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: 11/10/2007 Subject: Takamine Acoustic Electric Guitar
Question Recently I purchased a Takamine Acoustic Electric Guitar Model EC132SCx at an estate sale for my granddaughter. The Serial number is 02121099. I was wondering if you could give me any idea of the actual value. My granddaughter is 14 and she wants to learn how to play the guitar. Will this be a good starting guitar for her?
Thank you,
Kathy
Answer Hi Kathy..
This particular Takamine was made on Dec 10th 2002, and is a wonderful guitar for your 14 year old granddaughter. This will last her a long time, has a great tone, The solid Cedar top adds a warmth to it that is very nice.. Solid rosewood back makes it present well. It is a fantastic guitar... As for value, I have to give my normal disclaimer, that I cannot give an appraisal without having the guitar in my hand, and truly inspecting it, and I don't do that anyway. You would need to take it to a reputable shop and have it appraised. But basically, they are selling for between $600 and $800 right now.. And as for your granddaughter learning, a good teacher is invaluable, but if she is wanting to teach herself, have her check out http://guitarnoise.com has some great lessons. Also check out the good beginner information at http://folkofthewood.com
