by Michael Ambrose » Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:41 pm
Bottom line: when a finish is gone, its gone... and the original value with it. Doesn't matter who refinishes it or how, that original value is 86ed and there's no getting it back.
"Value" of any guitar is essentially determined by who is looking for it. Basically, at this point, "collectors" value is completely out of the question... so the current "value" is determined solely by players value... and players swing both ways when it comes to finish... some want a refined player piece, some don't. Some will buy a refined piece only to strip it again so they can have a natural wood mustang. Takes all kinds.
What will really determine how this piece is valued NOW is how it plays, sounds, and feels.
Ultimately, though, the vintage guitar player's market is pretty much split 50/50 on the refin question. If you're looking to sell, you'll undoubtedly have a buyer no matter what you decide to do.
PS. HOLY CRAP, I KNEW I'd see that guitar before!! Another Jersey Boy!! You bought the guitar from a dude in Rumson!!! I was thinking of buying it myself!!... but then I had to wonder why someone from Rumson needed to sell a '65 Stang anyway... Anyhoo, I'm near New Brunswick, but I gig down that way all the time!! Welcome to the board!