I am no collector and buy to play. But I do care about resale value as I don't want to lose too much when moving on to the next one. Maybe @moonweasel can chime in?
I have a lead on a 1968 LP Custom. It's player grade with mostly original finish, a well done headstock repair, no original pickups, two original pots and both caps. The bridge is original, no idea about the tailpiece. Someone put some of those 70s mini switches near the pots. It needs a refret, which I am not afraid of. Lots of mojo. I do have a couple of pre t tops I can put into this one. Really, really comfortable to play.
I see good condition examples listed at $16K+. The seller is asking $8K. What are people's ideas about the price? Would appreciate if anyone can reference a guide or links with comps from the last two-three months.
This isn't the guitar, but just to give some idea:
I have a lead on a 1968 LP Custom. It's player grade with mostly original finish, a well done headstock repair, no original pickups, two original pots and both caps. The bridge is original, no idea about the tailpiece. Someone put some of those 70s mini switches near the pots. It needs a refret, which I am not afraid of. Lots of mojo. I do have a couple of pre t tops I can put into this one. Really, really comfortable to play.
I see good condition examples listed at $16K+. The seller is asking $8K. What are people's ideas about the price? Would appreciate if anyone can reference a guide or links with comps from the last two-three months.
This isn't the guitar, but just to give some idea: