Q. where is a good place to help me understand what a guitar is worth?

A. Try here: www.GuitarSite.com/discussion

or ask the question in a newsgroup such as: news:alt.guitar Look for more newsgroups here:
www.GuitarSite.com/newsgrup.htm

You could also get a local store to do a valuation. Look for stores near you here:
www.GuitarSite.com/stores.htm
www.GuitarSite.com/database/Stores

Or you could look at auction prices for similar models. Look here:
www.GuitarSite.com/newsletters/990607/3.shtml

Guitar Auction
www.GuitarSite.com/database/Resources/rec/373

digibid.com
www.GuitarSite.com/database/Stores/rec/1187

Harmony Central: new Auction Site
www.GuitarSite.com/newsletters/990705/8.shtml

Yahoo Guitar Auctions
auctions.yahoo.com/22476-category.html

eBay Guitar Auctions
listings.ebay.com/aw/listings/list/category621

ProMusic Find
www.promusicfind.com

Hope this helps! - Neil Shedden

Actually, the answer to this question from a GNW reader is limited only by your imagination... So, readers, how would you go about finding out the value of your guitar?