my Kazuo Yairi himself without the help of apprentices. Good luck
: : : pepe
: : : : Francesca,
: : : : I bought one of these for my brother’s birthday in 1982.He still plays it.Not much info on these guitars,even on the Alvarez website.At least 4 other persons/owners on that site’s vintage message board are also wondering about this particular guitar.I would hold onto this axe if I were you,I saw Paul McCartney playing one on a televised Prince’s Trust concert in the mid 1980s.He probably still owns it.You never know ,it might one day be worth quite a bit more than it originally cost.
I own a mint 5051. The saddle and nut were replaced and it plays greatand looks stunning. I can’t find out much about it. The only thing on the inside is printed "hand made" I called St. Louis Music and was told to hang onto it.
I’m looking at a 1971 5051, at what seems to be a good price. However, it is not signed. Does that make a big difference?
: Francesca: The Alvarez 5051 could be valuable. If it is Alvarez made by Yairi and it is signed by him around !972-75, the guitar is probably in the $1,000 or close to it. If it has some imperfections, it could go less,let’s say $800. If it needs full restoration, it can go as low as $400. But not less than that. Make sure you keep the label intact if you do restoration. Those were the first ones made my Kazuo Yairi himself without the help of apprentices. Good luck
: pepe
: : Francesca,
: : I bought one of these for my brother’s birthday in 1982.He still plays it.Not much info on these guitars,even on the Alvarez website.At least 4 other persons/owners on that site’s vintage message board are also wondering about this particular guitar.I would hold onto this axe if I were you,I saw Paul McCartney playing one on a televised Prince’s Trust concert in the mid 1980s.He probably still owns it.You never know ,it might one day be worth quite a bit more than it originally cost.
Hello. I Have an Kazuo Yairi Guitar 5051 from 1971 signed by Kazuo Yairi. My question is: what’s is the best strings for it? Savarez or D!Addario? Please, someone can help me? Thanks
I have the above listed guitar in its original case the guitar is in excellent shape hardly ever played. Beautiful guitar. I would take 600 obo on it. if interested send me an email and I can send pics.
I’m looking at a 1971 5051, at what seems to be a good price. However, it is not signed. Does that make a big difference?
: Francesca: The Alvarez 5051 could be valuable. If it is Alvarez made by Yairi and it is signed by him around !972-75, the guitar is probably in the $1,000 or close to it. If it has some imperfections, it could go less,let’s say $800. If it needs full restoration, it can go as low as $400. But not less than that. Make sure you keep the label intact if you do restoration. Those were the first ones made my Kazuo Yairi himself without the help of apprentices. Good luck
: pepe
: : Francesca,
: : I bought one of these for my brother’s birthday in 1982.He still plays it.Not much info on these guitars,even on the Alvarez website.At least 4 other persons/owners on that site’s vintage message board are also wondering about this particular guitar.I would hold onto this axe if I were you,I saw Paul McCartney playing one on a televised Prince’s Trust concert in the mid 1980s.He probably still owns it.You never know ,it might one day be worth quite a bit more than it originally cost.
I’m looking at a 1971 5051, at what seems to be a good price. However, it is not signed. Does that make a big difference?
: Francesca: The Alvarez 5051 could be valuable. If it is Alvarez made by Yairi and it is signed by him around !972-75, the guitar is probably in the $1,000 or close to it. If it has some imperfections, it could go less,let’s say $800. If it needs full restoration, it can go as low as $400. But not less than that. Make sure you keep the label intact if you do restoration. Those were the first ones made my Kazuo Yairi himself without the help of apprentices. Good luck
: pepe
: : Francesca,
: : I bought one of these for my brother’s birthday in 1982.He still plays it.Not much info on these guitars,even on the Alvarez website.At least 4 other persons/owners on that site’s vintage message board are also wondering about this particular guitar.I would hold onto this axe if I were you,I saw Paul McCartney playing one on a televised Prince’s Trust concert in the mid 1980s.He probably still owns it.You never know ,it might one day be worth quite a bit more than it originally cost.
I own a 5051 75 model in excellent condition. It is one of the easiest playing and the sweetest sounding guitars I have ever played I wouldn’t take for it. but it also is’nt sighned. does that make it worth less?
