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| Takamine value | 10/20/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have an excellent condition takamine F 3608 , serial number 36082220 with the usual est1962 stamp ...
A: . :o) As for the value, I am not familiar with the 3608, could it be a 360S? the 360S is ...
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| ALVAREZ YAIRI | 10/18/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I HAVE AN ALVAREZ YAIRI ACOUSTIC GUITAR THAT IS DATED 1977 AND IT HAS A SERIAL #7864, ORIGINAL ...
A: Hmmm.. Well, The first thing I need is the actual serial number, not the one from the label, but ...
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| aria guitar | 10/18/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: Jim I have an Aria acoustic guitar model HF 6810 serial #178218. It was made in Japan. Can you ...
A: Just to let you know, I can't accurately give a value through Email, noone can. A guitar must be ...
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| Sigma Guitar | 10/18/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I would really like to confirm the model number and year of make of my guitar as I think it might be ...
A: Well, there isn't any real way to determine age and such on a Sigma... I would love to see the pics, ...
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| Takamine f455s | 10/15/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: James: I got my Takamine f455s while I was in college - it has some spots with a milky look under ...
A: I would insure it at about $1500. You will never get that much for it, but insure it for that. ...
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| K. Yairi Y80 | 10/14/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have owned this guitar, and have played it for many years, for at least 25 years, and it was used ...
A: Sounds like you know alot about it. If I had the serial number I could tell you the year, as for the ...
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| Aspen Sierra AD-45 Acoustic 6-string Guitar | 10/13/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have an Aspen Sierra Model AD45 Acoustic 6-string Guitar (Serial No. 286376) which I bought in ...
A: Well, not much information is available on Aspen guitars, they are simply a nice import guitar.. ...
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| cf Martin Guitar | 10/12/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have been looking for info on my father's guitar. He purchased it new around 1958. The number ...
A: Ok, your serial number indicates it's a 1957, so nice to see it's a one owner, That means you know ...
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| AGE OF GUITAR | 10/12/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I HAVE A SUPERTONE INSIDE IS STAMPED S35 IT HAS GOLD WHEAT PAINTED AROUND THE HOLE AND THE STRINGS ...
A: The S35 is the exact stamp I need.. Supertones were made by the Harmony Company, the Stamp ...
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| what is my Alverez worth? | 10/10/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have an Alverez Proffetional A Acoustic #6010 and the number inside on the neck is (94120436) Do ...
A: The number really means nothing, unless it's a Yairi model. And most Alvarez guitars in decent ...
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| Value of a guitar | 10/8/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I would like some help with determining the value of a guitar i received for a gift. I feel it may ...
A: Well, let me tell you, that guitar has been recalled, it is EXTREMELY toxic, the fret board has ...
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| Dateing Norman guitars | 10/6/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: my name is Johan and im from sweden. I remember that i for some years ago helped a friend date his ...
A: I myelf haven't seen any information on older Normans in quite some time... I am afraid I can't be ...
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| ajustable bridge | 10/5/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: i have a 1976 12 string acoustic alvarez model # 5021 ser.#45009.the bridge is cracking.i need to ...
A: The best thing I can say is try a few of the Authorized Alvarez Repair centers: ...
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| Alvarez 12 string | 10/5/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: Purchased a Alvarez 12 string at a garage sale. Paper label in soundhole reads, Professional ...
A: Actually it holds no significance now... That is the problem. Alvarez used many different ...
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| Alvarez 12 string | 10/5/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: Purchased a Alvarez 12 string at a garage sale. Paper label in soundhole reads, Professional ...
A: As far as I can remember the 5054 was made in the 70's.. Also, it isn't a Yairi, so you can't ...
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| my sons new guitar | 10/4/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: My son just was given an Alvarez Yairi made in 1972 it does have a small hole in the front. Is this ...
A: Well, it really depends on how bad the hole is. If it doesn't effect the sound, then it's really up ...
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| any ideas about this guitar please? | 9/30/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: today my husband bought in an antique shop in country Western Australia, a full sized, in great ...
A: Honestly, I know of three different factories that made the Melody brand. The Melody brand is an ...
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| Guitar I.D. Number | 9/29/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I found an old guitar at a yard sale the only markings were a number inside the guitar. A 1037 8105. ...
A: If I had some pictures it would help.. But it sounds kind of like an older Harmony. I wont know much ...
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| Alvarez K yairi acoustic guitar | 9/29/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have a 1972 Alvarez Kazuo Yairi acoustic guitar serial number 47372 model number 5049. Could you ...
A: The approx. Retail for it would be around $800.. The approx insurance value is around $1200. These ...
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| Just who made this old flattop acoustical guitar | 9/28/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I found this old flattop guitar in a pawn shop and it just looked so sad I had to rescue it. It is ...
