'64 D-18 LEFTY on eBay--thoughts?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-MARTIN-D-18-L-LEFT-HANDED-LEFTY-ALL-ORIGINAL-ASTOUNDING-TONE-MACHINE-/201363929548? Hi everyone, I'm a lefty so I was excited to see this on eBay today, hoping the experts...
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Thanks for the input, MartinPlayer, I appreciate it; I completely agree on a mid-$2k value. Hoping for some input on originality from the knowledgable vintage folks on here as well
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'64 would be old factory/hide glue. It is highly likely that it needs a neck reset, so add $500 to your cost. Looks like a fine guitar and a bargain at half the price.
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Gil, the serial number on this one puts it after the move to the new factory. It may be a hard sell at that price, but it sort of falls under the "when will I find another one" rule.
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yea i would jump on it at a more reasonable price even with the neck reset. I knew '64 was the changeover but since searched and found #196228 was the last old factory/hide glue guitar. Anyone have an...
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While it doesn't show the back of the headstock, the tuners look correct. The D-18 didn't get Rotomatics until 1965. I think what you're seeing on the headstock is scratches from strings. Nothing...
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great, thanks for your help with the bridge and tuners, much appreciated
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Not sure what the correct price for a 1964 D-18 is, but the supply of factory left handed vintage guitars is limited. That's gotta be a factor.
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Jim Burke wrote:Not sure what the correct price for a 1964 D-18 is, but the supply of factory left handed vintage guitars is limited. That's gotta be a factor.In all seriousness I've always wondered...
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Well, being a lefty who's interested in vintage guitars, the supply of lefties is so small, that any that pop up pique my interest. I usually just buy right handed guitar and switch them to right...
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Having sold many vintage guitars, both righty and lefty, and some high-priced guitars at that, I can tell you the supply side argument always wins out with lefty instruments. And the really desirable...
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Thanks for the perspective as a seller, Flat 9; I would imagine some of the more collectible lefties could draw some righty collectors as buyers for sheer rarity and collectibility as well. I was more...
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There's very little cross buying among righties and lefties IMO; lefties stick to buying lefties and righties typically look at lefty guitars with mockery and disdain as we've seen on various forums....
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You can buy an awful lot of guitar for the 5k lefty ransom. If you're buying for tone you need to be able to compare with something & 5k will buy a lot of choice if one's scope is broader. If...
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couldn't agree more, Bluegrassdread; given the price and not being able to see/play in person, I'll keep shopping for the right mahogany dread. Flat 9, I've done the same thing with strats and always...
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As a lefty I also agree with bluegrass. It's hard when you love that vintage sound but are held ransom by the rarity of a lefty. This guitar is being offered at well beyond a premium. I've gotten very...
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The wear pattern seems weird to me too. The way there is finish wear all around the pickguard as if it's been taken off after shrinking & put back on.
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I saw the edge of the pick guard and thought the same thing. I think some lefty will pick up a very cool guitar. Might pay a premium plus for it, but it's probably one of a dozen or so lefties D18s...
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I'm a lefty. I'd love to own a vintage lefty like this one. As one poster has already mentioned, you can get a LOT of guitar for $5k or under. I've found more "bang-for-the-buck" in custom ordering...
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