Adwex
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Hello vintage Les Paul experts,
I haven't spent much time here in the last few years, but I know this forum is the right place for advice on this matter. A good friend of mine, who knows nothing about guitars, has been asked to help appraise and sell 2 vintage Les Pauls owned by a former bandmate, and he has asked for my assistance. I have been asked to not reveal, at this time, the owner's identity, or the circumstances.
I can tell you that one guitar is a '59 burst (I haven't seen it yet), and the other is likely a '57 Custom, ebony. I'm not 100% sure of the year of the ebony one, but I have seen it up close at a gig once, and chatted briefly with the owner about it, and it is surely of '50s vintage. I'm told that the burst was once owned by a very well known guitarist (guitar hero to MANY), and the current owner is lesser known, but some of you may have heard of him....I'm sure many, if not all of you, have at least heard of his band.
I come here seeking advice on how to proceed with the appraisal, and eventual sale of the guitars. What is the first step? Who should I contact? (a few names already come to mind) What are the dangers to look out for? etc. etc.
I'm well aware of the magnitude of this responsibility, and I consider it an honor to be asked to handle it.
Please help.
I haven't spent much time here in the last few years, but I know this forum is the right place for advice on this matter. A good friend of mine, who knows nothing about guitars, has been asked to help appraise and sell 2 vintage Les Pauls owned by a former bandmate, and he has asked for my assistance. I have been asked to not reveal, at this time, the owner's identity, or the circumstances.
I can tell you that one guitar is a '59 burst (I haven't seen it yet), and the other is likely a '57 Custom, ebony. I'm not 100% sure of the year of the ebony one, but I have seen it up close at a gig once, and chatted briefly with the owner about it, and it is surely of '50s vintage. I'm told that the burst was once owned by a very well known guitarist (guitar hero to MANY), and the current owner is lesser known, but some of you may have heard of him....I'm sure many, if not all of you, have at least heard of his band.
I come here seeking advice on how to proceed with the appraisal, and eventual sale of the guitars. What is the first step? Who should I contact? (a few names already come to mind) What are the dangers to look out for? etc. etc.
I'm well aware of the magnitude of this responsibility, and I consider it an honor to be asked to handle it.
Please help.