My dad had a Gibson SG Special guitar back in the 70’s that he sold for almost nothing. I was wondering how much its worth these days. You can estimate, I dont need the EXACT price.
on ebay right now there is one going for about 2.5k so around there would be my best guess
i saw it on youtube where green day was performing in berlin,germany.
it looks like a super jumbo from gibson, but i’m not sure what model is it.can anyone help me please?
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i was thinking about getting a new guitar and i might be getting an epi les paul standard but if the shop sells it before i can get it then i will be getting either an epiphone les paul custom http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-LeftHanded-Les-Paul-Custom-Electric-Guitar-?sku=518559#new
or a
gibson les paul studio http://www.zzounds.com/item–GIBLPSTL
and dont just say the gibson because its a gibson i want a reason why i should spend that much extra
and keep in mind im 16 so i will be paying for which ever one with the money i make working my ass off landscaping this summer
When I was your age, in 1976, I worked all summer to save up for an ES-335, then I had it modified with a hardtail bridge - total price $800. I traded it on something else when I was in college, which was a big mistake, because today, that GIbson would cost me $3000+ to replace USED, if I could find one.
I also have a '72 SG-Standard I bought used in 1979 for $200. that guitar is worth $2000 today.
I also have a 1971 LG-O acoustic - the most inexpensive guitar Gibson made , my parents bought it for me as a 'starter' for around $200. That instrument is worth $500 today .
I also had a Gold Top Les Paul… paid $400, and I won't tell you what that is worth today — I was a fool to trade it, put it that way.
OTOH, an Epiphone you pay $500 or whatever for today will still be worth $500 20 yrs from now in those dollars - in other words it won't appreciate very much, if at all. Why? Because they're mass-produced offshore. There are only a couple of Epis that anyone wants today - the John Lennon blonde "Casino" for instance - but that was a US-made epiphone.
Ironically, the Epi Les Paul is probably the better of the two instruments new, today. They're as good as the equiv. Gibson Les Paul for a fraction of the price. But unfortunately if you want something that will hold its value or appreciate over time - buy the Gibson.
I also had a great Ibanez Jazz guitar that I traded… it was better than any of the Gibsons.. a stunning flamed maple archtop.. but I got less for it than I paid when i traded it.
Moral of the story… Gibsons hold their value and/or increase over time. Even the ones nobody wants (Marauders, L6-S, etc) you can get your money back…and if they become popular for some reason… watch out. Epiphones, Ibanez, Yamaha… all great guitars, but very few will appreciate very much in value, if at all.
The same is true of Fender stuff. "Real" Fender goes up — TexMex/Squire/etc doesn't. I have a G and L (Leo Fender's next company) F-100 that is an incredible guitar… and it's not worth a penny more than I paid for it 25 yrs ago. Why? Because people want "real" Strats - period. The GandL is technically 20 miles ahead of any strat, and yet it's worth a fraction of the price today. Why? Because nobody famous plays them. They're an oddity. In order for an Epi Les Paul to take off in value, two things would have to happen— several great players would have to start playing them… and the supply would have to decrease. Nothing that they make 500,000 of is going to increase in value no matter how good it is. A 'real' Les Paul where they make 1500 or even 15,000… yes.
I have a better idea - go to a good local guitar store that services the players in your area. You might find a killer trade-in a hot local player just traded (Like the 335 or the Gold top I foolishly traded in). Don't just consider new instruments, I never buy brand new anymore. I like the idea that another good player had a guitar and actually gigged with it - it gives it soul.
Hope that helps.
i'm a beginner and i'm buying one soon
i thought those 3 brands^ are within my price range and are a good quality at the same time
Martin or ovation would your best route. Fender is okay and Gibson is trash. Ibanez was good but its quality has been declining the last few years. Don't be fooled, Gibson and Fender aren't the best because they have been around. They are Mediocre at best.
If Bobby Krieger, Zakk Wylde, and Slash did it, why not us normal folks?
