Help me value these in anticipation of putting up for sale

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David Trabue
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Help me value these in anticipation of putting up for sale

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I am at a point where I might need to sell some instruments. I have these lap steels that you kind folks might help me to price.

I have what I think is a 1956 Fender Deluxe 6 string with trapezoid pickup in VG condition with original tweed case which isn't in great condition. It is more cream/off-white than it appears in the pic.

I have a 1951 National Chicagoan, silver grey MOT, co-ax cable, VG condition, non original case.

The prize IMO, if a 1940's Supro Clipper, bronze MOT, hard wired cable, WITH MATCHING volume pedal and original case, all in VG condition.

Any ideas on price ranges on these guys?

Thanks for all info.
Dave

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Papa Joe Pollick
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Post by Papa Joe Pollick »

David,I have a Chicagoan identical to yours with original case and picks,bar.Excelent condition.The '05 VG guide says $300 to $ 400,but I wouldn't let mine go that cheap.Cosidering you don't have org.case,probably $400 bottom price.Just my guess. PJ :D
David Trabue
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Post by David Trabue »

PJ:
I appreciate the input.
Do you have any idea what that virtually same guitar with the Supro label on it and having a matching MOT volume pedal might be worth?
Have you ever seen the National with matching pedal?
Thanks!
Dave
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Papa Joe Pollick
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Not a clue David..sorry.
PJ
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Garry Vanderlinde
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Post by Garry Vanderlinde »

The Deluxe 6 is worth twice that at probably $800. On a good eBay day maybe more! Nice guitars :!:
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Keith Cordell
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Post by Keith Cordell »

I ended up selling a Supro like that for about $225.
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Paul Arntson
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I paid 250 for my '49 Supro Clipper and felt like I got a fair deal.
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Post by Ray Riley »

Mine is identical except different fret board. Mine has the black cover that covers the string holder.I have often wondered if John coop could make new covers out of stainless.
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David Trabue
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Post by David Trabue »

Hey Ray! Cool guitar. What is that stand it is sitting in?
Thanks,
Dave
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