:
: : Francesca: The Alvarez 5051 could be valuable. If it is Alvarez made by Yairi and it is signed by him around !972-75, the guitar is probably in the $1,000 or close to it. If it has some imperfections, it could go less,let’s say $800. If it needs full restoration, it can go as low as $400. But not less than that. Make sure you keep the label intact if you do restoration. Those were the first ones made my Kazuo Yairi himself without the help of apprentices. Good luck
: : pepe
: : : Francesca,
: : : I bought one of these for my brother’s birthday in 1982.He still plays it.Not much info on these guitars,even on the Alvarez website.At least 4 other persons/owners on that site’s vintage message board are also wondering about this particular guitar.I would hold onto this axe if I were you,I saw Paul McCartney playing one on a televised Prince’s Trust concert in the mid 1980s.He probably still owns it.You never know ,it might one day be worth quite a bit more than it originally cost.
a friend of mine just gave me a 1973 yairi 5051 signed by him, its a second, as far as i can tell because of the slight discoloration in the finish. someone put some steel strings on it a while ago and seems to have created a 1/32” at the base of the neck, still playable though…. i need as much information as i can get on this guitar so send me an email.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Alvarez Model 5042
Good Evening. I too have an Alvarez Artist model #5042. It is a deep red color, a very beautiful guitar indeed and plays smooth. My guitar has the brass plate on the back of the headstock and the numbers read 000072. I purchased my Alvarez new in 1982, I think I paid around $350 for it back then! These guitars were produced in 1982, all hand-made in Japan by Alvarez to commemorate the 60th anniversary of their parent company St. Louis Music (SLM). I really don’t have much info for you, I sure wished that I did, I know that these are extremely rare guitars. The “Artist” model of guitars is Alvarezes mid-priced guitars, their flagship line being the “Kazuo Yairi” guitars. If you still have your 5042 Alvarez I would hang onto it, I will keep mine until I pass it on to my nephew before I leave this world. If you find any more info I would really appreciate an update, I will keep you updated should I find any more info. Thanks n God bless
: I also have an Alvarez 5042 and cannot find any info. I bought (traded other instruments) mine new approx. 15-16 years ago (maybe longer). Here is what I have been able to determine about mine:
Made in Japan-Inspected by K Iaata??-Rosewood bridge-Koa wood back and sides-Laminated top (Spruce??)-No pickguard as purchased (installed by me later-"Hand Made" (on brace inside)-Alvarez logo on head-Alvarez name on back of head-Abalone inlay around sound hole-Amber color on tuners.
As I remember the asking price new was either $435 or $535 USA.
Does this sound like yours?
Hope this helps.
I really wish someone could tell me the kind of guitar this is. It also has the 60th anniversary plate. Who is slm, and why isnt there much information about this guitar?
THE FIREBIRD S/N IS 519181 THANX AGAIN RALPH
I have a 1979 Gibson Les Paul SPECIAL in silverburst sn#72059520,signed byLes [just sign. under tailpeice] & a Firebird age old but unknown w/orig. P/U’s &cheesy vibrato please price them for me. Thanx alot ralph
Hi,
fourteen years ago I bought an original Hoefner Violine Bass "standard 63". Well I think it is original, but does anyone know how to proof it?
What would be the sales price of an instrument of its class in great condition?
Thanks,
Stefan
I have an old Gibson Les Paul Signature #183837,The model with the phase switches. I would like to restore it. Got any idea of the value? It`s in pretty good shape but needs frets.
Thanks
Rick
: I have an old Gibson Les Paul Signature #183837,The model with the phase switches. I would like to restore it. Got any idea of the value? It`s in pretty good shape but needs frets.
: Thanks
: Rick
I am seeking an appraisal on my father’s 1969 Hofner violin bass. it has a scratch here and there but is in otherwise good condition. We are not sure that we want to sell it but I am curious as to how much it would go for these days, because I know it’s a classic. Thanks to whoever can help.
Is it left-handed and up for sale?
: I am seeking an appraisal on my father’s 1969 Hofner violin bass. it has a scratch here and there but is in otherwise good condition. We are not sure that we want to sell it but I am curious as to how much it would go for these days, because I know it’s a classic. Thanks to whoever can help.
Hi I have a late sixties left handed model and often wondered the same myself. The left handers are a bit rarer than the right hanfders and the late sixties are not as popular as the earlier models with the smaller pickups which Paul used. I wouldnt part with yours for under a grand. Think of it as an investment.
Ill send you a picture ogf mine I,m not sure what year it is
I used to play one of these!
This is not as valuable as the 1962/1963 hofner, which Paul McCartney made famous. Hofner made some changes to the bass over the years which affected its collectability, people want the 62/63 versions. It is actually still possible to buy these basses new, the 62/63 re-issue retails at around £1500, basic one around £800, and you can get pretty good copies for around £2-300 if you dont worry about the hofner badge..
