Real value of a 93 Classic

[Soundside]

Hi folks, I’m new here, please be kind if this isn’t in the right area or I make other blunders. I’m looking at picking up a 93 LP classic in a trade. I’ve already pretty much agreed to the deal, but I’m still trying to get a handle on what it’s worth. Serial number is 3 3120. It’s an Amber flame top (AA). Pick ups have been replaced with a PAF alnico 5 and Seymour Duncan pearly gates. The controls have also been hot rodded, 500k pots and vitamin q pio caps. Also has a pearloid pick guard. I don’t believe any of the original parts come with the guitar. To me, this appears to be a guitar that has been upgraded to be a real player’s instrument, and obviously not a collectors piece. Oh I forgot it also has been refretted with the bigger Dunlop frets. I’ve only seen pictures of it so far, but it appears to be in beautiful condition, and the owner says it plays very well. The neck joint and head stock transition appear to be pristine.
I’m still just curious of what the real market value is for a guitar that has been modified to this extent. Your wisdom is appreciated.

 

[GreenBurst]

Hi folks, I’m new here, please be kind if this isn’t in the right area or I make other blunders. I’m looking at picking up a 93 LP classic in a trade. I’ve already pretty much agreed to the deal, but I’m still trying to get a handle on what it’s worth. Serial number is 3 3120. It’s an Amber flame top (AA). Pick ups have been replaced with a PAF alnico 5 and Seymour Duncan pearly gates. The controls have also been hot rodded, 500k pots and vitamin q pio caps. Also has a pearloid pick guard. I don’t believe any of the original parts come with the guitar. To me, this appears to be a guitar that has been upgraded to be a real player’s instrument, and obviously not a collectors piece. Oh I forgot it also has been refretted with the bigger Dunlop frets. I’ve only seen pictures of it so far, but it appears to be in beautiful condition, and the owner says it plays very well. The neck joint and head stock transition appear to be pristine.
I’m still just curious of what the real market value is for a guitar that has been modified to this extent. Your wisdom is appreciated.

Sounds cool. Please post in-focus pics to help with getting the answers you seek.

You can post a pic directly from your device per guidance in post#57 from the thread below.

https://www.lespaulforum.com/index....st-photos-on-the-les-paul-forum.194336/page-3

Typically the photo needs to be resized smaller.

If you are not familiar with resizing you can just text the photo you want to post to a guitar buddy or your wife. Then download that texted photo. It should be converted to a smaller file size that can then be posted to the LPF.

 

[Soundside]

Okay I’ll try to post a photo and see how it goes. I have some of the back and other parts as well.

 

[zacknorton]

cool top!

 

[Subliminal lanimilbuS]

Nice. I tend to prefer guitars with some age to them so if it is in nice condition to me it would be worth the same price it would cost me to get something new with the same specs.

 

[CAPT CRUNCH]

wrong bridge for 93 classic..........

 

[CAPT CRUNCH]

do you have a pic of the serial #?

 

[lapstor]

In my opinion, the modifications don't necessarily reduce its value if they were done properly, but the absence of original parts will limit its appeal to collectors. I would consider it more of an excellent player's guitar than an investment.