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A guitar reseller told me about 6 months ago that a circa 1970 Lyle Hummingbird might sell for between $150 and $250. Not enough for them to bother handling the sale.
I purchased a Lyle Hummingbird acoustic guitar in 1970 at a Salem, Oregon music store…and still have it and the original case. I haven’t really used it that much for the past 35+ years as I transitioned soon after to 12-string guitars…as I prefer the sound qualities.
In 1970, I paid $79.50 for the guitar and the case was $14.25
It appears that this guitar model has appreciated significantly in value over the years due to various factors.
I will likely be selling this guitar in the near future since I rarely use it and I prefer playing 12 strings over 6 strings….the Takamine F-395S 12-string I now have and the Ovation 1598-MEII Adamas Melissa Etheridge acoustic electric 12 string I just ordered.
To answer a previous question on this forum….
The Lyle Hummingbird guitars were distributed exclusively by:
L. D. Heater Music Company
10300 S.W. Allen Blvd.
Beaverton, Oregon 97005Beaverton is just outside of Portland, Oregon.
