Detailed pictures Examples:

People often wonder if their instrument is original or not, how old it is, what is the history of that model and in the end how much is it worth. Here are some example of detailed pictures with some informations and comments. Click on them to have full screen view, some in high resolution may take a bit to load.

Back of a "strat 54"	Two different 58 s back	Detail of a "Strat 58" body
Strat 57 "Hardtail"	Original "Tortoise Guard" on a L64	Detail of a L65 Body and finish
the famous "L Serie"neck plate	Strat 58 and "large" 65 headstock	Fingerboard of a "Strat 58"
Decal on a "L65" headstock	65"F" butt VS 58	Olympic white "F 65"

To have a rough estimation of your instruments made,send me as many informations as you have such as the brand, the model, the serial numbers and any numbers you can find on the outside and the inside of your instrument.Color pictures from the front and back and additionnal close-shots sure will help.Describe as precisely as possible any repairs or visible damages on your instrument. If you have any questions or need more informations, feel free to drop a line at appraisal@vintage-tone.com , i'd do my best to help you.With some detailed pictures it's possible to get a general idea of what the guitar is about but nothing solid enough to give it an accurate and definitive market value.

It s impossible to make a serious and complete estimation of an instument based only on on pictures so we will have to meet at our workshop and check it. Most of the time we'd also have to open it up and check what's under the pickguard, inside the guitar, dating the pots numbers, serial numbers, maker markings, soldering joints etc etc. The complete process usually takes longer than a regular set up and therefore the cost will be calculated on the time spent.

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Last modified: 08/26/06