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: 9/13/2007 Subject: Approximate Value
Question Hi James,
I have a Gibson, Chet Adkins, solid body, electric, classical guitar, serial #82175548. I was hoping you can give me an approximate range for its value.
Thanks,
Dave B
Answer well, it was masde August 5th 1985, and as for value, well, somewhere in the $1500-$2000 range... really depending on condition and such... But that is roughly the range they are running right now.. I know of one place that has an 87, that is like brand new, and they are having a hard time unloading it, and they had the price set at $1250.. I told them to try selling it online, I am not sure if it sold online yet or not.. But, that is the basic range.. Bluebook I think is right around $2000 in excellent condition, and it goes down substantially from there... Hope this helps..
