Base price for a '59 or '60 LP Junior

db3266 · 04-24-2012, 06:19 AM

What is the going rate for a good condition Les Paul Junior, either a '59 or a '60 vintage model? (in the UK)

I'm tempted to visit a shop that has a few in stock, but I would like to be fore armed with an understanding of the price range. The shop in question does not advertise their prices and you have to make an enquirey, but every time I do, I never get a response, so I though it better to actually visit in person.

db3266 · 04-24-2012, 06:29 AM

something like this for example

Our Catalogue - Vintage and Rare Guitars

krall · 04-24-2012, 06:32 AM

About 3,000-3,200 GBP in today's market.

db3266 · 04-24-2012, 06:36 AM

OK Thanks.

jerrypilot · 04-24-2012, 07:51 AM

I recently bought a 60 junior in excellent condition with unfaded finish , original case , strap and lead for £5250 . That's probably the top end . The same dealer had a 59 that had been well used , with re pro tuners and filled holes from a previous Bigsby for £3650 ,see Vintage Guitar Boutique , they're in Whitechapel . Also , Guitar Classics in South London currently have two 59s , one at just under £4000 , and another for a little less . Hope that's useful info .

kdm · 04-24-2012, 07:59 AM

want to buy in the states... 390409853804

krall · 04-24-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jerrypilot

I recently bought a 60 junior in excellent condition with unfaded finish , original case , strap and lead for £5250 . That's probably the top end . The same dealer had a 59 that had been well used , with re pro tuners and filled holes from a previous Bigsby for £3650 ,see Vintage Guitar Boutique , they're in Whitechapel . Also , Guitar Classics in South London currently have two 59s , one at just under £4000 , and another for a little less . Hope that's useful info .

Wow, prices are in the high end in the UK!

kdm · 04-24-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by krall

Wow, prices are in the high end in the UK!

prices are in the high end all over Europe...

Mr Teeny · 04-24-2012, 11:20 AM

According to this post Vintage Guitar Show photos

1950s Gibsons would fall under the category of collectors items of historical interest and therefore exempt from duty on importation to the EU. It'd definately be worth looking into especially with US prices so much cheaper than UK prices, take off the customs duties and it'd almost be worth buying them just to flip

slapshot · 04-24-2012, 11:34 AM

VINTAGE 50's 60's GIBSON LES PAUL JUNIOR JR GUITAR BODY/NECK PROJECT PARTS | eBay

kdm · 04-24-2012, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Teeny

According to this post Vintage Guitar Show photos

1950s Gibsons would fall under the category of collectors items of historical interest and therefore exempt from duty on importation to the EU. It'd definately be worth looking into especially with US prices so much cheaper than UK prices, take off the customs duties and it'd almost be worth buying them just to flip

custom duties is only one side of the coin, VAT is the other side if you import to EU.
Best is to buy outside and bring the guitar as your own belonging home.....

tonebone · 04-24-2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdm

want to buy in the states... 390409853804

Are we sure that's even a vintage Gibson? Nice price for a project, tho.

kdm · 04-24-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tonebone

Are we sure that's even a vintage Gibson? Nice price for a project, tho.

I'm not sure, but I guess so. Maybe MLP vintage specialists can give an estimation.

Liam · 04-24-2012, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Teeny

According to this post Vintage Guitar Show photos

1950s Gibsons would fall under the category of collectors items of historical interest and therefore exempt from duty on importation to the EU. It'd definately be worth looking into especially with US prices so much cheaper than UK prices, take off the customs duties and it'd almost be worth buying them just to flip

You still have to pay VAT at 5%, so there's a bit to add on if you use this customs code.

Gary Winterflood has got a nice looking '59 at a reasonable price for the UK.

GuitarAvenue Ltd - Specialists in Vintage and Rare Guitars - www.guitaravenue.com

My '59 was sent to me in the UK from the USA from a dealer just under a year ago. Fairly light one, got the dealer to pick something I'd like the sound of from about 10 Juniors. He was right on the money, suited me down to the ground. VGC rather than mint - ran in at about £3700 with shipping and VAT. Not sure how much better you'd do nowadays - makes the one Gary's got seem pretty reasonable to me.

Liam

04-24-2012, 06:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
db3266 Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Essex. UK. Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 12 Thanked 87 Times in 34 Posts	Base price for a '59 or '60 LP Junior What is the going rate for a good condition Les Paul Junior, either a '59 or a '60 vintage model? (in the UK) I'm tempted to visit a shop that has a few in stock, but I would like to be fore armed with an understanding of the price range. The shop in question does not advertise their prices and you have to make an enquirey, but every time I do, I never get a response, so I though it better to actually visit in person. __________________ "The guitar used to speak for me. But I can't let it do that for me anymore. I can't let it break my heart again". - Peter Green

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db3266 Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Essex. UK. Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 12 Thanked 87 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Base price for a '59 or '60 LP Junior something like this for example Our Catalogue - Vintage and Rare Guitars __________________ "The guitar used to speak for me. But I can't let it do that for me anymore. I can't let it break my heart again". - Peter Green

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krall Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Shediac, NB Canada Posts: 326 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Base price for a '59 or '60 LP Junior About 3,000-3,200 GBP in today's market.

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jerrypilot Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Uk South Coast Posts: 217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Base price for a '59 or '60 LP Junior I recently bought a 60 junior in excellent condition with unfaded finish , original case , strap and lead for £5250 . That's probably the top end . The same dealer had a 59 that had been well used , with re pro tuners and filled holes from a previous Bigsby for £3650 ,see Vintage Guitar Boutique , they're in Whitechapel . Also , Guitar Classics in South London currently have two 59s , one at just under £4000 , and another for a little less . Hope that's useful info .

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kdm Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 50° 4' 0" North, 7° 46' 0" East Posts: 1,302 Thanks: 48 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Base price for a '59 or '60 LP Junior want to buy in the states... 390409853804 __________________ .....those glorious instruments are often mocked for having all the suttelty of a sledge hammer and the dynamic range of a chainsaw, a jangling noise machine..... After all they only made so many guitars, and they ain't makin' any more.

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Mr Teeny Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kent UK Posts: 1,838 Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Base price for a '59 or '60 LP Junior According to this post Vintage Guitar Show photos 1950s Gibsons would fall under the category of collectors items of historical interest and therefore exempt from duty on importation to the EU. It'd definately be worth looking into especially with US prices so much cheaper than UK prices, take off the customs duties and it'd almost be worth buying them just to flip

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