FS: 1952 Les Paul *Serious Inquiries Only*

livin4hockey · 06-30-2008, 06:02 PM

This Les Paul was my grandfather's before being passed down to me. It's an all original 1952 Les Paul, no serial number is on it. It's in very good condition but clearly not showroom condition. I don't play guitar as often as I used to and really would like to see this go to someone who could appreciate it more. It's been appraised by the House of Guitars in Rochester, NY at $30k. So I am asking for $30k for the guitar. Please don't try to talk me down, the price is firm. I'm in no hurry to sell it. Please PM me for any questions, I'll do my best to answer them. Thank you!

cain · 06-30-2008, 07:30 PM

Cool guitar. good luck with it!

BCRGreg · 06-30-2008, 07:42 PM

Do you have the original case?

livin4hockey · 06-30-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cain

Cool guitar. good luck with it!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by BCRGreg

Do you have the original case?

Unfortunately, no I do not have the original case.

thefishingline · 07-01-2008, 04:37 PM

Please e mail me a price thanks

1959burst · 07-02-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thefishingline

Please e mail me a price thanks

bro he's asking $30k firm

BCRGreg · 07-02-2008, 08:16 PM

With a 70's case.

It's friggin' awesome, tho.

thefishingline · 07-02-2008, 09:17 PM

Nice axe but too high in this market..or any marklet forr that matter...good luck

shotgunlew · 07-03-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by thefishingline

Nice axe but too high in this market..or any marklet forr that matter...good luck

Seems like a pattern, People post there guitars for sale and you say the price is to high...... Now I dont know what the guitar is worth but Id say if the guy wants 30k for it , he wants 30k for it. I mean it is his guitar, he sets the price not the buyer.

chris

tonebone · 07-03-2008, 01:14 AM

Give me a break. The guitar is worth at least $30K. You might have better luck with an auction house, though. Maybe consignment, with you getting your $30K.

I have heard that all collectables (art, etc) in the $20K to $100K are having trouble selling right now.

Cool guitar.

I sure hope someone doesn't buy it just to part it out!

bigalthethird · 07-03-2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by shotgunlew

Seems like a pattern, People post there guitars for sale and you say the price is to high...... Now I dont know what the guitar is worth but Id say if the guy wants 30k for it , he wants 30k for it. I mean it is his guitar, he sets the price not the buyer.

chris

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Originally Posted by tonebone

Give me a break. The guitar is worth at least $30K. You might have better luck with an auction house, though. Maybe consignment, with you getting your $30K.

I have heard that all collectables (art, etc) in the $20K to $100K are having trouble selling right now.

Cool guitar.

I sure hope someone doesn't buy it just to part it out!

To be fair, the true value of anything is only as much as someone will pay. But in this case, someone will pay $30k, it's just a matter of time.

That said, at the moment the entire market is somewhat down. Kinda why I sold much of my collection and am investing in 30's/50's Gretsches! Easy way to make $10,000 in the next few years/decade.

dogbone94 · 07-03-2008, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by shotgunlew

Seems like a pattern, People post there guitars for sale and you say the price is to high...... Now I dont know what the guitar is worth but Id say if the guy wants 30k for it , he wants 30k for it. I mean it is his guitar, he sets the price not the buyer.

chris

i agree.... it's not up to us to set the price.. 30k is not to high....

***b-squared*** · 07-03-2008, 06:07 AM

Dude call Dave at Killer Vintage Guitars in St Louis...he might buy it from ya.

Killer Vintage - 3201 Ivanhoe Saint Louis, MO 63139 - Killer Vintage

The 800 number is on the front page.

Gorgeous guitar, nice 70s case, too.

BB

livin4hockey · 07-03-2008, 12:03 PM

Thanks for the comments guys

. I know $30k may seem steep to some people, but that's ok, especially with the current state of the market. If the guitar doesn't sell, I have no problem hanging on to it.

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Originally Posted by b-squared

Dude call Dave at Killer Vintage Guitars in St Louis...he might buy it from ya.

Killer Vintage - 3201 Ivanhoe Saint Louis, MO 63139 - Killer Vintage

The 800 number is on the front page.

Gorgeous guitar, nice 70s case, too.

BB

Do you think this would this just end up on a shelf in Dave's shop? I'd hate to see it just sit, I'd rather sell it knowing the buyer would be able to enjoy it now and then.

