SB wrote,
: Hi Don,
:
: I can't help you much with the model number, but
: judging from the number value it's probably later
: 70's. The VG Price Guide value for these guitars
: is just ridiculous. They put the value between
: $100-$200 which is just too low. Lyle's were
: generally higher quality Japanese imports and
: should be valued more than this.
:
: I went acoustic guitar shopping with a friend
: yesterday to purchase a new acoustic at the $200
: price point as a Christmas gift for their spouse.
: I think we wound up with a decent instrument, but
: I saw lots of junk around $200. I'm sure you have
: a nicer instrument than anything I played
: yesterday in the $200 range.
:
: I think the problem is that people interested in
: student value instruments generally will not buy
: used. They often know little about acoustic
: guitars and hope to get a knowledgeable sales
: person to help them with a purchase. By the time a
: person feels knowlegeable enough to buy a used
: instrument, they are typically looking for
: something higher-end. Large supply and low demand
: makes for low values.
:
: I say just play and enjoy your instrument. sb
:
:
: Don Davis wrote,
: : I have a great looking and excellant sounding
: : Lyle accoustic Guitar model #710. I think it was
: : one of the last Lyle models made. Any one out
: : there know for sure? Any Idea of value. I have had
: : it about ten years.
