What's a '97 "the Paul" II worth?

Worn · September 6th, 2009, 03:06 AM

I came across a butterscotch Japanese Tele with Seymour Duncans, phase switch, V neck and I gotta have it!...so something's going to have to go.
The only guitar I would be willing to part with is a '97 "the Paul II), all original, some minor dings, Gibson gig bag, and a headstock repair. I got a good deal on it, wonder what would be a reasonable price to ask for it.

Joe-Bob · September 6th, 2009, 03:23 AM

You realize the headstock repair cuts the value in half, at least, right? The gig bag is also a deduction with a Gibson. That is not exactly a desirable model either, even thought there's nothing intrinsically wrong with them. Say about $300.

studio1087 · September 6th, 2009, 04:26 AM

The closest guitar available now would be the LP Faded Vintage Mahogany.......$800. I would guess that your guitar is worth at least half of $800

$400 to $450.

Gibson gig bags are common. A gig bag won't scare anyone.

What is the headstock damage?

Worn · September 6th, 2009, 12:39 PM

I was hoping it would be worth over $400.
The headstock was repaired before I bought it - not completely snapped off but cracked on an angle below the headstock, and up about an inch into the back of the headstock. Not visible from the front but you can see and feel the repair. 2nd Gibson I've had with a headstock repair, if done right, there's no problem, but I can understand it scaring off buyers.

sean79 · September 6th, 2009, 01:01 PM

Does The Paul have a carved top or a flat top?

Joe-Bob · September 6th, 2009, 05:26 PM

IIRC, it's a flat top model with a brown stain finish. Not a popular model, so it won't be a strong seller especially in today's market. $600 to $900 with a hard case in excellent condition; say $750 in good condition, less $150 for a case, and half for the headstock= $300. I've seen unbroken ones go for $400.

Jakedog · September 6th, 2009, 05:36 PM

Im with some others here on this one. I think with the repair, and the dings you mentioned, I certainly wouldn't pay more than $300, and that would be a retail value, with me as the end user. In a trade-in situation, I wouldn't expect more than $100-$150 if it were my guitar. As that would be the most I'd pay for it if I knew I had to re-sell it.

Worn · September 6th, 2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean79

Does The Paul have a carved top or a flat top?

Carved top, set neck, not like the original Norlin "the Paul". basically a Studio with a belly relief and thinner body.
Decided the Firebird is going to go - it will bring in the most money and I really don't play it very often.

studio1087 · September 6th, 2009, 06:30 PM

List it on eBay with a $400 reserve. My old 70's The Paul suffered a headstock snap/crack and I sold it on eBay for parts with a violin style h
hard case. I got almost 400 for a broken Paul.

Wardpike · September 6th, 2009, 06:51 PM

$350 is a fair reserve. You might get $450 for it on eBait.

September 6th, 2009, 03:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Worn Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Age: 57 Posts: 497 2 Photos	What's a '97 "the Paul" II worth? I came across a butterscotch Japanese Tele with Seymour Duncans, phase switch, V neck and I gotta have it!...so something's going to have to go. The only guitar I would be willing to part with is a '97 "the Paul II), all original, some minor dings, Gibson gig bag, and a headstock repair. I got a good deal on it, wonder what would be a reasonable price to ask for it.

September 6th, 2009, 03:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 47 Posts: 5,533	You realize the headstock repair cuts the value in half, at least, right? The gig bag is also a deduction with a Gibson. That is not exactly a desirable model either, even thought there's nothing intrinsically wrong with them. Say about $300. __________________ Why didn't the Psychic Network already know I was gonna call?

September 6th, 2009, 04:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
studio1087 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 45 Posts: 6,395 34 Photos	The closest guitar available now would be the LP Faded Vintage Mahogany.......$800. I would guess that your guitar is worth at least half of $800 $400 to $450. Gibson gig bags are common. A gig bag won't scare anyone. What is the headstock damage? __________________ John

September 6th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Worn Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Age: 57 Posts: 497 2 Photos	I was hoping it would be worth over $400. The headstock was repaired before I bought it - not completely snapped off but cracked on an angle below the headstock, and up about an inch into the back of the headstock. Not visible from the front but you can see and feel the repair. 2nd Gibson I've had with a headstock repair, if done right, there's no problem, but I can understand it scaring off buyers. Last edited by Worn; September 6th, 2009 at 05:50 PM.

September 6th, 2009, 01:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
sean79 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: northcentral/western Pennsylvania Posts: 2,767 8 Photos	Does The Paul have a carved top or a flat top? __________________ Every now and then I know it's kind of hard to tell, but I'm still alive and well.

September 6th, 2009, 05:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 47 Posts: 5,533	IIRC, it's a flat top model with a brown stain finish. Not a popular model, so it won't be a strong seller especially in today's market. $600 to $900 with a hard case in excellent condition; say $750 in good condition, less $150 for a case, and half for the headstock= $300. I've seen unbroken ones go for $400. __________________ Why didn't the Psychic Network already know I was gonna call?

September 6th, 2009, 05:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jakedog Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cleveland,OH But my heart's still in TX Posts: 4,574	Im with some others here on this one. I think with the repair, and the dings you mentioned, I certainly wouldn't pay more than $300, and that would be a retail value, with me as the end user. In a trade-in situation, I wouldn't expect more than $100-$150 if it were my guitar. As that would be the most I'd pay for it if I knew I had to re-sell it. __________________ It's not that I lack focus, it's just that I'm musically schizophrenic...

September 6th, 2009, 06:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
studio1087 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 45 Posts: 6,395 34 Photos	List it on eBay with a $400 reserve. My old 70's The Paul suffered a headstock snap/crack and I sold it on eBay for parts with a violin style h hard case. I got almost 400 for a broken Paul. __________________ John

September 6th, 2009, 06:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wardpike Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland Age: 44 Posts: 2,599	$350 is a fair reserve. You might get $450 for it on eBait. __________________ Proverbs 3:6 Matthew 5:44

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