I need to get an Old Guitar Appraised...

[greenage]

A friend gave me his fathers old Fender Acoustic so I could have it appraised. Well, I went to a few well known music shops to get info to persue my goal. They couldnt give me a straight up answer as to what to do. One guy told me to take pictures of it and email it. along with the serial number, to Fender. Well I'll try that, but if you guys could maybe help me out, I know there is a lot of expertise on this board, and I would appreciate the help! Maybe you could point me towards the right direction? I also can post some pics of the guitar if need be.

 

Thanks

Greene

[Terry Allan Hall]

Originally posted by greenage A friend gave me his fathers old Fender Acoustic so I could have it appraised. Well, I went to a few well known music shops to get info to persue my goal. They couldnt give me a straight up answer as to what to do. One guy told me to take pictures of it and email it. along with the serial number, to Fender. Well I'll try that, but if you guys could maybe help me out, I know there is a lot of expertise on this board, and I would appreciate the help! Maybe you could point me towards the right direction? I also can post some pics of the guitar if need be. Thanks Greene

 

 

Can you post a picture of it, particularily the sound hole and headstock? That'll help us give you a more specific idea of it's value.

[leftync]

i bought an old fender acoustic on ebay for my son; a 70s model called the F50. (actually i bought for myself, but i later switched to lefty and gave it to him) there were a few sites that gave values of fenders. i don't think they're worth much in dollars. didn't have a great reputation. but the 70s doesn't seem to be a great time for some acoustic companies, and fender has never been primarily an acoustic company.
that said, my son's guitar is gorgeous, with beautiful rosewood back and sides (laminated, but still beautiful) and nicely aged top with herringbone. There's a nice stripe down the back as well. and it's an 000 shape, I think, not a dreadnaught like most inexpensive guitars.
and reputation or not, the guitar sounds great. maybe the aging has something to do with it. it certainly seems solid, and well constructed.
although i didn't pay much for it, the combination of looks and sound are worth a lot to us. i would match it against the best solid-top, laminated back and sides out there today from alvarez, martin, taylor, seagull, etc. I'd guess a guitar of similar quality would cost about $500 today.
i'll try and find those sites, which rated fender guitars of all shape, size and materials.
bottom line: may not be worth a fortune in dollars, but it may be worth well more in terms of quality and sound. i consider my son's a real find. he'll be taking it with him when he goes to college next week.

[greenage]

I notice the serial number didn't come out too clear. The SN is: F7901068

thanks!

[Terry Allan Hall]

This is from the mid to late-'70s...If the neck is pretty straight, the bridge is still attached well to the face (no pulling up at the back) and it has no cracks or seperations, somewhere in the ball park of $125 or thereabouts.

[postalsock]

wow man your friend kept that guitar in excellent shape. Nice.
Great lookin guitar, wonder how it sounds...

[Tony Burns]

greenage - Terry is right on the money , thats exactly what my 2005 Blue book of guitar prices says - give or take 25 bucks ( for condition )

[greenage]

Originally posted by postalsock wow man your friend kept that guitar in excellent shape. Nice. Great lookin guitar, wonder how it sounds...

 

 

Well actually, the guitar was never played or taken out of the case!.... until I got it heh. I had to jam it a lil bit m naturally! It sounds pretty nice!

Thanks for all of your help!

[Freeman Keller]

This isn't an appraisal and I thinks Terry's SWAG is about right, but here is what the HC database says about the F-15

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Fender/F-15/10/1

Looks like prices paid were UNKNOWN, 250 euros, and $50.