jp
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Lordy lordy! The power of media, eh? Kinda makes me wonder whether this trend still would have occurred, if the current amp gurus hadn't extolled the virtues of the GA-40. :?
Yikes! into the low end of the tweed Deluxe price range and over last year's $1,600-$1,800 for the original brown over tan models. Agree; P12R likely original. W. Marx' book - though shaky in spots - dates this to 1960; he says the later '60-'62 models, which look the same, had 7591s / 5AR4.valcotone said:Sold for $2024! Wow! :shock: I think that one has the original P12P speaker.
Same complement on the Crestline series.capnjuan said:. . .he says the later '60-'62 models, which look the same, had 7591s / 5AR4.
capnjuan said:Yikes! into the low end of the tweed Deluxe price range and over last year's $1,600-$1,800 for the original brown over tan models. Agree; P12R likely original. W. Marx' book - though shaky in spots - dates this to 1960; he says the later '60-'62 models, which look the same, had 7591s / 5AR4.valcotone said:Sold for $2024! Wow! :shock: I think that one has the original P12P speaker.
Agree 100%. It can take just a couple of tenacious bidders to blow the curve sometimes. The style of the ad can definitely help. Right after I sold my '64 Blonde CE-100 for $750 (with repair to a partial headstock crack) at a guitar show, a seller heaped on the cream and butter in an eBay ad, complete with references to Pat Methany (who I don't think ever played Guild), close up detail shots of a dedicated polishing job, and sound samples. It sold for $1450 plus. It stung a bit, then I bought my gorgeous '68 and forgot all about it.valcotone said:It's surprising isn't it! Prices certainly fluctuate... a Supro Thunderbolt sold a month ago for $2000 but the last 2 that sold were around $700-800 and they looked similar. Depends on the contents and style of the auction listing, timing, concurrent auctions, and who's buying at the moment.
Looks like someone was a little heavy handed with the Zinsser.capnjuan said:Gibson GA19 RVT but with odd-looking tolex color ... as if it's been lacquered ... very original electronics but you can see the contrast between where the backpanel sits and the surrounding tolex ... original material but the tolex not covered gets lighter ... not darker ... ??? Must be an offering from Old Zeke ... $900 MIN.
S'what it looks like ok; would come off with $2 worth of denatured alcohol and some rags. Even if it had some the typical orange/brown mold stains, if intact and if he posted the MIN at $600, he'd probably get the $800-$900 he's looking for.jp said:Looks like someone was a little heavy handed with the Zinsser.
Hi Sean; you're right ... it takes two to tango (tangle?) on eBay. Can't get to the sky-high prices without at least two people showing strong interest at the same time. I saw those other Supros too ... no explanation for it.valcotone said:... It's surprising isn't it! Prices certainly fluctuate... a Supro Thunderbolt sold a month ago for $2000 but the last 2 that sold were around $700-800 and they looked similar. Depends on the contents and style of the auction listing, timing, concurrent auctions, and who's buying at the moment.
capnjuan said:Another very fine GA40LP Auction link. Two-tone .... a 'tweener? Between the earlier maroon over light gray and Michael's black over tweed? This should do as well / better than the $2,200 for the tweed version? [/img]
... yes, doesn't match the others from the period ... The back/top corner joints are already starting to open ... early Rob / Buffalo Amps job? The tweed model above had a P12R ... this one a black-frame P12Q. It is very pretty!valcotone said:I'm gonna throw my neck out there and estimate final selling price for that one at $1250, given it's recovered. Looks nice!capnjuan said:Another very fine GA40LP Auction link. Two-tone .... a 'tweener? Between the earlier maroon over light gray and Michael's black over tweed? This should do as well / better than the $2,200 for the tweed version? [/img]
capnjuan said:... yes, doesn't match the others from the period ... The back/top corner joints are already starting to open ... early Rob / Buffalo Amps job? The tweed model above had a P12R ... this one a black-frame P12Q. It is very pretty!valcotone said:I'm gonna throw my neck out there and estimate final selling price for that one at $1250, given it's recovered. Looks nice!capnjuan said:Another very fine GA40LP Auction link. Two-tone .... a 'tweener? Between the earlier maroon over light gray and Michael's black over tweed? This should do as well / better than the $2,200 for the tweed version? [/img]
eeek!valcotone said:... The tweed one had a P12P (not R), John... That's what mine has as well.
Whiffed at $900 MIN. Re-listed and has an opening bid of $800 ... no mention of a reserve ... might be good to go at $1,250.valcotone said:I'm gonna throw my neck out there and estimate final selling price for that one at $1250, given it's recovered. Looks nice!capnjuan said:Another very fine GA40LP Auction link. Two-tone .... a 'tweener? Between the earlier maroon over light gray and Michael's black over tweed? This should do as well / better than the $2,200 for the tweed version? [/img]
capnjuan said:Sold: ... quite a penalty for a cosmetic fix.