The Market For Vintage Gibson Guitars
I found a great article from Gibson that may interest some of you , has some great Gibson history , info , and prices.... Also talks a little bit about the vintage market, Lloyd Loar F-5 mandolins, Gibson flying V's and Gibson explorers..
"David Bonsey who is a reigning instrument expert at the Boston-based auction company Skinner Inc. has discovered and brokered some of the world’s most breathtaking and legendary vintage Gibson guitars."
A 1958 explorer sold for $611,000
- 1959 Les Paul Standard, sold for $292,000
- 1939 Super 400, sold for $14,950
The market for vintage Gibsons has always been strong, but according to Gruhn, the upwards trend in prices “went berserk” starting in 2002"..
Note: Gibson has discontinued the Article. It was a good read.
Side note: The earliest date for a super 400 N is 1939, not 1940. It was X braced.
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