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Guitargirl67.
Price always depends on condition. The Blue book suggests a range from $800 USD in Mint (98%) condition to $300 USD in Good (60%) condition. I can’t help you more than that without more information.
Looks to be from the early 90’s with a plywood body. You can check it here:
Hey Cody.
Your guitar reminds me of a Harmony built instrument.
Here is what I believe to be a cousin on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1957-SILVERTONE-HARMONY-H42-STRATOTONE-RARE-/180597093540?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a0c6cf4a4Notice it has the same pickup and general build characteristics as your guitar.
If you have the curiosity and $10 subscription fee, you may want to take a look through my Harmony catalogs to pin down the date/model.
http://www.vintaxe.com/menu_catalogs_electric.htm
Good luck
Hi ChenoaBlue.
Basically a cheap student instrument sold through Eaton’s Department store in Canada.
I have a 1975 Eaton’s catalog that features Marlin instruments on my website here:
Hi All.
I sold mine for $400 without case about 4 years ago. I would say your case is worth $100 and the guitar has certainly appreciated a bit so you would probably sell fast at $600 or so. The Mass Street price is good but it may take a while to find a buyer at that price point. sb
Here are Harmony Central reviews of Lotus Les Paul models. Most were purchased for between $50 – $150.
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Lotus/Les+Paul+Copy/10/1
The Blue Book of Electric Guitars states that a professionally refinished guitar is worth 50-60% of a guitar with original finish. Of course, rarity of the model plays into this equation but this rule of thumb should give you some idea of the impact of a refin on value.
Hey toomanyguitars.
The body is alder, the neck is maple and the fingerboard is ebony. Both the pups and the trem unit are propriatory yamaha designs. The pups are humbuckers.
If you want an original bridge your best bet is to start watching eBay. Since the bridges of these guitars were held in place by the tension on the guitar strings only, there are a lot of people missing the bridge on their vintage Supro. If you find an original, be prepared to part with $100 to obtain it. High demand and low supply.
good luck, I searched 2 years to find a replacement bridge for my Airline.
I’m not familiar with Nova model numbers so I’m not really sure what you have. The Nova brand name has been applied to a line of custom guitars built by John Buscarino as well as a line of cheap Chinese imports.
Have you seen the Harmony Central Reviews?
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/brand/NovaAccording to Jedistar, cheapie Novas were sold through the Sears catalog.
http://www.jedistar.com/jedistar_vintage_guitar_dating_n.htmHey hippieland,
I’m not sure what suggested to you this guitar was built in 1959 but that is pretty far off it’s actual production date.
The guitar was marketed in 1979-80 by people that bought the Kay brand name after the American company went out of business. Your guitar is made in Korea.
It is pictured in the 1979-80 Kay catalog you can see here:
Well, I presume you just want a ball park number since condition is everything when valuing these Strats.
The Blue Book says $45,000 for a 54 in Excellent condition. Of course assigning a real value involves taking the guitar apart and inspecting every detail for authenticity.
Check with Gruhn Guitars, he might have one for sale. Just click the inventory link on the left.
Hi Joel.
The part you are referring to is called the Nut.
A nut is made by filing a blank to custom fit a specific guitar; you don’t just buy them off the shelf. You just need to find a luthier locally and let him install a new nut. Ask at your local music store. Most music stores these days act as pickup/drop off sites where a luthier collects and returns guitars he works on. Some stores have a repairman on site, but this arrangement seems to be dwindling.
It’s been awhile since I’ve had this done, but I’m thinking it is a $25-$35 repair.
hi Psalmsong.
Lyles had several different types of model designations during the 1970’s. Around 1974 they started using a letter to designate the type of guitar and a 3 digit number to designate models.
C = Classical
W = Western
S = Solid
EA – Electric Acoustic.So, I presume your guitar is a Western style acoustic 12 string.
Here’s one that just sold on the Bay for $135, see how it compares to yours and decide what you are likely to get when you decide to sell.
