frank ryan Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 thanks for everyones help on this matter. He is looking t get a valuation to sell it to pay for a venture he is investing in lol and he is not one for computers. Thanks again everyone. Joanne tell him not to hold his breath - it won't be worth much - interesting but more or less valueless, a sheffield collector might be interested (I would've in the past) cos of the local collection, but I'd be astounded if it made £70 I'd contact wizard guitars or wavelength music, both will know local collectors. alternatively, why not email richard hawley - guitar freak, 'mr sheffield'- big collector - might well be interested in a local instument. keep us informed - this is great fun PS also try the washington pub, part owned by nick banks, pulp drummer, walls full of local music memorabilia. the main guitar collector in sheffield (even bigger than hawley) is phil brodie, multi millionaire aging hippy and proud owner of a '59 les paul.local connection? to get any brass for it, you'll need to sell it straight to a buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joal777 Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 will do thanks Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank ryan Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 just realised, not asked the most fundamental question - how old is it? mid 60s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joal777 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 my father has had it 30 years and it was in the same condition as it is now. There was mention that the shop that the guitar was from was in 1911. thats the only date i have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidecut Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 There are plety of guitar forums where you can often pick up valuations, I recently had an instrument valued in two local shops at £600 it sold for £1000 on the first day on the Basschat Forum (wish I'd asked for more). I had another instrument valued at Musicground in Leeds £1200 I was offered (I wasn't intending to sell) £2000 by a private buyer and accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank ryan Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 There are plety of guitar forums where you can often pick up valuations, I recently had an instrument valued in two local shops at £600 it sold for £1000 on the first day on the Basschat Forum (wish I'd asked for more). I had another instrument valued at Musicground in Leeds £1200 I was offered (I wasn't intending to sell) £2000 by a private buyer and accepted. nice one - what were they - my top story is a '62 tele bought at a house clearance auction for £42, sold for £1400 - wish I still had it mind, it was a killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidecut Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 nice one - what were they - my top story is a '62 tele bought at a house clearance auction for £42, sold for £1400 - wish I still had it mind, it was a killer. 1965 Fender Jazz Bass cost £107 sold for £3500 1962 Burns Split Sound 6 string Bass cost £700 sold fo £2000 2 years later 1999 Root Beer Musicman Stingray 5 cost £800 sold for £1000 last month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidecut Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 nice one - what were they - my top story is a '62 tele bought at a house clearance auction for £42, sold for £1400 - wish I still had it mind, it was a killer.That was some find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank ryan Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 only once though and 25 years ago - most of the countless guitars I've had over the years have cost me money - eg an early 70s sg (bought it in the early 80s) worst guitar I've ever had - wouldn't stay in tune , neck heavy sounded awful - got rid at a heavy loss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joal777 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 thanks peeps:hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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