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Brian Pelky
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Posted 29 Sep 2008 3:47 pm |
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Hi all. I'm posting pics here of an old Gibson Console Grand for sale, serial #5-6190. Anybody know what year this is? It looks to be all original but the finish is literally about to peel off (see pic of the logo). Is this a good one? What kind of pickups are those? What's it worth in this condition?
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John Bechtel
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Posted 29 Sep 2008 7:56 pm
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I don't know what it's worth, but; it l©©ks like a nice guitar! Sound is probably the most important factor for this one!
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Jim Konrad
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The Great Black Swamp USA
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Posted 29 Sep 2008 8:30 pm
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Is that at a guitar center? What does that price tag say( looks like $600)? If I were you I would stay away from this one. It looks like it spent a lot of time near water. Hence all of the delamination. I would not pay more than $100-200 for it as it looks like a project. Have patience and check craigs list often. Here are a couple, not sure how close they are to you.....
http://medford.craigslist.org/msg/859135642.html
http://medford.craigslist.org/msg/830130388.html
Also remember be sure to try to negotiate on the prices!!!
All this however is just one opinion and I am not an expert. I am sure other more well versed guys will chime in!! With the economy and the age of the original owners (no offense to any one please) these steels are coming out of the woodwork in the last couple years.
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Frederic Mabrut
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Olloix, France
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George Manno
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chicago
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Posted 30 Sep 2008 3:21 am
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Brian Pelky
From:
Portland, OR
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Posted 1 Oct 2008 3:39 pm
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TTT
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Thomas Cross
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Magnolia,Texas, USA
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Posted 2 Oct 2008 7:56 am Price
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| New in the 50's they sold $215.00 here Houston, Texas. tfc |
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Brad Bechtel
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San Francisco, CA
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Posted 2 Oct 2008 7:59 am
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Based on the poor photographs, it looks like it's in poor condition. Whether it sounds good when played and is worth trying to fix up is impossible to say without actually being with the guitar.
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| What kind of pickups are those? |
Gibson steel guitar pickups.
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| What's it worth in this condition? |
Others have already chimed in with their estimates. It appears to be in very poor condition, so it's worth much less than any "blue book" value would be for a similar instrument in excellent condition.
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Brian Pelky
From:
Portland, OR
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Posted 2 Oct 2008 11:05 am
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Yah...looks like Gruehn has one for sale in mint condish for 2K.
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Brad Bechtel
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Posted 2 Oct 2008 12:27 pm
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Gruhn Guitars has had that guitar for a while, if I remember correctly. They charge top dollar for their instruments and frequently get it, because they tend to carry excellent condition items.
I would have to see much better photos of the guitar in question before I could offer any further guesses as to value.
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Bill Hatcher
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Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 2 Oct 2008 12:45 pm
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Jim K. is right. That type of lacquer checking is indicative of water damage. Could be some sort of flood damage at some time. That is way more than just light normal lacquer crazing/checking.
Watch out if you buy it. I would take the pickups out and look in all the routed cavities to see what the deal is. |
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