DaveinSF Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Okay, I have an '01 Studio Custom that is just about dead mint. I bought it basically NOS a few years ago. So how much do you think it is it worth if I were to sell it? This one is bound and crowned with the Gibson style crowns and not the more ornate Hamer ones. Frankly, all US made Hamers seem to unjustly take a big hit on the used market. Even the case is mint. Comes with trussrod tool and original unfilled registration and warranty card.
mikjwilli Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 I sold my 01 in trans amber for $1000 a few months back. It wasn't mint but it was in great condition. Same features.O/wise, have you tried a "completed" search on fleabay?
iownit4 Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 I think it's worth 3000 , but in this market you should as for 1400-1500 . Great looking axe . Good luck
Feynman Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 I think it's worth 3000 , but in this market you should as for 1400-1500 . Great looking axe . Good luck ...and then keep it until you lower that price even further. Lately it seems that even $1200 would be optimistic, but you just never know. Crowns are nice, and that looks great.
DavidE Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Take a look on Ebay. I paid a LOT less than those quoted figures for one recently as did Austin.
Mindseyes Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 $900-$1200 is what i think would be realisticthey are worth way more than that when you compare them with other "high-end" production guitars!It sadeen's me deeply that they dont fetch as much as lets say a run-o-mill PRS(this in not hate on prs stuff BTW i own and love a few of 'em)
Kurt L Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 It sadeen's me deeply that they dont fetch as much as lets say a run-o-mill PRS...Doesn't sadden me... I couldn't afford to buy all my Hamers new. I'm glad other people can because I want the company to do well. But I've gotten all mine used out of necessity.
DaveinSF Posted August 18, 2009 Author Posted August 18, 2009 It sadeen's me deeply that they dont fetch as much as lets say a run-o-mill PRS...Doesn't sadden me... I couldn't afford to buy all my Hamers new. I'm glad other people can because I want the company to do well. But I've gotten all mine used out of necessity.Yeah, I guess buying a boutiquey, American made guitar is like buying a luxury car. The first buyer takes the big hit in depreciation. But this is ridiculous. Buying a Hamer is like buying a Maserati new and having it be worth less than half in less than a year. In that regard, I guess you could consider Gibson-- right or wrong-- to be the Mercedes Benz of guitar makers. I don't think they necessarily make a superior product, but the resale value holds up the best due to the brand name recognition.
DaveinSF Posted September 2, 2009 Author Posted September 2, 2009 more pics... I've been toying with the idea of putting it up for sale for $1299, but every time I open the case, I realize that it is such a nice guitar...
Caddie Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Do you need to sell it? Now? If you don't need to sell it just keep it and enjoy it. You've already absorbed the $$$ depreciation hit. Why cash out now when the guitar market is at one of its lowest points. If you don't need the cash now, hold onto it and enjoy it for a few years, let the binding mellow a bit. Then sell it. If that's out of the question I have $$$ tree fiddy cash in da kitty. caddie
DaveinSF Posted September 23, 2009 Author Posted September 23, 2009 Great Top. Hold on to it and enjoy.Thanks, but I'm finding that I never play it anymore. OK, anyone interested in it for $1199 shipped and paypaled??
killerteddybear Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Need a five string fretless bass?? I'd do a straight trade...
davidd Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 I just want to say that Dave is a great guy to deal with. I bought a Studio Mahogany from him this year. Great transaction and he drove to meet me twice.
Jason01 Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 Save it if you don't need the money, this is the absolute worst time in the last bazillion years to sell guitars. Hang onto it for a few years and you'll probably double what you'd get out of it now. Plus you might change your mind and decide to keep it anyway.
clmazza Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 Save it if you don't need the money, this is the absolute worst time in the last bazillion years to sell guitars. Hang onto it for a few years and you'll probably double what you'd get out of it now. Plus you might change your mind and decide to keep it anyway.Good advice...I have several guitars I'm thinking of selling since I just bought two of my dream guitars for a $1000 less than they were selling for last year.I also have a similar Studio Custom with ebony board that I'm pondering listing for sale... but I know it just won't command anything near what it's worth.Good luck with your sale!
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