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10 Jan 11 - 12:38 PM (#3071421) Subject: Buying a tenor guitar? From: GUEST Hello everyone, I know there have been other tenor guitar discussions, but I just have a quick question. I've been searching for tenor guitars and I have the opportunity to try out a Mid 60's Gibson T-25, (LG-3 body). (They're asking 650.) In your experience, is that a fair price for that model? What are your thoughts on Gibsons from the 60s? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! |
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10 Jan 11 - 12:50 PM (#3071431) Subject: RE: Buying a tenor guitar? From: Will Fly 650 - dollars? Sterling? Condition? |
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10 Jan 11 - 12:53 PM (#3071435) Subject: RE: Buying a tenor guitar? From: GUEST As I haven't gotten to see it yet, I'm not quite sure of the condition right now....Assuming it's in good condition, is that a fair price? |
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10 Jan 11 - 01:25 PM (#3071464) Subject: RE: Buying a tenor guitar? From: ClaireBear We still need to know what currency this 650 is... |
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10 Jan 11 - 01:26 PM (#3071465) Subject: RE: Buying a tenor guitar? From: GUEST HA! My bad. US dollars |
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10 Jan 11 - 01:30 PM (#3071469) Subject: RE: Buying a tenor guitar? From: Will Fly If the guitar is in reasonable condition, then my guess is that $650 isn't an unfair price - but you should haggle! Martin seems to have been more prominent in the tenor guitar line than Gibson - particularly in the 1920s - and my guess is a Martin of similar vintage to the Gibson would be a better bet. I had a 1964 Epiphone (Gibson-made) Texan 6-string, which was great when I bought it, but eventually the face (cedar) 'died' and it lost depth and projection. |
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10 Jan 11 - 01:37 PM (#3071474) Subject: RE: Buying a tenor guitar? From: GUEST Thanks! I'll definitely see if I can wiggle my way to a lower price, but I appreciate your advice. |
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10 Jan 11 - 02:17 PM (#3071492) Subject: RE: Buying a tenor guitar? From: vectis You could also try an Ozark tenor guitar, they are new and available throughout the USA. Should set you back about $500. |
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10 Jan 11 - 02:50 PM (#3071512) Subject: RE: Buying a tenor guitar? From: Mark Ross Gold Tone is making an excellent tenor. Check it out. Mark Ross |
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10 Jan 11 - 02:59 PM (#3071523) Subject: RE: Buying a tenor guitar? From: Bobert I've owned several over the years and currently have a 30s Regal (perhaps Dobro) resonator tenor fir sale fir $500... I traded a 30s Gibson tenor for it and traded a Martin 00-17 for the Gibson and like the sound and decibels better from the reso than either that of the Gibson or Martin... If you have any interest in this geetar either PM me or Google up "Picker's Supply" in Fredricksburg, Va. and ask to talk with Bran Dillard 'cause it is there on consignment... BTW, I've owned two other Gibsons and a Harmony over the years which were all good players but nuthin' played better than this reso... B~ |
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10 Jan 11 - 04:40 PM (#3071598) Subject: RE: Buying a tenor guitar? From: GUEST Thanks for all your tips! |
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10 Jan 11 - 04:43 PM (#3071600) Subject: RE: Buying a tenor guitar? From: GUEST,leeneia Guest, if you google 'buy used guitar advice' you will find tips on what to check on a used instrument. My own thought is that a guitar from the mid-60's is 45 years old. Where has it been all those years? It could have been left in a garage, a basement, or a hot car. Such environments damage an instrument. It could have been dropped on its head. How much do you trust the sellers? Meanwhile, you can get a new Martin tenor from Amazon for $449. (That's just one example.) If you do, be sure to use the Amazon link where the Mudcat gets a cut. |