by VintAxe » Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:44 pm
Well mofoya, your serial number does indeed indicate a 1983 Custom RR built in San Dimas
My 2007 VG Price Guide values the no trem version at $2,200 - $2,700 and the trem version $1,400 - $1,600. This price range applies to guitars in Excellent condition.
If I understand your description, your guitar began life with a trem and was then converted to a fixed bridge. Any non factory modification hurts the value of a vintage instrument. However, the rarity of the instrument helps negate the depreciation resulting from modifications.
I think you have a very desirable guitar that should be in high demand. An early San Dimas RR is a guitar a lot of collectors would like to own. Since my price guide is old, I'm not sure about a current value, but I am sure it has increased. Early San Dimas guitars are definately becoming more appreciated as time goes on.
If you are sure you want to sell, I'd get my hands on the 2009 VG Price Guide. Well worth the $30 investment.
For those that might be interested, here's a quick history of the Jackson Randy Rhoads