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Post subject: 1954 Telecaster
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:30 am
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I have a 1954 Telecaster.
Tuners, bridge and bridge pickup are not original.
Professionally refinished.
What would the value of this guitar be?
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Post subject: Re: 1954 Telecaster
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:52 am
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Non-original parts with a refinish?
Well under than $1,000
The refinish eliminated any "vintage" value.

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Post subject: Re: 1954 Telecaster
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:28 pm
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Despite the non-original parts and the refin, I respectfully disagree - nobody would sell a 1954 built Fender for that sum.

Top condition originals have gone for over 25000$€£. Without pics, I'd say 5000$€£ or upwards.

BTW, with vintage guitars, an estimation by a pro is way better than internet guesses without even one single pic as a base...


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Post subject: Re: 1954 Telecaster
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:50 pm
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jmattis wrote:
Despite the non-original parts and the refin, I respectfully disagree - nobody would sell a 1954 built Fender for that sum.

Top condition originals have gone for over 25000$€£. Without pics, I'd say 5000$€£ or upwards.

BTW, with vintage guitars, an estimation by a pro is way better than internet guesses without even one single pic as a base...


I agree.


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Post subject: Re: 1954 Telecaster
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 2:13 am
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I agree with those saying above 5k. Just the neck is worth quite a lot.

A possibility you have is to buy 54 tuners, pickup and bridge. Original. They can be expensive but they will add value to your guitar.


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Post subject: Re: 1954 Telecaster
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:05 am
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My assumptions are its a blonde w/ a blackguard 5k or a white guard 4k.
Only because there are no pictures or details regarding the guitar.
Even with the replacement parts and pro re-paint, this is 50% of possible value of a guitar in good condition.
If you don't want to post pics/details, take it to a reputable vintage dealer and get them to value/buy it.


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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:41 am
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Where's jvr when you need him. :wink:

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