Would a *blingy* L5 hold value?

[Minte]

Like most things Gibson, they seem to lose some value quickly then level out. The body on this is Koa. I have never seen another like it.
Anyone think this is one that actually might go up in value, longterm?

 

[Brians Evil Twin]

 

[electric head]

This guy would have paid top dollar for it..matches his suit..

 

[THDNUT]

Depends on what it costs.

 

[Ed B]

That back is gorgeous!

I'm no dealer or collector, but my guess is you won't get your money back. If you have kids, they may.

 

[rabidhamster]

That sure is nice looking!

 

[Minte]

That back is gorgeous!

I'm no dealer or collector, but my guess is you won't get your money back. If you have kids, they may.

That's the rub with guitars. Unless it's 30+ years old they are taking a 20% hit the minute you walk out the door.

 

[acstorfer]

I would think the market for that model would be very limited.

 

[redcoats1976]

id rock it in a hearbeat...love that back.

 

[THDNUT]

It sure is purrrdy! I love blinged out guitars.

I think I'd rather have an L5 with a flame or quilted maple back and sides though.

 

[WhatLiesBeyondWall]

To preface my post, I am not an expert on what this may provide on a ROIC for you. Rather than look at what the future value is on this, look at the value this will have for you to play it, as a guitar. If this value aligns with what you feel is acceptable for your own enjoyment, then that is another way to look at this purchase.

 

[Ed B]

That's the rub with guitars. Unless it's 30+ years old they are taking a 20% hit the minute you walk out the door.

Exactly. Just like cars.

 

[Minte]

To preface my post, I am not an expert on what this may provide on a ROIC for you. Rather than look at what the future value is on this, look at the value this will have for you to play it, as a guitar. If this value aligns with what you feel is acceptable for your own enjoyment, then that is another way to look at this purchase.

It's not about making money for me. I am not selling guitars. It's about when I'm gone. I have made some good investments over the years. I also have bought a lot of guitars... I am looking for an L5 to play, not just as a wall hanger. So I plan on getting my enjoyment from it.

However, Gibsons seem to take a 20% hit the minute you walk out of the store. So that means I can expect to lose $2g+ on a normal L5. Brings me back to the original question about this particular guitar. It's clearly unique. It's priced unique too.. but if it doesn't depreciate then the additional upfront cost on it would be worth it.

 

[Howard2k]

Forget about trying to do something like predict the future value, just write some great music with it, become world famous, die clutching the thing in a loving embrace and get death scene photos published and the value will soar!

 

[THDNUT]

It's not about making money for me. I am not selling guitars. It's about when I'm gone. I have made some good investments over the years. I also have bought a lot of guitars... I am looking for an L5 to play, not just as a wall hanger. So I plan on getting my enjoyment from it.

However, Gibsons seem to take a 20% hit the minute you walk out of the store. So that means I can expect to lose $2g+ on a normal L5. Brings me back to the original question about this particular guitar. It's clearly unique. It's priced unique too.. but if it doesn't depreciate then the additional upfront cost on it would be worth it.

Well, you could buy a mint used L5 for maybe 65% the cost of a new one and avoid the depreciation.

 

[Minte]

Well, you could buy a mint used L5 for maybe 65% the cost of a new one and avoid the depreciation.

And that is an option I am keeping open.

 

[Fiat Lux]

Like most things Gibson, they seem to lose some value quickly then level out. The body on this is Koa. I have never seen another like it.
Anyone think this is one that actually might go up in value, longterm?

I love it. What does a guitar like that cost?

cheers

 

[Minte]

They are asking $15 and change.

 

[Fiat Lux]

They are asking $15 and change.

Yerkiddenme...! $15 large?

cheers

 

[parts]

There are Many 15K used pieces that will be a unique joy to play..and have built in ROI when you gift it after your time..

I've had a couple L5s.. I enjoyed one like this mostly.. Frankly for my purpose my 65 ES175 had more of the sound I wanted..
But certainly this is nice..
Just love the tailpiece..