About Bill Ruxton Expertise What kind of old guitar do I have? Is it valuable? How old is it? Where was it made? Is it worth repairing? Advice on buying new or used guitars, accessories, etc. [Note: While I can give some general info on approximate values of types of instruments, neither I nor anyone else can do an "appraisal" without actually seeing and handling the instrument] I have almost 40 years` experience as a player and afficianado. If I don`t have an answer myself, I can often refer people to other authoritative sources.
Sridhar wrote at 2007-04-14 15:47:21
It is a 1996 Guitar.
yairi_luvr wrote at 2008-07-23 22:04:18
These are Alvarez models, nothing to do with Yairi. There were two versions of these laser cut soundhole designs. One had the large single laser cut hole (approximately where the soundhole would be) this one is the 5008 Anniversary model from 1982, it also had electronics and a cutaway. The other had TWO laser cut holes, on either side of the fingerboard in the upper bout, and was also a 60th SLM Anniversary model 5051. They both had solid spruce (stained) tops, and laminated mahogany back and sides.
Retail list price in 1982 $475.
