Is $2500 too much for a 1980 Standard?

[Ninja1195]

I am really hoping to find a late 70'sor early 80's (pre-swiss cheese) Norlin with Shaw PAF's.

I stumbled across this one on ebay and wonder if the price is right. As well would they have been Shaw PAF's for that year?

Any comments or suggestions would be most welcome!

1980 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Cherry Sunburst - eBay (item 320721753954 end time Jul-30-11 17:44:19 PDT)

 

[Northwinds]

A guitar is only worth what someone is willing to pay, there is no set value. I sold a 1979 Black Beauty in nearmint condition w/ original Shaw pups for $4200. The guitar previously was bought at Norm's for $3800

 

[Oranjeaap]

Too expensive if you ask me.

 

[mikey see]

That is too much, IMO, though it is a great looking guitar. I bought a nice 74 Custom for less than that about a month ago. I would not pay more than $2k and would be shooting for something closer to $1700. I would also get more details about originality and condition as the seller is pretty vague.

I have always read that Shaw's started in 1980 so yeah, those could be Shaw's. If that is a real selling point for you though I would make sure to get a look at the backs.

 

[J.T.]

I don't usually do any heavy pimping of stuff I'm selling, but before you drop $2500 on that guitar, please consider mine: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/member-classifieds/137519-1982-metallic-red-limited-edition.html. It's a lot more guitar for similar money.

 

[GibsonFan]

They might be Shaws or T tops. It could go either way and I'd actually bet that it has T Tops. You should ask him for pics either way. I do think that's a little high money wise. I would pay around $2k for it, but hopefully less.

EDIT: And yes I just realized I said pretty much exactly everything Mikey did above me. I should do a better job of reading others posts before blurting out my own haha.

 

[marantz1300]

Take a look at the E Bay 54 refinished GT in the Vintage section.Three piece top and only $55,000 . Now what looks a bargin.
http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/vintage-les-pauls/145644-54-goldtop-refin.html

 

[scottyk]

They might be Shaws or T tops. It could go either way and I'd actually bet that it has T Tops. You should ask him for pics either way. I do think that's a little high money wise. I would pay around $2k for it, but hopefully less.

Agreed!
My 80 Custom has the T-tops and granted they are fantastic pickups.
Couple of years ago I paid 2500 for the 80' Tobacco Burst Custom and it was and still is iin dead mint condition.
Patience, patience...

 

[your idol]

wouldnt pay 1 thin red cent over $1800 ...hell i bought my 81 cust with shaws for $2k

 

[shtdaprdtr]

whats the deal with everyone buying 80's Les Pauls nowadays and the prices going up. They are SUPPOSED to be shit guitars and I remember buying them when people were practically giving them to me. About 5 years ago an 88 black custom set me back $1100.

 

[scottyk]

whats the deal with everyone buying 80's Les Pauls nowadays and the prices going up. They are SUPPOSED to be shit guitars and I remember buying them when people were practically giving them to me. About 5 years ago an 88 black custom set me back $1100.

Nice one!

 

[Ninja1195]

The thing that I do not understand is how this sunburst can be selling for $2500.00

I just paid $1200.00 for my '82 Standard two weeks ago. It even has the much loved Shaw PAF's!

Granted mine is in "player condition" and far from mint and is "only" a wine red as opposed to the more cherished sunburst but still?

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[mikey see]

The thing that I do not understand is how this sunburst can be selling for $2500.00

It is not selling for $2500, he is asking for $2500. There is a big difference. Look at his other listings, he's got a bunch of overpriced guitars that won't sell.

 

[Ninja1195]

Excellent point. i just wish that he added a Buy it Now feature. I would be willing to spend 2K but that is pretty much the limit.

That and it better have Shaw PAF's in there or I am not interested at all.

 

[tazzboy]

Maybe 5 or 6 years ago you could have gotten that price, but now I would say no. More like $1200 to $1500 ($1800 being tops)

 

[shtdaprdtr]

It is not selling for $2500, he is asking for $2500. There is a big difference. Look at his other listings, he's got a bunch of overpriced guitars that won't sell.

True, but I did witness a mid 80's standard I had my eyes on disappear from the guitar center wall for $2,000..and it wasnt me who bought it

 

[pmonk]

Here in NYC, 81 and 82 standards with all original parts are going for $2300