Need help with value of 1931 Martin 0-17..Quick??
I am looking at a 1931 0-17 that is going up for public sale/auction on Monday 9/5. It looks to be in great shape. It looks to be all mahogany top, back and sides. I have been looking to pick a nice...
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I don't have a vintage guide in front of me, but I would imagine it should be worth around $1500-$2000 - perhaps more if it's in excellent shape, perhaps less if it's in need of a $400 neck reset. I...
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Vintage Guitar Price Guide say for "excellent": 1,700/2,000 low/high.For what it's worth, I often feel VG pricing is typical of vintage dealer "asking price". In my mind that's the full sticker price,...
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It looks to be in great shape. Only a small ding on the back of the neck, probably from a capo left on. Is it a piece worth having? I am not very familiar with the vintage Martins, but I want to own a...
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Jason, I think you're on the right track for trying something different. The 17s are by and large still great deals and they sound consistently sweet to my ears (unless repaired by a hack since the...
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Jason,A 1931 0-17 would be an elegant way to start off into the vintage Martin market. A couple of things to keep in mind:1. See if you can determine before the auction starts if the guitar needs a...
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