Value of a guitar

[Bernie Cosell]

I probably need to list my guitar on my homeowner's insurance, but I
haven't a clue how to figure out what its value is. Is there something
akin to the "Kelly Blue Book" for cars that lists guitars.

Mine is a 1977 Ramirez 1a, serial 11117

Thanks /bernie\

[John]

One source is eBay's completed item listings. Looking there now, I see a 1a from 1966 that sold for $8000; another from 1976 went for an undisclosed best offer somewhat less than the asking price of $2900.

A better way IMO if you have a good classical guitar shop nearby, or at least a good musical instrument store, is ask them to appraise it. If the store is not familiar with with the brand or model but knows it's the top model from a very good brand, they might appraise it for that model

[Bernie Cosell]

John <***@gmail.com> wrote:

} A better way IMO if you have a good classical guitar shop nearby, or at least a good musical instrument store, is ask them to appraise it.

I don't think there's one for a hundred miles, but I'll check around. I
live in SW Virginia in the mountains and I'd have better luck with
appraising a banjo.. :o)

thanks
/bernie\

[John]

One source is eBay's completed item listings. Looking there now, I see a 1a from 1966 that sold for $8000; another from 1976 went for an undisclosed best offer somewhat less than the asking price of $2900.

A better way IMO if you have a good classical guitar shop nearby, or at least a good musical instrument store, is ask them to appraise it.

John R.

[Bernie Cosell]

Bernie Cosell <***@fantasyfarm.com> wrote:

} Mine is a 1977 Ramirez 1a, serial 11117

I found a place to appraise it. $8000! Now I'm almost afraid to touch
it.. :o)

/b\

[Andrew Schulman]

Post by Bernie Cosell
} Mine is a 1977 Ramirez 1a, serial 11117
I found a place to appraise it. $8000! Now I'm almost afraid to touch
it.. :o)
/b\
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That's a nice price tag! Good luck with it, Bernie.

Andrew