Prices at the custom shop depend entirely on what you want. And yes…everyday people like you and me can walk in (actually, you call and set up an appointment) and order a guitar. Just make sure you're ready to plop down five figures.
At $10,000, the might let you in the door.
Several years ago, Gibson had a "custom" guitar package where you not only designed the guitar, but they arranged for you to be at the factory the week your guitar was being assembled. The air fair was on you, but they picked up the hotel. The price tag for this? Only $50,000…about what I paid for my first house back in 1984!!!!.
So go ahead…call 'em up. With the downturn in the economy right now, they might wheel and deal a bit.
Greetings from Austin, TX
Ken
The guitar I want to buy is a Gibson GS Bass. The only problem my dad has with it is because the guitar costs £1300 has he says that it costs too much.
My mum has agreed to pay for half the cost and I can afford the other half but I can't withdraw the money from my bank account without my dad's permission.
How can I convince him to let me get this guitar? I'm so passionate about music and making music but whenever I say this to him he just laughs it off.
Has anyone got any ideas on how I can convince him otherwise?
Any thoughts/ideas are appreciated.
*Gibson SG
and ahahahaha I like that idea Husky Bean. 
Go get another job and don't put the money in your bank account. Then when u got enough, buy the guitar.
Yeah I know that ain't what u wanna hear, but it's about the best I could do based on what u gave for info.
I've been playing bass for about a year using my dads old Encore bass from, over 20 years ago http://www.bass-guitar-museum.com/uploads/bass/12/220136163476-1.jpg
(same type, just white pickguard)
and i want a new bass, i'm leaning towards a fender either a jazz bass $200, or the Geddy Lee (bassist/singer for Rush) signature bass $1,200 or the Persicion bass $800
what should i get?
or should i look into Gibson basses some?
please tell me which bass i should get
If you want a good quality instrument, it will cost you more then $200. The P bass is widely used by a ton of players, I personally don't care for them because of their bulky size. The Jazz is a bit more comfortable in my opinion and has a slightly thinner neck which will make playing a bit easier for you if you have small hands. You can`t go wrong with either the Jazz or the Precision as they are both very good. I would recommend going to a music store and trying both out to see which feels better to you and has the tone you are looking for. Hope this helps. As for the Gibsons, I personally never liked thier necks. I play a Schecter Stilletto Custom 5 and an Ibanez SR800. The Sheceter is absolutely amazing for the money. Very well built, beautiful neck and EMG pickups thatsound great. It was only $599. You should try one of these out as well, I think you will be impressed.
Do they make Gibson Les Paul BASS GUITARS? if so where can i get 1? and if they don't what is a good bass i was thinking about the signaure Geddy Lee (Rush bass player) bass [its fender]
where can i get a gibson les paul bass guitar
and if i cant is the geddy lee bass any good?
Hey
Do you have your heart set on a Gibson? I know Guitar Center carries some Epiphone Les Paul basses, you could check their site.
Same goes with Musicians Friend, it's a red Les Paul.
I would recommend you get a ESP LTD B-4E Bass Guitar. This guitar is an amazing deal, only 500$ on Musicians Friend, and it plays just as good as any Fender, if not better. Amazing guitar.
If money is no object, I would select the Schecter Stilleto Elite-4. This is 800$, but is so amazing. Diamond inlay on 12th fret, 24 jumbo frets, string thru bridge design. Very nice. But that's just my opinion. Hope I helped.
Yamaha APX500FM - http://www.dv247.it/assets/products/57367_l.jpg
Gibson J-250 -
http://images.miretail.com/products/optionLarge/Gibson/518946.017_sn-01326067.jpg
If I were to choose between the two guitars you've listed I would select the Gibson with no hesitation.
i have a Epiphone Gibson acoustic guitar that i want to sell. i have checked stores like guitar center, and they're worth like 400 dollars. but mine is cracked right above the nut. how much is it worth???????
used— divide 400 by 2
200– halfway major damage — divide by two
100—– if your lucky and thats because its a Gibson