***b-squared*** · 07-03-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by livin4hockey

Thanks for the comments guys

. I know $30k may seem steep to some people, but that's ok, especially with the current state of the market. If the guitar doesn't sell, I have no problem hanging on to it.

Do you think this would this just end up on a shelf in Dave's shop? I'd hate to see it just sit, I'd rather sell it knowing the buyer would be able to enjoy it now and then.

No, Dave's in business to sell guitars. He goes to National shows, and does a lot of business on the phone/internet. He's even on the radio here in StL once a week, and we (the audience) try to stump the panel with music/movie trivia. He sells a bit of vintage stuff.

Dave is a great dude.

BB

BCRGreg · 07-03-2008, 01:51 PM

Dave is good people.

thefishingline · 07-03-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shotgunlew

Seems like a pattern, People post there guitars for sale and you say the price is to high...... Now I dont know what the guitar is worth but Id say if the guy wants 30k for it , he wants 30k for it. I mean it is his guitar, he sets the price not the buyer.

chris

he can ask anything he wants for the guitar..this is America and we are not communists... but in this terrible market and economy..it is a touch too high in my opinion....and as an American I have every right to express that opinion...

even 18 months ago when things were good in this market $30 would have been too high as they were selling for $18 to $25k...in Excellent condiuiton and with the right case...don't hate the player..hate the game

twinrider1 · 07-03-2008, 03:12 PM

It's just bad form to do it IN their ad.

dogbone94 · 07-03-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by twinrider1

It's just bad form to do it IN their ad.

checkmate....

shotgunlew · 07-03-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dogbone94

checkmate....

+1

martin6string · 07-04-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by twinrider1

It's just bad form to do it IN their ad.

Yes it certainly is.

rockinlespaul · 07-04-2008, 01:35 PM

EXtremely bad form imho....

captain tightpants · 07-04-2008, 01:39 PM

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks so.

thefishingline · 07-04-2008, 03:10 PM

If you say so...

people here question the prices on E Bay listings ALL the time...and even criticize sellers for stupid comments etc etc etc...just because a classified is listed here does not make it immune to scrutiny...or question

people come to these boards to learn and if by learning that means a price of a listed item is commented on than so be it...if commenting on the price of an item with no facts to back it up or with no experience in collecting, selling or buying guitars..then you may have a point...BUT you don't... because admitidally those commenting admit they don't have a clue...

I happen to have an idea on this matter and am voicing my opinion...and with facts and expiernce as well. Sorry if it upsets you or your friend's post..

but it is what it is and it is high for that item and especially in this market...

livin4hockey · 07-04-2008, 04:08 PM

I think enough has been discussed about the price for this thread. If anyone really needs to discuss the price with me or express an opinion, feel free to e-mail me. Thanks

captain tightpants · 07-04-2008, 04:09 PM

Agreed.

BCRGreg · 07-04-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefishingline

If you say so...

people here question the prices on E Bay listings ALL the time...and even criticize sellers for stupid comments etc etc etc...just because a classified is listed here does not make it immune to scrutiny...or question

people come to these boards to learn and if by learning that means a price of a listed item is commented on than so be it...if commenting on the price of an item with no facts to back it up or with no experience in collecting, selling or buying guitars..then you may have a point...BUT you don't... because admitidally those commenting admit they don't have a clue...

I happen to have an idea on this matter and am voicing my opinion...and with facts and expiernce as well. Sorry if it upsets you or your friend's post..

but it is what it is and it is high for that item and especially in this market...

I could also put my feet on your coffee table, because it's there. Wouldn't be too cool, though.

gravy · 07-04-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by thefishingline

Nice axe but too high in this market..or any marklet forr that matter...good luck

Jesus,you must be that jerk on craigslist everyone hates!!!Let the guy sell his guitar.If you don't like his price,move on.Not that you were even considering it anyway.

thefishingline · 07-04-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gravy

Jesus,you must be that jerk on craigslist everyone hates!!!Let the guy sell his guitar.If you don't like his price,move on.Not that you were even considering it anyway.

No that's not me on CL I can assure you of that...and I have been willing to move on, but you guys won't let this die off...

and the seller is happy because it keeps his thread alive and at the top of the new posts!!

RCCola · 07-04-2008, 05:19 PM

wesellguitars has one of these with original case...

