Collecting Vintage guitars can be a fun way of investing money. Like car enthusiast who collect Corvettes or people who deal in antique toys, furniture or sports memorabilia, there is a worldwide market and appeal for vintage guitars. Just like any atique, guitars have a history and tell stories. They also have a proven track record for generating money .Here is some advice for someone starting out.
What Makes a Vintage Guitar Collectable?
- Condition- Whether its baseball cards or Barbie Dolls or any kind of collectable antique, condition is very important. Vintage guitars in excellent condition are always worth more than guitars in average shape. Other criteria for the guitar to be worth money are
- Originality- Any modifications, replaced parts or repairs, no matter how small will decrease the value. Even replacing the original case will decrease the value. Beat up original finish what the buyer wants. Another big thing that effects the value is
- Demand- Who wants it. No matter how rare, if no one wants it then it’s not worth anything.
Most collectors value guitars from the mid 1920's to the 1970's.Guitars prior to the mid 1920's are considered too primitive in design for most collectors. Guitars after 1970 even though, made more than 30 years ago, have little collectable appeal. Basically the quality and materials used in the 70's manufacturing had become sub-standard. There were some exceptions.
There are people who collect celebrity guitars for investment proposes. For instance when Eric Clapton sold 100 of his personal guitars, they all were all bought up quick. These were guitars he didn’t want and when it is time for buyers to sell them they might not get the amount they hoped for. Buying celebrity could be faddish or emotional. Condition and whether the guitar is known as a great instrument like the Martin, Guild or Epiphone vintage guitars, might be more important.
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