Depending on condition, ie is it still playable (the necks warp), Do the electrics need replacing (they crackle with age) How many Dings/Scratches, has the body split, or ever been repaired, is there a hard case etc.
If its playable and you can get the action at the top end down below 1/4" without losing the octave, I’d guess its value at around £250-500.
I’d be interested in it for nostalgia if you wanted to part with it at the lower end of that range.
im seeking the same one bitches
I have as new, 1965 hofner violin bass in Selmer case with McCartney cardboard tag and original HP agreement.: im seeking the same one bitches
This popular thread has been given its own page : Fender F-15
My F-15 was my dad’s since about 90′. It was my learning guitar in 97′ and I still play it daily. It may not be a collectors prize but I m still in love with it. great jamming guitar with surprising tone. Switched machine heads in 02′. would like to get info of manufacturing year and loc. serial# 7812926 its cool to see the various f15 owners out there
Just bought an F15. Trying to figure out the year and possible value. Serial number F7802870. Sounds very nice!
: Just bought an F15. Trying to figure out the year and possible value. Serial number F7802870. Sounds very nice!
It dates from Feb. 1978 (F7802XXX) made in japan… value if mint approx. $225.00
My Fiance has a Fender F-15 we have found on the label it is stamped Japan and only info i can find is they were made from 1972-1979. But there is no serial number, and it is near impossible to find its value, or a website to find the value or more info. Any Help is Greatly Appreciated.
I have the F15 I was given in 1973 by my parents. It was my second guitar – the first was cheap and nasty. It still sounds crisp and clean. Easily played beginners guitar – my 8 year old daughter is now learning on it. It was imported by Fender from Harmony in Japan. Fender list on their reference site as being available from 1973 – 1981 for $170. Despite their good reputation and great playing qualities they haven’t appreciated in value like Starts and Tellies.
As mentioned by someone else hey did have enclosed tuning heads. If yours does not it may be a copy BUT fear not they had a nasty habit of working loose and were often replaced by owners in the 80’s for different design.
Enjoys its small bodied playing qualities for what it is – a good simple and easily played guitar – that’s what it was made for.
Purchased on EBAY a "Fender" F-15 w/ pearl inlays. I have been getting a lot of grief lately regarding it’s authenticity. I removed the front plate at the head stock to reveal the truss rod BUT…the tuners are not sealed at the rear of the head! I have been told that all Fenders of this vintage have sealed tuners. I understand that there were a lot of Indonesian copies made…is there a way to distinguish??? PS> inside of the body are the numbers 700373.
Well, i guess i was so luck got this guitar! Fender F-15!! I collect, buy and sell all Fender Electric guitars and month ago i bought this baby from a moving sale for $15.00! looks very good condition for 30 year old guitar and sound so bluesy! I am learning bottle neck slide with this one. I felt like robert johnson with mojo. told this was owned by a lady who tried to learn but never started. now it has a new life and it begins with me.! i am so happy with this guitar and still stays #1 in my collection whatever it has collectors value or not.
:yah i have a fender f-15,i got it at my cottage.it wasnet being played at all for probably like 24 years,its bridge is cracked,i think they all have similar problems,but it is a great sounding guitar and it does lok a bit small
i bought an f-15 in nairobi, kenya, in about 1973. it cost 1300shillings, which was about $130 australian. i’ve been playing it pretty regularly since then and it’s still in good shape. still sounds as snappy as it always did. i’ve got to get it refretted though.
My dad gave me an F-15 he purchased in the early seventies when I was twelve. I have been teaching myself to play it for ten years now. It is nice to see others are enjoying the same instrument. Last night it broke. It was a wonderful guitar and I wish it was still functional.
:hi,, my dad gave me his steel string f-15 that he bought in the ’70s. had to get the bridge glued down and replace the machine heads ($70) but it sounds great. everyone who picks it up reacts to it with pleasure.
F-15s both steel string and classical were produced in japan by harmony from 1969 to 1979. in 1973 they dropped the screws in the pickguard and went to a martin style ‘teardrop’ pickguard. also in ’72 the headstock got knotched.
that’s all i know and some of it may be wrong. they seem small. 3/4 sized?
anyway they have no real value collector-wise but are great for informal playing.
Hi
I have had the Fender F15 for 13 years given to me from a family member who never really played it.What a great guitar for apartment jams or camp fires.
I do have a problem now with the 6 string key, seems to have come lose from the socket.The bridge has also cracked and I am on the search for a new one…..
The F-15 sounds really nice with a higher guage string ,I find a get a really nice lead sound from it, while playing with a second guitarist.Well it is nice to hear others also enjoy with well crafted instrument.