A: Well, I really can't help much without pictures... The repair tech is probably pretty accurate, I ...
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| Gibson 12 string acoustic | 9/25/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have a the above with stamped head of 870750. Can you tell me anything about this guitar? Like ...
A: Well, on the Gibson, It looks like it was made in Kalamazoo in 1968... So, it's 39 years old.. As ...
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| Should I bother? | 9/22/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I'm 37 and dull. I started learning guitar on the advice of my therapist who suggested I turn my ...
A: Kevin... Let me see, You are 37.. Hmm... Me too July 9th 1970.. Wife kids, Dogs, mortgage.. I am ...
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| 1962 12 STRING TAKAMINE | 9/20/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: Hope you can help me out. My husband has a Takamine 12 string that he bought 40+ years ago he says ...
A: well, I get allot of questions about 1962 Takamine's.. Because they all say EST 1962 on them.. But ...
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| Yamaha FG730s | 9/18/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: Im a guitar student looking to upgrade to a better guitar.Ive read good reviews about the Yamaha ...
A: Wow.. I love this kind of question... The Yamaha is a decent guitar, May I ask what your playing ...
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| Alvarez 5502n | 9/18/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: Have you heard of an Alvarez 5502N model? I can't find anything on this.
A: If memory serves correctly the 5502 is a Regent series guitar.. The N i believe just means it is a ...
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| Alvarez Regent Model 5220 Acoustic | 9/14/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: What can you tell me about an Alvarez acoustic Regent Model 5220.Construction, wood ,value,date of ...
A: well, There is no way to date an Alvarez.. The only ones that have a serial number that contains ...
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| Approximate Value | 9/13/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have a Gibson, Chet Adkins, solid body, electric, classical guitar, serial #82175548. I was ...
A: well, it was masde August 5th 1985, and as for value, well, somewhere in the $1500-$2000 range... ...
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| Pricing of Old Guitar | 9/12/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have a beautiful Aria Classical Guitar, I would like to find out date and value. Serial # 36269 & ...
A: I believe it was made in 1973.. The A551 was made from around the late 60's through the mid 70's.. ...
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| question about guitar | 9/10/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: i have been wanting to ask someone this question but no one can answer... how good exactly is the ...
A: This kid is pretty good, considering his age... but not Extrodinary... This level is not only ...
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| Takamine Value? | 9/10/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: We recently came across a Takamine guitar in it's hardshell case, the certificate states that it's a ...
A: It is a classical nylon string guitar... with Rosewood sides and back, and the rosette around the ...
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| 1947 martin 0017 | 9/10/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: the guitar is in good condition but does not have the original tuning pegs.also the case isnt ...
A: well, Yeah... And not having the original tuning pegs isn't a real big deal... As long as the ...
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| takamine guitar value | 9/8/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have a Takamine acoustic model F-379 and can not find the value. The model has ben discontinued so ...
A: Well, I would say around $200/$250... That's about what you;d get out of it now... The thing about ...
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| "TAKA" guitar | 9/8/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have a Taka Model #W800 from what I can read on the tag indide.How and where can I find out more ...
A: Taka is just another Asian Import, an there is no real company named Taka, there is no website, and ...
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| Guitar value? | 9/8/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I am cleaning house and decided to sell an old guitar I never use. I thought it was worthless, then ...
A: well, it isn't really rare, but it's a decent guitar... Average selling price for these is around ...
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| 7-28 Martin Guitar | 9/7/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have owned a Martin 7-28, I bought it new from Mandolin Brothers, but I traded for a Gibson Less ...
A: I am afraid I don't understand, I am not selling a Martin 7-28. Someone had asked me a question ...
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| Mystery Guitar Made in Finland | 9/6/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have a nylon string classical guitar that I bought used in the late 1960's. Someone had torn out ...
A: Actually the first thing that comes to mind from the description and time period, is Landola, Sure, ...
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| Classical guitars (string issue) | 9/3/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: ok i have been playing guitar for about a year now and,i have always had a Valencia classical ...
A: The answer is no.. NO NO NO NO NO NO NO.. :) The Classical guitar is only braced for the nylon ...
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| guitar ID | 9/1/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have a guitar that was my grandmothers. She got it new in the early thirties. it is an archtop but ...
A: Well, There is no way to completely confirm any particular maker, because they left no markings, ...
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| beginner guitar | 8/31/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I am looking to buy my 13 yr. old a acoustic guitar, she wants to take lessons. My husband and I ...
A: Ok, a great beginner guitar can be had VERY reasonably.. If there is a Guitar Center near you, ...
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| Ovation Collectors Series Guitar | 8/28/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have a 1982 Ovation Collectors Series Guitar It is #69 of 1908 made. It is in very good shape. ...
A: What value are you looking for? Are you wanting to know how much you could sell it for? Or insurance ...
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