What is this Les Paul Custom Worth Today?

axeologist · 07-25-2012, 07:44 PM

Just trying to get an idea of what my 1984 Les Paul Custom is worth. I am ready to sell her. She is Rare Pearl White, in great condition and all original including Tim Shaw PAFs.

What should I be looking for?

Thanks!

AXE · 07-25-2012, 07:47 PM

$2,500 $3,000.

And it's beautiful.

fatbird · 07-25-2012, 08:04 PM

Damn those white Norlins.

What axe said

Who · 07-25-2012, 08:14 PM

Axe is carzy. Just look at his avatar.

It's worth $50. Tops. But, because I like you, I will take it off your hands for $1,000.

Seriously, though, I think AXE is correct. If I were selling it, I'd put it on eBay with a starting bid of $100, and a reserve of $4,000 (eat the listing fees). At the end of the auction, you will know what it's worth on the open market. If the bidding actually hits $4,000, you made out well.

I think you can beat $3,000, if you wait. Someone who wants a guitar like yours wants YOUR guitar. There are not a bunch of those to choose from at any one time in the world.

pete rallis · 07-25-2012, 08:42 PM

Nice! Just don't sell it too cheap...If its a nice as it looks in the pics, someone will step up and buy it for real good money.

KenG · 07-25-2012, 08:43 PM

I think you could get 3K for that beauty based on condition if you're not in a hurry! (At least up here in Canada!) Of course I'm assuming she comes with the OHSC as well?

Satch0922 · 07-25-2012, 08:47 PM

Sweet

AXE · 07-25-2012, 08:48 PM

I would shoot for the $3000. mark.

River · 07-25-2012, 08:51 PM

Why do you want to sell it?

(Notice I said "it", not "her".)

02589 · 07-25-2012, 09:21 PM

She's a beauty and I've been watching them on eBay thinking an old white custom might be my next purchase. I hope you can get $3k for her, but you'll have to be very patient, very lucky, and the stars will need to be in alignment. I have not been following your year model specifically, but old white customs are being unsold with asking price of $2500 on a regular basis.

Why are you selling her? I see others on your list that "seem" less attractive than this one.

Slashperryburst · 07-26-2012, 12:14 AM

It's worth $2. I'll give you $10 for it seeing as how I'm a nice guy. Deal?

axeologist · 07-26-2012, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by River

Why do you want to sell it?

(Notice I said "it", not "her".)

I am in a bit of flux with my gear. Since joining a working band I have decided that fat round necks are my thing. They just allow me to dig in better and I have big hands with long fingers.

So... I have sold my 89' 3 pup BB and my 09' White Custom. This 84 Pearl was the hardest one to sell because it is truly a SICK and rare Custom but it has the thinnest neck of the bunch. I will just keep it if I can't get a fair price.

I have a 76' White / Black Custom with a fat round (50's) neck (unusual for a Norlin to have a fat neck) and that is my main axe.

I even sold my 1960 Custom Shop Strat and now looking for a 56' Strat.

Hap Hazzard · 07-27-2012, 12:54 PM

That's one sweet looking custom!

One thing you've got going for you is that guys who want a white custom usually REALLY want a WHITE custom, and there aren't too many of 'em out there.

Still, to get 3000 bucks without waiting for months you'd probably have to get a little lucky. Hell, if I had the cash I'd be interested!

blakem · 07-27-2012, 01:16 PM

man, I love that guitar, I want it.

SnowWhite · 07-27-2012, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by River

Why do you want to sell it?

(Notice I said "it", not "her".)

What's wrong with "her"?
Just behaving diplomaticly?

acstorfer · 07-27-2012, 01:20 PM

Beautiful guitar! How heavy is it?

AXE · 07-27-2012, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acstorfer

Beautiful guitar! How heavy is it?

Kezman · 07-27-2012, 02:51 PM

2k ish.........3k is madness

Shawn Lutz · 07-27-2012, 03:31 PM

around 3k. That would be a cool one for the RR fans to do a Randy Roads conversion

Sweet LPC though

acstorfer · 07-27-2012, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AXE

Why are you thinking the weight is funny? If it weighs 13+ lbs it probably wouldn't be worth as much that weighs 10 lbs.

AXE · 07-27-2012, 03:52 PM

Sure it will.

I was just having this discussion about "how much does it weigh & how does it sound?"

Struck me funny at the time.

acstorfer · 07-27-2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AXE

Sure it will.

I was just having this discussion about "how much does it weigh & how does it sound?"

Struck me funny at the time.

Of course I'm not talking weight vs sound. I'm talking about weight vs how much someone would prefer a lighter guitar or not.

The Archer · 07-27-2012, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axeologist

Just trying to get an idea of what my 1984 Les Paul Custom is worth. I am ready to sell her. She is Rare Pearl White, in great condition and all original including Tim Shaw PAFs.

What should I be looking for?

Thanks!

It is worthless but I would be willing to send you 1000 dollars for it because philanthropy is a hobby of mine

axeologist · 07-27-2012, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acstorfer

Beautiful guitar! How heavy is it?

She is 9 lbs. 14 oz.