Hi,
My name is ryan and i have had a fender f-15 for 5 years now i bought it off a man who said the guitar had been appraised at 200- 250 dollars canadian.
I have an F-15 I bought new in 1977 for about $120. It has a sticker on the headstock that says "Made in Japan". I have played it steady with almost no adjustment since 1977. I did have some fret work done on the 2nd fret a few years ago for a cost of about $20 at at local luthier. Other than that it has been a solid stage guitar, with a mid range tone and ok action up to about the 12th fret. The neck is still straight and the finish looks barely worn although it has been played almost daily for 25 years. Not a great guitar, but ok for jamming and the occasional playing out.
: Hello,
: I also have a fender f-15 6 string steel string i found it comes in a classical model too called the f-15 but have yet to get info.
hello,,i have a fender f-15 in very good condition. i purchased it in 1981 and am curious as to it’s current value..where can i find out?
Besides the F-15’s worth. Does it sound good?
How would you rate the overall sound?
Let me tell you something. thats true whatever it cost whatever how old, it sound much better than newly made Fender Acoustic, Stratocoustic ones. if you can find or have one, compare with Stratocoustic at guitar center. Stratocoustic sucks.
: : Hello,
: :Found a couple it said they were introduced in the 1970s to 1979 when they were discontinued approximate value today I would guess $100-$200 depending on shape.also apparently harmony made these for fender it is as far as i can tell made in japan
I can’t answer your question but I also have a Fender F-15 acoustic (~late 70’s) and am having a lot of trouble finding any info on anywhere too.
: Hello,
: I Cant seem to find a listing for a Fender (F-15 5 String Acoustic) I recently just had a new bridge put in and it had to be custom made because they do not make them anymore. (Costed $120cdn) If anyone knows if this Guitar is worth sompthing or where i could look it up on the net I could really use some info. [email protected]
try this site
http://www.usachoice.net/pastel/Musicac9.HTM
Hello,
I Cant seem to find a listing for a Fender (F-15 5 String Acoustic) I recently just had a new bridge put in and it had to be custom made because they do not make them anymore. (Costed $120cdn) If anyone knows if this Guitar is worth sompthing or where i could look it up on the net I could really use some info. [email protected]
Hi there all Went to Guitar Center to buy a new guitar. They were having a Trade in your old instrument for cash day. This lady brought her F15 to trade and they wouldn’t take it because it has no serial number. I bought it from her there in the store because it is a fantastic guitar. She bought it in 73 new. Last year she had Guitar center tech lower the action and re work the neck new strings and a Road Runner hard shell case. I bought it all for $75. Her price. She walked out with a new Taylor and I got the deal of the day. I googled it in the store before I bought it. No serial number made it worth $179 without the case. However I believe in the future the fact that there isn’t a serial number could make them even more valuable… Seems most people bought them as a learning instrument and many put them away keeping them in excellent condition.
I am so pleased with this F15 that she kept tucked away in the case waiting for me to buy it for virtually nothing. It sounds fantastic and plays effortlessly. It is in mint condition and it is worth more than we can know at this moment. You wait and see!!!
I have fender F-15 acoustic I have put a 3 band EQ pre amp with battery pack and a volume knob just below the saddle for easy access when playing .
this is after owning just about any guitar ever built is my favorite the action is at 1/32 bridge to nut and is a fantastic sounding instrument .
the sir. # 160975 can you tell me the year and value i gig with this and record in the studio
looking for electric ibanez from mid to late 70’s
Hi my name is Don and I have a 1978 pf 200 W an excellent playing neck k780640 is the ser.# the gold hardware is worn from use and the bodyfour finish delam lines on the front it has the abilonie headstock. It plays like a dream and sounds awesome. I would like to know what it is worth. Oh yes you probably already know it has a bolt on neck. thanks
Don
do you have a pic and how much for it
My Ibanez is an RX 40 and the serial # is C6045834, and my Alvarez is from the 60s-70s and has two As at the top. It’s # is 30179. How much are these worth?
I want to buy RX40QZ.. can you offer it to me at good price? I can guaranteee you good sales each month…. [email protected]
: My Ibanez is an RX 40 and the serial # is C6045834, and my Alvarez is from the 60s-70s and has two As at the top. It’s # is 30179. How much are these worth?
My Ibanez is an RX 40 and the serial # is C6045834, and my Alvarez is from the 60s-70s and has two As at the top. It’s # is 30179. How much are these worth?
My Ibanez is an RX 40 and the serial # is C6045834, and my Alvarez is from the 60s-70s and has two As at the top. It’s # is 30179. How much are these worth?