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: 10/22/2007 Subject: Sigma Guitar
Question I have a Sigma by Martin Guitar thatwas given to me. It is excellent condition and I want to sell it by I want to get what it ios worth for real and not hwat a pawn shop would give. I know nothing about guitars but i do have a serial number. It is 253353. I do not even know how old it os or were to start to see what it is worth. I know without seeing it you cannot give secifics but a ball park woul be great. It is in excellent condition. Also, I am in Nashville TN do you know of a place that buys used guitars that would be local? Thank you
Answer Well, The model can tell you a basic date range, but the serial number means nothing I'm afraid. There is no way to truly date this guitar. The Average going price for a Sigma is around $150-$300.. Depending on Condition, and just basically no real rhyme or reason.... Honestly, you could get more money by selling it Ebay, at the same time, it's a gamble, you may not.. It's weird...
For local stores, Try Nashville Used Music at 4876 Nolensville RD
or
Music Go Round, in Antioch at 5314 Mt. View RD
That's a couple... There are more, but I know you'll probably only get around $100 for it going that route... It's a nice guitar, don't get me wrong.. But it's a Sigma, so to dealers that means asian Import, and that means $100. Just kind of the nature of the biz...
