About James Koontz Expertise Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Amplifiers, Most anything Music related... Also most anything related to security, Fire and access control, as well as CCTV system.
Experience 20 years as a sound engineer, part time luthier, and general all around technical dude for many local bands. One of which was fairly large in the 80's and 90's with multiple recordings, and was the opening act for David Allen Coe, as well as got a nashville recording opportunity. The band disbanded before making it mainstream.
Organizations Loyal Order of the Moose, Boy Scouts,BMI
Publications Highlights for Children, Mystery Magazine,several online Publications, multiple cd's from various artists.
Education/Credentials I have 20 years experience, some electrical college experience. Studied Law, philosophy, and theology.
Awards and Honors well, too many to listm and none worth much more than a paperweight to hold down the ones that are on paper.
Expert: James Koontz Date: 9/10/2007 Subject: 1947 martin 0017
Question hi i have a 1947 martin 00-17 with original case ,the guitar is in good condition but does not have the original tuning pegs.also the case isnt great,are these guitars collectable?thanks phil
Answer well, Yeah... And not having the original tuning pegs isn't a real big deal... As long as the tuning pegs were installed properly, and are a decent replacement.. I have seen some real chop jobs on tuning peg replacements, where they weren't straight, or there were extra holes drilled, you name it.. But a 1947 Martin in good shape is definitely a nice guitar, that would hold some value... Especially an 00 model.. These are very popular guitars... This being said, it isn't a pre-war, so isn't going to be in the higher realm of value.. Roughly, it's going to be worth around this kind of scale: Excellent condition $2000-$2500 Great condition $1100-$1800 Good Condition $500-$850 and fair condition $best offer.. That is of course just an estimate.. Youcould luck out on Ebay and get someone willing to pay much more, or you could end up getting much much less... It's a gamble.. For the most reliable value, take it and have it appraised by a local shop, where they can take the time to check it for potential problems, like loose bracing, or other issues, These guitars are great blues guitars, and have a wonderful rich tone thanks to the Mahogany.. I wouldn't part with it for anything if I was you... They aren't easy to come by anymore, so if you have it, keep it.. at least, that's what I would do... ;o)
