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waynedup
Joined: 18 Apr 2005
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 Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:46 am Post subject: Vintage guitar values |
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Message posted by: Wayne P DuPlantis
From: waynedup@charter.net
IP address: 68.116.212.51
Subject: 1960 Les Paul Classic Gold Top
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I have a 1960 Les Paul Classic Gold Top guitar in extra mint condition. No wear on frets, not a scratch on the guitar. In fact the original case doesn't have a scratch on it. I won't play it because in my view it shouldn't be played after all these years. I was just wondering what it would be worth approximately. I don't want to sell it, I'm just curious.. |
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SB
Jammin' Hot
Joined: 04 Feb 2005
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Wayne,
The Les Paul Classic was produced between 1990-98 and I believe was revived again in 2001. My guess is that it is worth somewhere between $1,500 to $2000 depending on how quickly you would want to sell it. Since you are currently not interested in selling it I guess it can be worth $2,000, right? enjoy your guitar, SB |
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1bassleft
Lowdown Cack-hander
Joined: 16 Feb 2005
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Location: "Hit The North"
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SB, I'm glad you're on the ball  . I had a quick glance and didn't realize we were talking re-issue. I can delete all those zeroes I'd typed now  |
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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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| Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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| I think Wayne thought it was a real 1960! if only. That guitar also has the ceramic pickups, and the tapered neck, very nice guitar, treasure it. |
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1bassleft
Lowdown Cack-hander
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| Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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| A web-rummage turned one up in classifieds asking Aus$2650. That's Australian $, so SB's bible looks pretty spot on. HST, some semi-vintage dealer had sold the lot of his so they could be a future classic like the Japanese JVs became. I remember telling a girl that a £250 JV Tele in the shop would be just right for her style and purse. Wonder if she bought it? She'd be happy she did. |
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SB
Jammin' Hot
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 1:59 am Post subject: |
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| Yeah 1bass, I had the same little rush of excitement until "not a scratch on guitar or case" sank in. I haven't seen many 1960 gold top les pauls, but every one I've seen has had a scratch on it. Wayne has a cool guitar, even if it is a reissue. SB |
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waynedup
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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| SB, thanks for the reply but I think you misunderstood my post. My Les Paul is an original 1960 guitar, not a remake. It's been kept for 45 yrs.....I have many guitars and I managed to obtain this guitar and don't want to play it just because it has NOT been played. I was amazed when I got it. My friends tell me I should play it and I always reply with, Why? It's made it this long without being played. |
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waynedup
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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I know all you guys think I'm putting out some BS. Let me assure you that I was freaked as much as you would be when I saw this guitar. I know you may say NO WAY! But yes WAY, This ax is so fine that I couldn't and still can't believe my good fortune. I'm so proud to have this guitar, I guess by posting my first post regarding it value was to be able to tell someone I have it. I think ya'll can understand my excitement. And right on about selling it,
I prefer to hold on to it rather than have something so fleeting as money, if you know what I mean. Oh, by the way guys, this guitar was actually GIVEN to me!!!! |
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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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| Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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| easy way to date it is through the serial number, what is the serial number of yours wayne?? |
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waynedup
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:53 am Post subject: |
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Here goes.....The Serial Number on the headstock is: 012055
I hope it is what I believe it to be. |
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