Is that guitar worth the price?

[Juan Luis Vidal]

As usual it's always great to read from Paul himself on any topic

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[László]

Good read.

 

[Maertl513]

Indeed.
Apart from the alleged 'real deal' guitars, the few Teles, Strats, Les Pauls from the 50ies/60ies, generally the seller's price expectations are often way beyond the actual market demand.

 

[Greywolf]

I watch the market daily . and it's interesting to see the fads come and go , while the traditional tends to just slowly grow .
It comes down to real value of what you have or seek , if it's rare, beautiful and well made it will hold it's value over time.
I have plenty of examples to back that up ...

Kind of like Paul , I collect to see the finest examples of what the craft holds , and that my wallet can bare. Paul's instruments make that easy .
Even if I never make a penny , the joy of playing them is priceless.

So as it all shakes out .. when you see one that steals your heart, takes you breath away every time you look at it or play it .. it's worth whatever the price.

 

[MiraX!]

It's unusual to hear someone who is so pragmatic and objective about vintage, tried-and-true work-horses and the never-ending evolution of new guitars to experience ever pushed forward as "for sale", towards us buyers. I recall being stunned over Paul's J Mayer Sky-strat; ... and a whole line of thoughts regarding it's creation ... to finally seeing it at the local music store (beckoning us to "try it out)! As Paul referenced; the market has spoken and it is embraced. What an ideal to consider; I am typically a stick-in-the-mud when it comes to tweaking what seems perfect ... but how many times have I smiled seeing fresh and creative energy at work all around me! As life unfolds ... I'm hoping to be there with an open mind and deepening appreciation for a fresh-take; regardless if it's guitars and amps or a hand-carved Briar pipe. ( as long as I don't have to change )