Value of Albert Collins model??

theblues · June 27th, 2003, 05:54 PM

almost mint.
Candy Apple Red.
No Case.
The seller is asking 1400.00

what do you think?

also, can anyone provide a review??

preciate it.

Buckshot · June 27th, 2003, 11:00 PM

To my knowledge, The AC model never came any way but bound natural ash.

TeleGeir · June 28th, 2003, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by theblues

almost mint.
Candy Apple Red.
No Case.
The seller is asking 1400.00

Welcome to the TDPRI, theblues!

Buckshot is right: If it is a Candy Apple Red, it is not an original Albert Collins.

They all look like mine: :D
http://home.online.no/~ge-fj/AC1.jpg
(I post as an URL, becaue the picture is too large for this page.)

Notice the white double binding, w/b/w three ply pickguard, the neck humbucker, the glossy neck, and it should have a staggered bridge pickup and the Custom shop logo on the back on the headstock and on the neck plate which should also have a CN prefix serialnumber.

The real thing would sell for $1600 and upwards. And they are great guitars. Great pickups, great neck (if you like'm glossy), excellent finish. Not to mention the double binding!!!

If you can post a picture, (or a link if it is an auction), we may be able to tell you what you are looking at. I saw one like it in eBay recently and the seller the said Albert Collins in the title, but in the ad the said "like" an Albert Collins, and then explained why his was the a "better investment", because it was the only one of its kind. I would not fall for that one...

EDIT!: A quick edit: That one is up on eBay again. Doesn't say Albert Collins in the title anymore, but the text says: "This is the essentially the Albert Collins model presently offered by Fender and was another limited run "Custom Shop" piece." Not.

Geir :)

theblues · June 28th, 2003, 01:14 PM

thanks for the scoop.

This tele has been at a Pawn Broker for at least 4 years that I know of.

I'll go back and take a closer look now that I know what to look for.

G......that is a beauty. Thanks for the picture and the welcome.

TeleGeir · June 28th, 2003, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by theblues

I'll go back and take a closer look now that I know what to look for.

G......that is a beauty. Thanks for the picture and the welcome.

Keep us posted! Even if it is not an authentic AC it may be a great guitar, and even worth the money. Also, in theory it could be a refinished AC, although I find that less than likely...

Oh, and I almost forgot, the AC tele like all artist models should have his signature, it is on the tip of the headstock. You can see it in my picture under the high e tuner.

Geir :)

0le FUZZY · June 28th, 2003, 01:38 PM

Hay !! T.G., wrap that thang up and send it tew me !!

My fingers issa itchin sumthin fearce !!

My liddo

are all wore out!!

TeleGeir · June 28th, 2003, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 0le FUZZY

<li>Hay !! T.G., wrap that thang up and send it tew me !!

Hay you too! Now if you really want it, I am sure I could find something in the shack worth trading it for... :D

It is my best guitar (of any make and model) ever, so far. But the Tux should be only a couple of weeks away now. And I have started buying the parts for dream project number 2!!! (No, I ain't telling.)

Geir :)

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theblues NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2	Value of Albert Collins model?? almost mint. Candy Apple Red. No Case. The seller is asking 1400.00 what do you think? also, can anyone provide a review?? preciate it.

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Buckshot TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denton, TX. Posts: 59	To my knowledge, The AC model never came any way but bound natural ash. __________________ Leo Fender got it right the 1st time - its been downhill ever since!

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0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 10,001 6 Photos	Tele Geir Hay !! T.G., wrap that thang up and send it tew me !! My fingers issa itchin sumthin fearce !! My liddo are all wore out!!

June 28th, 2003, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
theblues NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2	thanks for the scoop. This tele has been at a Pawn Broker for at least 4 years that I know of. I'll go back and take a closer look now that I know what to look for. G......that is a beauty. Thanks for the picture and the welcome.