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: Takamine Value?
Question We recently came across a Takamine guitar in it's hardshell case, the certificate states that it's a C134S and it was made in Japan. It is also date stamped April 1978. I can not find any information about this model. Would you be able to give me an estimate on it's value if any? Thank you
Answer It is a classical nylon string guitar... with Rosewood sides and back, and the rosette around the sound hole generally came with a printed pattern, of x's and diamonds, circled with a rope pattern... These usually, in excellent condition, sell for around $250-$350.. Although lately I've seen a slump in sales... so, it might not be an optimal time to sell it... If you aren't interested in selling, only wanting an Insurance value, I would rate it for Insurance at 2.5 times this value.. So, 2.5 times $350 is $875.. I would use this figure for it, even if it isn't in Excellent condition.. Although you couldn't sell it for $875, you couldn't replace it for $350.. As for selling it, in good condition $150-$200 and average condition, $100-125..
