1971 with Bigsby

[manybikes]

Thinking of selling my 71 Tele with a factory Bigsby (no through body ferrels) . blonde.white, maple fret board. Any idea of price range I should ask for it ? I know this is a difficult if not impossible question to answer but a general idea where to start would be helpful. About 5 years ago they were in the $5k to 6K range.

 

[Rockbreaker]

You're not really posting for sale here are you? If you are, pictures would help...

 

[manybikes]

No, not posting for sale here. It is for a private enquiry that may want to buy.

 

[manybikes]

You're not really posting for sale here are you? If you are, pictures would help...

Posted some pictures. Hope this helps. Just looking for guidance on what would be a fair price range. When you search the net the variances are crazy, ask and get are not the same. The Bigsby seems to be a less common item in those years.

 

[Antoon]

It looks to be in an exceptionally fine condition, so that should be taken into account.

 

[schmee]

It's clean, got the Bigsby. I say $3500 to $4500.

Estimated Price Range​

$3,202 - $4,196

Without Bigsby:

 

[Old Plank]

I'd ask at least $5K and see what happens. That is a particularly nice one.

 

[Boreas]

Original case? Fret condition? Fret jobs are pricey on those.

 

[manybikes]

Original case? Fret condition? Fret jobs are pricey on those.

No original case. Have to measure the frets.

 

[manybikes]

It's clean, got the Bigsby. I say $3500 to $4500.

Estimated Price Range​

$3,202 - $4,196

Without Bigsby:
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Thanks for the graph and the info, couldn't find that on a search.

 

[Antoon]

In the graph '71 to '75 are lumped together but I think a '71 is considered somewhat more desirable than '75 (all other things equal)

 

[manybikes]

In the graph '71 to '75 are lumped together but I think a '71 is considered somewhat more desirable than '75 (all other things equal)

I have read where 69-71 is also a grouping, but each guitar can be very to unique to itself.

 

[manybikes]

Thanks to all for the feedback and info.

 

[Skydog1010]

gold dust

 

[msalama]

Estimated Price Range

Reverb's perhaps?

 

[msalama]

That's a very nice example, which should indeed be taken into account. Dang, I'd make you an offer myself if I had the moolah, but no...

 

[Boreas]

Historical selling prices should not determine your asking price. The original Bigsby and guts (I assume) along with condition all contribute to its relative "rarity".

With no case, 4-bolt neck, great frets, original condition/guts, and factory Bigsby, I would lean more toward asking at least $6k. I personally would not sell it for under $5k. Deduct at least $500 for worn frets. Many luthiers will not do fret jobs on those, and those that will typically charge a premium - over $500. Has it ever had a fret job?

 

[manybikes]

Historical selling prices should not determine your asking price. The original Bigsby and guts (I assume) along with condition all contribute to its relative "rarity".

With no case, 4-bolt neck, great frets, original condition/guts, and factory Bigsby, I would lean more toward asking at least $6k. I personally would not sell it for under $5k. Deduct at least $500 for worn frets. Many luthiers will not do fret jobs on those, and those that will typically charge a premium - over $500. Has it ever had a fret job?

I really never played it much in the last 14 years, I never had a fret job done in that time, I don't have the knowledge to properly judge fret condition. The chord jack is not orginal, will have to look at the guts again (been 14 years)

 

[manybikes]

 

[manybikes]

Here some photos of the pots. Are these orginal ? I do not know how to tell.