Members guitarmandp Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 http://www.gruhn.com/catalog/e.htm This is about as clean as they come. Only 7 grand for this vintage Junior I could have sworn a few years ago these guitars were almost double that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRANKOR Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 Looks like the '58 - '60 Standards are as expensive as ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarmandp Posted April 6, 2010 Author Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 Looks like the '58 - '60 Standards are as expensive as ever No they aren't. Those guitars were like half a million dollars a couple of years ago. Now they go for half of that. I bought a couple of flying V's a few years ago that are worth way less than I paid. I bought a Jimi Hendrix flying V, and a Lonnie Mack flying V. Both of those guitars are worth a lot less than I paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 still a pretty penny for what was intented as a student model - I dunno if I'm just getting jaded or if it's because I think in terms of utility rather than collectability, but that still strike me as more than those ought to cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members o.versteer Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 I bought a couple of flying V's a few years ago that are worth way less than I paid. I bought a Jimi Hendrix flying V, and a Lonnie Mack flying V. Both of those guitars are worth a lot less than I paid. They're not vintage guitars though, are they? Or am I missing something here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willyguitar Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 They're still within the category of collector's item though, at that price, and I am pretty sure they are more around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SPONGEBOB Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 They were $800 in the 90's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarmandp Posted April 6, 2010 Author Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 They're not vintage guitars though, are they? Or am I missing something here? The 94 Lonnie Mack V is over 15 years old. Some would consider it vintage (I wouldn't) I paid $3,500 for that guitar back in 2007. They were $5,000 back then. I thought I got the deal of a lifetime, now those guitars are worth about $3,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 I've never viewed guitars as any kind of investment...especially electrics. They have no track record as collectibles to speak of. 50-60 years? That's not enough time to establish much of a record compared to most other antiques. Guitars are tools to make music. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bigconig Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 They were $800 in the 90's.... Or less. I remember when Daddy's opened a store here (I think early 90s) they had a couple 59s for $600/each at their grand opening. I considered one for a while, but no one was into p-90s back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundcreation Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 It's only the beginning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scottgd Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 I think there are very few that pay those prices for the playability of the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kevman Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 So? Anyone who buys guitars as an investment understands the risks. Hopefully owners of such rare guitars can at least enjoy the coolness and legendary tones and playability of their bounty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evh1984 Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 Guitars are tools to make music. EG How dare you take that kind of attitude here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 How dare you take that kind of attitude here! I appreciate cool gear as much as anyone. But my investment $ don't go in guitars. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hardtdc Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 I appreciate cool gear as much as anyone. But my investment $ don't go in guitars. EG Amen. Guitars as investments make zero sense unless you are buying "Blackie" and even that is overpriced. I buy cheap guitars to play. I buy properties for investment. Real estate is the one thing that never goes down in value. (unless it's swamp land or something). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carbohydrates Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 I think there are very few that pay those prices for the playability of the guitar. I paid $4,700 my 1961 LP Jr as a gigging instrument. It's the second most expensive thing I own behind my car and I sometimes wonder about how wise it was to purchase that guitar (sold 6 others to pay for it), but then I pick it up and strum it and it's all okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 Um, boo-hoo! Just play the {censored}ers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cavpilot Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 Real estate is the one thing that never goes down in value. (unless it's swamp land or something). What planet have you been living on for the past 2 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hardtdc Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 What planet have you been living on for the past 2 years? The best one. I'm talking about long term financial holds. This is a very short term cycle to which I am forever greatful. I picked up a bargain on a quick sale recently and have already doubled my investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carbohydrates Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 What planet have you been living on for the past 2 years? I believe he's looking long-term. They're not makin' any more of that 'land' stuff these days, ya know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alphamarquis Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 Amen. Guitars as investments make zero sense unless you are buying "Blackie" and even that is overpriced. I buy cheap guitars to play. I buy properties for investment. Real estate is the one thing that never goes down in value. (unless it's swamp land or something). Hate to break it to you guys, but guitars are a better investments than the stock market on average in the past 15 years. This is according to a few sources, including an NPR article and I think a CNBC one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members relva3 Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 Collectible guitars, cars, anything "collectible" is just {censored}e to me. You can't use it, that devalues it. So the items sit around, and only have value to other people willing to buy something not to use it. Stock market hasn't been useful for short gains for most people the last few years, but lets be clear; there are firms, banks, corporations, and entire businesses building skyscrapers and employing people to work the global financial system. There's obviously more money and avenues to explore there than anything collectible could ever hope to achieve. Bad decisions in either field will net you a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hubert Stumblin Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 still a pretty penny for what was intented as a student model - I dunno if I'm just getting jaded or if it's because I think in terms of utility rather than collectability, but that still strike me as more than those ought to cost. It IS an awesome little guitar. But I kinda agree with you. I think you could get a reissue of one today and it'd sound pretty damned good. And you wouldn't have to worry about every little ding or sweat drop lowering the value of your "investment". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundcreation Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hate to break it to you guys, but guitars are a better investments than the stock market on average in the past 15 years. This is according to a few sources, including an NPR article and I think a CNBC one. That may have been true during the collector "boom" a few years ago but I doubt it still holds up. You got links to those articles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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