jay wrote:Thats crazy.....what were these new?
Jay -
The Baldwin 801CP originally cost about $250, but original cost, as you probably well know, has absolutely nothing to do with vintage value. Over the years, I've become convinced without a doubt that vintage values/prices have more to do with CELEBRITY USE than with any other factor. The main reason the Baldwin would bring such a high price is because Jerry Reed and Willie Nelson used it. Same with the '59 Gretsch CG (Chet), or the '58/'59 Les Pauls (Steve Miller, Eric Clapton), or the pre-CBS Strats (any number of rock stars), or the Hofner Beatle bass (McCartney). These guitars aren't necessarily better instruments, we just want them (and are willing to pay higher prices for them) because that's what our HEROES played! 'Course your opinion may differ...
Thanks, Bill