SKATTERBRANE · 07-27-2012, 08:31 PM

Love those winder tuners!

HOT-BRIT · 07-27-2012, 08:39 PM

Around $2500 mark in that condition

acstorfer · 07-27-2012, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axeologist

She is 9 lbs. 14 oz.

That's a great weight. Should open the doors for anyone looking for that style/year Les Paul.

Who · 07-27-2012, 09:19 PM

Here's a question about guitar values....

The growing consensus is that this guitar is worth $2,500-$3,000.... The tough part of the sale is not being able to play it.

If I saw this for $2,500 in the Member Classifieds, I'd think it was a good deal, but not actually take interest in it.

If I saw it for $2,500 on Craigslist, I wouldn't call the guy to try it out, but I'd think it's a good deal for whoever gets it.

If I walked into a local guitar shop, and this was hanging on the wall for $2,500 out-the-door.... I'd buy it. I'd buy it and love it, and if I ever stopped loving it, I'd be pretty darn confident I could sell it for $2,500 or more.

My question for everyone is, does the "value" fluctuate in your minds, depening on whether you can hold the guitar? Though I know there are a lot of people who wouldn't buy a guitar they can't play first.

Shawn Lutz · 07-28-2012, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Who

My question for everyone is, does the "value" fluctuate in your minds, depening on whether you can hold the guitar? Though I know there are a lot of people who wouldn't buy a guitar they can't play first.

No: The guitar is worth exactly the same whether in a retail shop, eBay, craigslist or your next door neighbors garage sale. The only difference is locally you will not pay shipping, you'll pay sales tax though and you'll get to try before you buy. I know a lot of people just HAVE to play a guitar first. I have bought many guitars that I never touched until I took em out of the case.

Satch0922 · 07-28-2012, 08:18 AM

I have an 83 (shown on the left). Great guitar! I would hang on to it if it was me.

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AXE Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Village Of The Damned. Posts: 19,047 Thanks: 1,225 Thanked 677 Times in 155 Posts	Re: What is this Les Paul Custom Worth Today? $2,500 $3,000. And it's beautiful. blakem, jco.1, SKATTERBRANE and 2 others like this.

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Who Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYUSA Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 154 Thanked 97 Times in 29 Posts	Re: What is this Les Paul Custom Worth Today? Axe is carzy. Just look at his avatar. It's worth $50. Tops. But, because I like you, I will take it off your hands for $1,000. Seriously, though, I think AXE is correct. If I were selling it, I'd put it on eBay with a starting bid of $100, and a reserve of $4,000 (eat the listing fees). At the end of the auction, you will know what it's worth on the open market. If the bidding actually hits $4,000, you made out well. I think you can beat $3,000, if you wait. Someone who wants a guitar like yours wants YOUR guitar. There are not a bunch of those to choose from at any one time in the world.

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02589 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,070 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: What is this Les Paul Custom Worth Today? She's a beauty and I've been watching them on eBay thinking an old white custom might be my next purchase. I hope you can get $3k for her, but you'll have to be very patient, very lucky, and the stars will need to be in alignment. I have not been following your year model specifically, but old white customs are being unsold with asking price of $2500 on a regular basis. Why are you selling her? I see others on your list that "seem" less attractive than this one. Last edited by 02589; 07-25-2012 at 09:22 PM. Reason: changed "it" to "her"

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Hap Hazzard Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What is this Les Paul Custom Worth Today? That's one sweet looking custom! One thing you've got going for you is that guys who want a white custom usually REALLY want a WHITE custom, and there aren't too many of 'em out there. Still, to get 3000 bucks without waiting for months you'd probably have to get a little lucky. Hell, if I had the cash I'd be interested!

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Shawn Lutz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What is this Les Paul Custom Worth Today? around 3k. That would be a cool one for the RR fans to do a Randy Roads conversion Sweet LPC though __________________ http://shawnlutz.com

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AXE Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Village Of The Damned. Posts: 19,047 Thanks: 1,225 Thanked 677 Times in 155 Posts	Re: What is this Les Paul Custom Worth Today? Sure it will. I was just having this discussion about "how much does it weigh & how does it sound?" Struck me funny at the time. acstorfer likes this.

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Who Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYUSA Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 154 Thanked 97 Times in 29 Posts	Re: What is this Les Paul Custom Worth Today? Here's a question about guitar values.... The growing consensus is that this guitar is worth $2,500-$3,000.... The tough part of the sale is not being able to play it. If I saw this for $2,500 in the Member Classifieds, I'd think it was a good deal, but not actually take interest in it. If I saw it for $2,500 on Craigslist, I wouldn't call the guy to try it out, but I'd think it's a good deal for whoever gets it. If I walked into a local guitar shop, and this was hanging on the wall for $2,500 out-the-door.... I'd buy it. I'd buy it and love it, and if I ever stopped loving it, I'd be pretty darn confident I could sell it for $2,500 or more. My question for everyone is, does the "value" fluctuate in your minds, depening on whether you can hold the guitar? Though I know there are a lot of people who wouldn't buy a guitar they can't play first. Thumpalumpacus and Kezman like this.

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