$7500 for a refinned/refretted 52 Goldtop

blauserk · Apr 27, 2005

I have a lead on a 1-owner 1952 LP that was refinished and refretted in the late 1970s by Mark Sampson of Matchless/Bad Cat (I confirmed that with Sampson himself). It's all original otherwise and the guy wants $7500 for it. Is that a buy assuming it plays as well as 52s do?

plaintop · Apr 27, 2005

It seems high, but the 52s with issues and changes seem to be all over the map right now.

Chef Greg · Apr 27, 2005

I think I know which one you're referring to, drive over there and get it. Top only refin, isn't it?
You snooze, you lose. :2cents (today's retail = tomorrow's wholesale it seems of late).

blauserk · Apr 27, 2005

Chef Greg, do you have personal experience with that guitar? I believe it is a top-only refinish on the body.

bluesforstevie · Apr 27, 2005

blauserk,

If you pass on this guitar, can you tell me where I may find it?

thanks

Dan

Chef Greg · Apr 27, 2005

blauserk said:
Chef Greg, do you have personal experience with that guitar? I believe it is a top-only refinish on the body.

No, but I would definitely check it out if I were in the market -- I would want to do the deal in person. My wife is from that neck of the woods & may know the seller.

blauserk · Apr 28, 2005

BFS: If I pass, I most definitely will send you the guy's e-mail address. Are you looking for a backup for your own '52?

Chef Greg: Anything good or bad to say about the seller? He's been pretty forthcoming, but all I know about him is what I've learned while discussing the guitar.

bluesforstevie · Apr 29, 2005

blauserk said:
BFS: If I pass, I most definitely will send you the guy's e-mail address. Are you looking for a backup for your own '52?

Chef Greg: Anything good or bad to say about the seller? He's been pretty forthcoming, but all I know about him is what I've learned while discussing the guitar.

Well, I'm looking for something that I wont mind changing to 57 specs...

Itsallmuscle · Apr 29, 2005

hey, ill also take a lead if u pass on it...

Musicman · Apr 30, 2005

I think we're looking at the same guitar. I just got some pics from Craig of the neck, headstock and cavities. Email me at tonyvalentine@aol.com so we don't both price ourselves out on this one.

blauserk · May 2, 2005

I've decided to pass. Tony Valentine (Musicman) has dibs, but if Dan and Ike will e-mail me at john dot elwood at usdoj dot gov, I'll give you contact information and can give you some photos.

Good luck.

Musicman · May 2, 2005

I'm also going to pass as I don't like the fact I can't pay and play in person. I hope someone gets a good look at it and gets a good one.

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