Used Vintage 1959 Gibson ES-125TD Worth $2600?

illmerlo · 10th January 2012

Looking to buy a Used Vintage 1959 Gibson ES-125TD and wondering if it's worth $2600. Condition is stated on site as:

Excellent Condition, Checking, dings and scratches throughout, All Original Electronics, Replaced Switch Tip, Original Case in decent shape showing lots of wear.

Seen a few others on sites around and price is seems remotely fair. Appreciate any feedback/thoughts from those who are more familiar with 125s than I am and/or those who monitor vintage guitar prices more closely than I do. Thank you.

drbob1 · 13th January 2012

My book says $1700. Be aware that the switch tip is worth $200 minimum so that actually makes a difference.

trippy · 14th January 2012

go on ebay and look for "completed listings" (checkbox on left side column)

go on gbase and see what dealers are *asking* for similar guitars

any mods (changed tuners, etc.) will affect the value drastically. (the switch tip is probably long gone, LOL!)

I'll be you could get a nice one for $1400.- if you take your time

10th January 2012	#1
illmerlo Gear interested Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 4 Thread Starter	Used Vintage 1959 Gibson ES-125TD Worth $2600? Looking to buy a Used Vintage 1959 Gibson ES-125TD and wondering if it's worth $2600. Condition is stated on site as: Excellent Condition, Checking, dings and scratches throughout, All Original Electronics, Replaced Switch Tip, Original Case in decent shape showing lots of wear. Seen a few others on sites around and price is seems remotely fair. Appreciate any feedback/thoughts from those who are more familiar with 125s than I am and/or those who monitor vintage guitar prices more closely than I do. Thank you.

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13th January 2012	#2
drbob1 Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,420 3 Reviews written	My book says $1700. Be aware that the switch tip is worth $200 minimum so that actually makes a difference.

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trippy Gear maniac Joined: May 2006 Posts: 299	go on ebay and look for "completed listings" (checkbox on left side column) go on gbase and see what dealers are asking for similar guitars any mods (changed tuners, etc.) will affect the value drastically. (the switch tip is probably long gone, LOL!) I'll be you could get a nice one for $1400.- if you take your time