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Old 03-03-2005, 06:59 PM
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I was chatting with an acquaintance of mine (female, in her late 50's) today and the subject of music came up. She asked if I played and instrument, and when I told her that I played guitar, she informed me that she "used to, but not in a very long time".

We chatted guitars for a bit, then she informed me that she still had the guitar her parents bought her in the 50's. I assumed that it was a basic accoustic. She then asked me if I'd take a look at it and let her know if it was any good or not.....

We went inside and she produced a vintage 1955 Fender Esquire, butterscotch yellow, MINT condition, original case and original 1955 Fender amp, I couldn't tell what model....

It played exquisitely... It could be brand spanking new..

Does anyone have any idea of the value of this these days?

I was speachless... She offered to sell it to me, but she's been a family friend for some time and I wouldn't feel right taking advantage on price.. On the other hand.. I doubt I could afford what it's really worth, and I know I'll never see another one like it..
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Old 03-03-2005, 07:29 PM
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Wow.

I wouldn't even dare make a guess, but I bet a serious collector would go 5 figures without batting an eye.
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Old 03-03-2005, 07:31 PM
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That's what I was thinking as well...
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Old 03-03-2005, 07:35 PM
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And I mean well into 5 figures. Mint 55 Fender products simply do not exist anymore.
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Old 03-03-2005, 07:38 PM
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10 Years of guitar lessons.... $3,000.00
All the guitars I've ever owned.......$7,000.00
Money I made at my first gig.........$25.00
Playing a 55 Fender Esquire....priceless
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Old 03-03-2005, 07:53 PM
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I did manage to find this...

http://www.vintageguitars.net/search...rch=101561355#
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Old 03-03-2005, 07:56 PM
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10 Years of guitar lessons.... $3,000.00
All the guitars I've ever owned.......$7,000.00
Money I made at my first gig.........$25.00
Playing a 55 Fender Esquire....priceless


Your friend should contact a serious auction firm like Christie's Auction House in NY.

Or, she could sell it to her good friend Dave, who could really appreciate it, for a nominal sum.
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Old 03-03-2005, 07:59 PM
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I like the latter...
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Old 03-03-2005, 08:03 PM
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you know I bet on Ebay the possibilities for that thing would be endless.....
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Old 03-03-2005, 08:09 PM
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That's just... jaw dropping! Maybe she'd get a kick out of taking it on the Antiques Roadshow...
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Old 03-03-2005, 08:20 PM
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That's just... jaw dropping! Maybe she'd get a kick out of taking it on the Antiques Roadshow...
I love that show
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Old 03-03-2005, 08:23 PM
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10 Years of guitar lessons.... $3,000.00
All the guitars I've ever owned.......$7,000.00
Money I made at my first gig.........$25.00
Playing a 55 Fender Esquire....priceless
I don't get it.

Why pay her anything? I always favor the five-finger discount myself.
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Old 03-03-2005, 10:25 PM
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With looking at that link, I bet she could get 15k for the guitar amp and case.
Even more than that if she put on Ebay.
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Old 03-03-2005, 11:48 PM
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id definitely take that and cherish it... an amazing find
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Old 03-04-2005, 12:15 AM
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That is really shocking. It's always the people who don't know/care about the things they have, that end up with the expensive antiques.
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