AboutLynne May Expertise Any question relating to guitar playing: scales, chords, music theory, arpeggios, soloing, chord progressions, key signatures, buying a guitar, guitar tabs, writing guitar music, musical styles including rock, blues and classical.
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Experience I have played guitar for 30 years. Fifteen years of that time I spent traveling nationwide as a performer. I have owned and operated May Music Studio in Washington state for the last 20 years. I also teach piano and drums.
Recently I have started a website which provides absolutely free music lessons:
http://www.may-studio-music-lessons.com
Question I have a 1961 Martin 0-18 (serial 176889) that I purchased new in 1962. Its only flaw is what appears to be a 3/4" finish crack on the "up" side of the acoustic chamber. I also have its original case. Will very much appreciate your assessment of its 'collector' value. Thank you in advance!!
Answer Hi, Frederick--
Here are the Blue Book values:
1960-1969
Excellent $2,250 - 2,750
Average $1,500 - 1,800
It is difficult to determine the effect on value of the finish crack without actually seeing the guitar. I think, however, that it is the kind of flaw that one might expect on a guitar of this age.