06-30-2008, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
livin4hockey Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only This Les Paul was my grandfather's before being passed down to me. It's an all original 1952 Les Paul, no serial number is on it. It's in very good condition but clearly not showroom condition. I don't play guitar as often as I used to and really would like to see this go to someone who could appreciate it more. It's been appraised by the House of Guitars in Rochester, NY at $30k. So I am asking for $30k for the guitar. Please don't try to talk me down, the price is firm. I'm in no hurry to sell it. Please PM me for any questions, I'll do my best to answer them. Thank you! Last edited by livin4hockey; 07-02-2008 at 05:57 AM.

06-30-2008, 07:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
cain Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only Cool guitar. good luck with it!

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BCRGreg V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lemoyne, PA Posts: 11,705 Thanks: 320 Thanked 2,063 Times in 271 Posts Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only Do you have the original case? __________________ Cool guitars, extreme repairs and brutal honesty. www.bcrmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/BCR-M...76454402425822

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thefishingline Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach, NY Posts: 2,961 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only Please e mail me a price thanks

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BCRGreg V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lemoyne, PA Posts: 11,705 Thanks: 320 Thanked 2,063 Times in 271 Posts Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only With a 70's case. It's friggin' awesome, tho. __________________ Cool guitars, extreme repairs and brutal honesty. www.bcrmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/BCR-M...76454402425822

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07-02-2008, 09:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
thefishingline Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach, NY Posts: 2,961 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only Nice axe but too high in this market..or any marklet forr that matter...good luck

07-03-2008, 01:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
tonebone Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Coast Posts: 5,268 Thanks: 77 Thanked 81 Times in 17 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only Give me a break. The guitar is worth at least $30K. You might have better luck with an auction house, though. Maybe consignment, with you getting your $30K. I have heard that all collectables (art, etc) in the $20K to $100K are having trouble selling right now. Cool guitar. I sure hope someone doesn't buy it just to part it out!

07-03-2008, 06:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
*b-squared* MLP Pacific NW! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northwest WA Posts: 20,568 Thanks: 626 Thanked 701 Times in 100 Posts Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only Dude call Dave at Killer Vintage Guitars in St Louis...he might buy it from ya. Killer Vintage - 3201 Ivanhoe Saint Louis, MO 63139 - Killer Vintage The 800 number is on the front page. Gorgeous guitar, nice 70s case, too. BB __________________ Life's too short to deal with bad tone!

07-03-2008, 01:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
BCRGreg V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lemoyne, PA Posts: 11,705 Thanks: 320 Thanked 2,063 Times in 271 Posts Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only Dave is good people. __________________ Cool guitars, extreme repairs and brutal honesty. www.bcrmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/BCR-M...76454402425822

07-03-2008, 03:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
twinrider1 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 85 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only It's just bad form to do it IN their ad.

07-04-2008, 01:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
rockinlespaul Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,489 Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 5 Posts Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only EXtremely bad form imho....

07-04-2008, 01:39 PM	#23 (permalink)
captain tightpants Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the pit rubbing the lotion on it's skin. It doesn't like the hose. Posts: 12,300 Thanks: 184 Thanked 174 Times in 32 Posts Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only Glad I'm not the only one who thinks so.

07-04-2008, 03:10 PM	#24 (permalink)
thefishingline Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach, NY Posts: 2,961 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only If you say so... people here question the prices on E Bay listings ALL the time...and even criticize sellers for stupid comments etc etc etc...just because a classified is listed here does not make it immune to scrutiny...or question people come to these boards to learn and if by learning that means a price of a listed item is commented on than so be it...if commenting on the price of an item with no facts to back it up or with no experience in collecting, selling or buying guitars..then you may have a point...BUT you don't... because admitidally those commenting admit they don't have a clue... I happen to have an idea on this matter and am voicing my opinion...and with facts and expiernce as well. Sorry if it upsets you or your friend's post.. but it is what it is and it is high for that item and especially in this market...

07-04-2008, 04:08 PM	#25 (permalink)
livin4hockey Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only I think enough has been discussed about the price for this thread. If anyone really needs to discuss the price with me or express an opinion, feel free to e-mail me. Thanks

07-04-2008, 04:09 PM	#26 (permalink)
captain tightpants Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the pit rubbing the lotion on it's skin. It doesn't like the hose. Posts: 12,300 Thanks: 184 Thanked 174 Times in 32 Posts Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only Agreed.

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RCCola Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Yawk Sitay Posts: 858 Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Re: FS: 1952 Les Paul Serious Inquiries Only wesellguitars has one of these with original case...

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