Supreme Value

prestimusic · 04-23-2012, 07:24 PM

How much would a 2003 LP Supreme from Nashville be worth if it is in ok condition (some fissures in the finish, gold is worn off the edge of the bridge from playing, some minor scratches here and there)....needs to get cleaned up and setup? I know in excellent condition they are going for around $2000 (If my research is correct). Can anyone give me an idea or point me in the right direction? Thanks!

The Refugee · 04-23-2012, 07:46 PM

Les Paul Supremes were made in '03?

But yeah I'd say around 2k, depending of course.

bufbills · 04-23-2012, 07:47 PM

Pics?

prestimusic · 04-23-2012, 07:50 PM

Yes....at least according to the serial number...first number was 0...fifth was 3....

Joeydego · 04-23-2012, 07:50 PM

Id say around 2k in the condition its described. They're 3400 new (28-29 good deal new)

prestimusic · 05-21-2012, 08:03 PM

OK. I got some pictures. I was wrong... There are no fissures in the finish of the body. However, there are some belt scratches and playing scratches on the body. Also, there are some cracks in the finish around the edge of the headstock. The frets seemed ok, although the binding does not meet the frets perfectly (and maybe it isn't supposed to). I restrung it and played it and it plays great. Pickups are responsive and the pots don't crackle and they are also responsive.

I took off the trussrod cover and it seems to be a legitimate supreme. I was concerned that it may be a fake, but I am fairly certain it is real. After reading horror stories from others I was apprehensive about the instrument.

It also comes with a real Gibson case.

Any ideas on how much this instrument would sell for?

phil b · 05-21-2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Refugee

Les Paul Supremes were made in '03?

But yeah I'd say around 2k, depending of course.

Yep, first year was 2003. It was something that they were going to see how they faired before it went further. It was so well received that there was backorders for them. Contrary to popular belief, there was ALOT or research behind exactly how much to chamber, etc..... Good luck!

Joeydego · 05-21-2012, 08:26 PM

offer 1800 and see if he'll bite.

JOC · 05-22-2012, 09:00 AM

There was one at a collector's auction in NC 3 weeks ago that appeared to be in perfect condition. It was a 2004 and went for $2320 with the buyer's premium.

JorgeTeixeira · 05-22-2012, 09:30 AM

Just one question:
where do "supremes" fit at the "Gibson quality scale"?
Between Standards and Customs?
Silly question?

Blakey · 05-22-2012, 04:54 PM

More work goes into a supreme over a custom. But the Gibson purists will tell you that a custom is the highest quality.

HOT-BRIT · 05-22-2012, 05:03 PM

They are extremely difficult to work on the electronics, I would much rather have a Custom if given the choice

strat · 05-22-2012, 05:06 PM

I'd guess around 2300. I'd only pay up to 1900

Joeydego · 05-22-2012, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JorgeTeixeira

Just one question:
where do "supremes" fit at the "Gibson quality scale"?
Between Standards and Customs?
Silly question?

I own both. Right up there with a custom.

nagha · 05-22-2012, 08:48 PM

I'd happily buy a Supreme if it wasn't chambered and was the "modern weight relief." Indeed, it would be my gold standard. If possible, I'll do it myself by replacing all the trim on my '12 Std but not experienced enough with modding.

04-23-2012, 07:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
prestimusic Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Supreme Value How much would a 2003 LP Supreme from Nashville be worth if it is in ok condition (some fissures in the finish, gold is worn off the edge of the bridge from playing, some minor scratches here and there)....needs to get cleaned up and setup? I know in excellent condition they are going for around $2000 (If my research is correct). Can anyone give me an idea or point me in the right direction? Thanks!

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The Refugee Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,539 Thanks: 131 Thanked 30 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Supreme Value Les Paul Supremes were made in '03? But yeah I'd say around 2k, depending of course. __________________ #ForNico

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prestimusic Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Supreme Value Yes....at least according to the serial number...first number was 0...fifth was 3....

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Joeydego V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY NY Posts: 15,229 Thanks: 208 Thanked 734 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Supreme Value Id say around 2k in the condition its described. They're 3400 new (28-29 good deal new)

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05-21-2012, 08:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Joeydego V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY NY Posts: 15,229 Thanks: 208 Thanked 734 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Supreme Value offer 1800 and see if he'll bite. Thiago likes this.

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JOC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Andover, MA Posts: 216 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Supreme Value There was one at a collector's auction in NC 3 weeks ago that appeared to be in perfect condition. It was a 2004 and went for $2320 with the buyer's premium.

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JorgeTeixeira Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Portugal Posts: 207 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Supreme Value Just one question: where do "supremes" fit at the "Gibson quality scale"? Between Standards and Customs? Silly question? __________________ Fender American Standard Stratocaster Fender '62 American Vintage Stratocaster Fender Crash1 Eric Clapton Stratocaster Squier Affinity Telecaster Fender '62 American Vintage Telecaster Gibson Les Paul Joe Bonamassa Studio Gibson Les Paul Custom 68 VOS Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb reissue Vox Pathfinder 15R Kawai K3 piano

05-22-2012, 04:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
Blakey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Supreme Value More work goes into a supreme over a custom. But the Gibson purists will tell you that a custom is the highest quality.

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HOT-BRIT V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 18,758 Thanks: 64 Thanked 280 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Supreme Value They are extremely difficult to work on the electronics, I would much rather have a Custom if given the choice

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strat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Coventry RI Posts: 467 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Supreme Value I'd guess around 2300. I'd only pay up to 1900 __________________ Yeah, I'm an idiot.

05-22-2012, 08:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
nagha Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 192 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Supreme Value I'd happily buy a Supreme if it wasn't chambered and was the "modern weight relief." Indeed, it would be my gold standard. If possible, I'll do it myself by replacing all the trim on my '12 Std but not experienced enough with modding.

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