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A Look at the Vintage Guitar Market in 2021

We take a look at the health of the vintage guitar market in 2021 and the best investments you can make.

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Vintage Guitar Price 2021 Data Posted

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Guitar of the month (January 2021): 1959 Epiphone Coronet

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Guitar of the month (December): 1939 Gibson J-35

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Guitar of the month (November): 1994 Zemaitis Electric Models, Black Pearl

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Guitar of the month (July): 1958 Gretsch 6119 Tennessean

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Guitar of the month (August): 1962 Hofner 185

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Guitar of the month (September): 1965 Gibson Thunderbird

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Guitar of the month (October): 1954 Gibson Les Paul Junior

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Guitar of the month (January): 1957 Gibson ES-5 Switchmaster

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Guitar of the month (February): 1968 Guild F-512

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Guitar of the month (March): 1960 D’Angelico New Yorker

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Guitar of the month (April): 1959-1963 Hofner Golden Hofner

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Guitar of the month (May): 1939-1940 Recording King Ray Whitley, Brazilian

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Guitar of the month (June): 1936-1942 National Style 35, Round Neck

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In August 1972, Pete Townshend began using Deluxe — primarily cherry sunburst at first. The Les Paul Deluxe eventually became Pete’s longest used stage guitar of the Who’s initial touring career, used almost exclusively between 1973 and 1979.

Original gold tops can be bought for around $7,500: https://www.vintageguitarprice.com/guitar_models =7914&model=townshend

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Renowned for its sparkling tone and smooth playing action, the fabulous styling of the Black Beauty is sought out by collectors (with big pockets) from around the world. Early versions can be purchased from $30k in mint condition.

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The is an electric guitar model first released by Gibson in 1958. The Flying V offered a radical, "futuristic" body design, much like its siblings: the , which was released the same year and the , which was designed in 1957 but not released until 1982.

Good examples of early models can fetch around $400k!

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Renowned for its sparkling tone and smooth playing action, the fabulous styling of the Black Beauty is sought out by collectors (with big pockets) from around the world. Early versions can be purchased from $30k in mint condition.

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The oldest in our database is a Stauffer, first constructed in 1835. This example has help up really well -- it would be brilliant to hear how it sounds.

Although rare, early Stauffer's are trading hands for less than you might think: https://www.vintageguitarprice.com/guitar_models =7989&model=Stauffer

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Blackie is the nickname given by Eric Clapton to his favourite . Clapton first played Blackie live 13 January 1973 at the Rainbow Concert.



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The dreadnought is arguably the most influential steel-string guitar ever made. While most dreadnoughts are based on the 14-fret design originally introduced in 1934, the first dreadnoughts had 12 frets to the body. Prices for these early models have jumped significantly in recent years.



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The , commonly referred to as the Fender J Bass, is now one of the most well known and most popular bass models ever created. The shape of the Fender Jazz bass was inspired by the Jazzmaster .



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This is the second model of electric bass created by Leo . It is distinct from the Precision in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental frequency. Can you guess the model?



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The 1950 (Blond colourway) is one of the 13 that make up the Vintage Guitar Price Fender Index. Prices have rebounded in recent years, but are still significantly lower than 2011.



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In August 1972, Pete Townshend began using Deluxe guitars — primarily cherry sunburst at first — as his main stage . In 2005, Gibson issued three Pete Townshend signature edition Les Paul Deluxe guitars, based on Townshend's heavily customised " #1" Wine Red 1976 Les Paul Deluxe, " #3" Gold top 1976, and " #9" Cherry Sunburst 1976.



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Early have long been a favourite with . 20% ROI since 2014 for '31-'38 's.



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Another for you. Can you guess WHO the famous artist who put his name to this colourway?



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The was first sold by the Corporation in 1952. The Les Paul was designed by Gibson president Ted McCarty, factory manager John Huis and their team, along with guitarist/inventor Les Paul.



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The most well known body ever? You might not know it was named after Lester William Polsfuss.



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The early are beautiful, especially models. Their price has held fairly even after accounting for inflation over the last 7 years.



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