Guitar Advice

[berryman]

I know there's a lot of guitar folks here on the borg, so I have a question for you. I have a Fender Coronado Antigua that I got new in 1968 or 69. I decided I should sell it. I wanted to keep it in the family and hand it down to one of my kids, but none of them are interested in playing and they would just sell it anyways, so I'm going too sell it. I've done a little research on what it might be worth, it's in decent shape but not A1, the case isn't the greatest though. Any thoughts on how I could go about selling this and get the best money I could get?

[BigPapaG]

Nice looking piece Don...

Is that the original Victoria case? That's an important consideration...

Also, the finish on those guitars is notorious for fading... But some not as much as others so describing that is important as well as the amount of checking, current action, sound etc.

You could put an ad up at Guitar Center, and also see about consignment sales at the Chicago Music Exchange, Reverb.com and other sites like that.

Or, you could just give it to me for my birthday today... I'll drive down and pick it up

JK

[berryman]

Nice looking piece Don...

Is that the original Victoria case? That's an important consideration...

Also, the finish on those guitars is notorious for fading... But some not as much as others so describing that is important as well as the amount of checking, current action, sound etc.

Or, you could just give it to me for my birthday today... I'll drive down and pick it up

IDK about the case, it is what it came in when new..
I don't think the colors have faded much, it has always been stored in the case under my bed or in the closet.
I do think the knobs are dirty but haven't had it plugged into a amp in a long time.
And happy Birthday, I would like seeing someone to have it that would play it. But I wouldn't mind a dollar or two out of it though

[Beer-lord]

I would take it to Guitar Center and just ask what they think it's worth and give it a grade. If you have any smaller guitar shops in town, take it there as well. You might find a teacher who knows good guitars and is interested.
Other than that, in my area where music is huge, almost every bar that has a band night or regular gigs has some type board where you can post a picture with a price and see who's interested. Craigs list would be my final option for a guitar of that age. They just don't make em like they use to.

[Banjo-guy]

I don't know much about the value of those guitars. I would try to sell it on my own before handing it over to a store to sell. Craig's list can be a great place to sell things and you don't have to deal with the fees of ebay. They add up.

I've sold a ton of gear on ebay. Music equipment sells very easily because people know exactly what you are selling. Make sure to take clear close-up pictures from every possible view. List the serial number and if you are the original owner. It helps if you have the original receipt.It really helps if you can record yourself playing the guitar to show that it works. Use all of the pickups,knobs and switches.

Have you checked out Vintage Guitar Magazine? It has hundreds of guitars for sale and you can see what yours is worth. It might be worth getting an appraisal from Gruhn Guitars or Mandolin Brothers if it something collectable.

When I've sold guitars on Craig's list I've met the buyer in a public location. I don't like inviting someone I don't know into my house when selling something...but that's just my paranoia.

[berryman]

List the serial number and if you are the original owner. It helps if you have the original receipt.It really helps if you can record yourself playing the guitar to show that it works. Use all of the pickups,knobs and switches..

Yes I am the original owner, but I got it when I was about 12 years old and have no paperwork on it. I really don't want to record me playing because that wouldn't be good
Where would I find the ser. no, on it?

[DirtRacer]

List the serial number and if you are the original owner. It helps if you have the original receipt.It really helps if you can record yourself playing the guitar to show that it works. Use all of the pickups,knobs and switches..

Yes I am the original owner, but I got it when I was about 12 years old and have no paperwork on it. I really don't want to record me playing because that wouldn't be good
Where would I find the ser. no, on it?

I think it would be on the top of the neck plate, otherwise check the back of the headstock or inside one of the f-holes. Another thing you can do to perhaps find an approximate value is to search it on ebay and then look at sold listings so see if any have been listed and what they sold at. That's a great looking guitar and best of luck on finding it a new home.

[Banjo-guy]

I just did a quick internet search on your guitar. You've got a real gem on your hands! You'll have no problem selling it. The condition makes a big difference in the value.The most important thing is if it's 100% original . Basically that means don't change anything except the strings.Dont ever refinish or paint it.
Anything from the 60s is going to be desirable especially if it's what's known as a " pre-CBS" Fender.You can tell from the serial # . I'm pretty sure yours is but I don't know when CBS bought Fender.

From what I could see online the prices are around 2000.00- 3000.00.
I think you should sell this on your own. There aren't a lot of them in great condition and it's a 1960's Fender. It will sell quickly.

[FedoraDave]

Let me ask my brother about this, Berry. He's the guitar man in our family, and he might be interested in buying it himself! Or at least have some advice for you.

[Banjo-guy]

[quote="Banjo-guy"]
Anything from the 60s is going to be desirable especially if it's what's known as a " pre-CBS" Fender.You can tell from the serial # . I'm pretty sure yours is but I don't know when CBS bought Fender.

CBS bought Fender in 1965 so it's not pre-CBS. Its still a guitar that people will want .

[jivex5k]

That guitar looks awesome!
I'd totally buy it if I had the disposable income to spend right now.
I see that model listed for sale from 2700, to 3700 bucks.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Fender+ ... a&tbm=shop

[RickS]

On E-bay ones like it are listed for $2295 to $2695.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid= ... &_from=R40

[BradyFumbled]

Hmmm, sounds like just enough cash to turn around and grab the shiny new Blichman BrewEasy we're talking about in another thread! Coincidence?

[DirtRacer]

I just talked to my dad about your guitar since he's almost a know it all about guitars. He has one of those too but his is the sunburst finish. Even though he got it brand new in '69, he said it is a '67. It also came with the same case as yours. He also said the tremolo was an upgrade feature, so not all of the Coronados have them. The Angtigua was also a "custom" finish that is highly sought after and Charlie Pride had one just like it. Like banjo-guy said, you do indeed have a real gem.

[berryman]

Thanks everyone for all the responses, that really helps me a lot. I have a guy I work with that plays guitar in a band (a younger guy, but most everyone is younger then me at work ) We had talked that I use to play guitar a little and he knows I own a few musical instruments, but when he seen the pics of my Fender, he said wow that's yours. He is also going to look at it and help me see what I could sell it for, he would like it but came right out and said it's way over his budget.
I took guitar lesson for 3 years and I thought I should be able to play like Eric Clapton but it just wasn't ment to be. I can read music and play a little on a mandolin, fiddle and keyboard, but I never considered myself highly musical, so I went on to other things I was better at.
When I was growing up we did have a lot of music in our family, we would all play 2 or 3 nights a week.
I have a Ibanez guitar, a mandolin, three violins, and a dulcimer also.