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I have a Epiphone SG Special guitar signed by Paul McCartney,Eddie Van Halen, Brian May, Carlos Santana, Jimmy Page, Ted Nugent, Jeff Beck, Sting,Nick Mason, Ronnie Wood , B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, and Ritchie Blackmore. What is it worth?

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To be honest, every guitar I've seen with those signatures on it were forgeries.  They were/are popular sells for forgers to list 'legends' guitars so if it's one like all the others I've seen, it's worth $130 (value of the unsigned guitar).  Getting just one of the names (Clapton, Page, Springsteen) to sign a guitar is near impossible so to have them all is just so unlikely, even for the most connected record exec out there.  If you yourself got these signatures, let me know and send me an image and i'll give you my best appraisal.

Michael Kasmar
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We can answer all autograph-related questions including authentication, appraisals, investments, and collecting questions. Please DO NOT send questions regarding through the mail addresses as we have no answers on this. Our primary focus is obtaining in-person autographs, especially that relating to musicians. We are not going to be the greatest of help in deceased stars when it comes to authenticity however we have a broad knowledge in the industry so I'm sure we can be of some assistance.

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In-person collector and dealer for over 10 years. We have become one of the largest autographed guitar distributors in the world and have items consigned to all the top auction houses. We have worked side by side with most of the top autograph dealers in the nation and follow all major auction house results and offerings. Having witnessed 1000s of in-person signings, we have the knowledge and experience to authenticate, appraise, and advise in most areas of the autograph field.

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in-person collecting based out of all of New England, especially that of NYC (Manhattan). Extensive database of in-person signatures from the past 7 years numbering in the 1000s with multiple examples from many of the top celebrities in the world.

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