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Bocatrip
Joined: 30 Nov 2005
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 Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 6:17 pm Post subject: Value of 1966 Gibson SG Standard-Pelham Blue |
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| I am the original owner of a 1966 Gibson SG standard which I purchased new from Sam Ash. It is not the standard cherry color but is one of the custom colors called Pelham Blue. It is an identical color to the 1960 Cadillac. I have only played this guitar a few times in the late 60s when I was in a rock band. It is in the original condition in the hard case without any blemishes or parts replaced. I would consider it absolutely pristine! It even smells new and has all the original tags that came with it from the factory. Can anyone give me an idea of the value of this guitar? Over 12 years ago I went to Sam Ash to have the original strings replaced. Immediately many of the employees came to see the guitar because of it's unusual color and did not believe at first it was original. After closer inspection they agreed and wanted to purchase it on the spot. At that time I knew I had something of value. Any help would be greatly appreciated! |
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lee_UK
Rolling Stone No.8
Joined: 04 Feb 2005
Posts: 3386
Location: London, UK
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| Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Thats a real tough one, ive seen 66' cherry standards in UK go for £1600+ depending on condition, the maestro lyre trem unit helps too, but to have one in a non standard colour, with the candy tags and mint condition, who knows? double it? sounds like a real nice guitar, im an SG nut too, those guitar really do rock. |
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Michael
Lead Virtuoso
Joined: 02 Feb 2005
Posts: 1897
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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| Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Can we have a picture just for a perv anyways. |
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glw
Lover of Fine Antigua
Joined: 18 Jul 2005
Posts: 1175
Location: Oxfordshire, Uk
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Yes... come on, you can't tease us like this.
We need photos! |
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Bocatrip
Joined: 30 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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| As soon as I take some photos, I will post them. I hope there are no tricks to get them on this site. Thanks. |
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glw
Lover of Fine Antigua
Joined: 18 Jul 2005
Posts: 1175
Location: Oxfordshire, Uk
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| Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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| See the Posting Pics on "Guitarsite" thread. |
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Bocatrip
Joined: 30 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 11:08 pm Post subject: Re: Here is a pic...... more to follow if it works |
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lee_UK
Rolling Stone No.8
Joined: 04 Feb 2005
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Location: London, UK
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| oh my god!! its got a maestro lyre trem unit, and its totaly unmarked! this is pure unadulterated guitar porn!! top shelf stuff! we now see you as the hugh heffner of the guitar world, you lucky B***** ! |
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SB
Jammin' Hot
Joined: 04 Feb 2005
Posts: 196
Location: USA
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| Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 4:35 am Post subject: |
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Hi Bocatrip,
Thanks for the pic. I think your original question was about value. According to the 2005 VG price guide we are talking somewhere between $5,000-$7,000 USD. Given the condition of your instrument I think we are at $7,000. A lovely piece, thanks for sharing. SB |
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glw
Lover of Fine Antigua
Joined: 18 Jul 2005
Posts: 1175
Location: Oxfordshire, Uk
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Blinkin' flip!
That's a nice piece, to put it lightly. |
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