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Lefty 1975 Telecaster Natural

Discussion in 'Telecaster Discussion Forum' started by djeffcoat, Oct 3, 2016.

  1. Oct 3, 2016 #1
    djeffcoat

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    I am considering selling my near mint 1975 lefty Telecaster natural. It is a very heavy guitar. Can anyone tell me what price range I should ask?

    TIA,
    DJ
     
  2. Oct 3, 2016 #2
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    sounds lovely, some pics would be good to give us more idea?
     
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  3. Oct 3, 2016 #3
    8barlouie

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    +1
     
  4. Oct 3, 2016 #4
    djeffcoat

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    Here are few pictures of my 1975 Tele natural lefty.

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  5. Oct 3, 2016 #5
    Dongotto

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    I would think $1500 give or take a couple hundred depending on all the stuff we care about or don't care about.
     
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    Nubs

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    How heavy are we talking about?
     
  7. Oct 3, 2016 #7
    djeffcoat

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    It weighs right at 9 pounds.
     
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    KevinB

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    9lbs is heavy, but not horribly so.

    You should check completed eBay listings with the advanced search function to get the best idea of its value. I'm thinking $1750-$2000 as it appears to be in excellent condition and looks totally original. I think the fact that lefties are in short supply also boosts the value a little.

    Good luck selling it.
     
  9. Oct 3, 2016 #9
    Nubs

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    Oh man, 9 lbs is way too heavy! Tell ya what...I'll do you a favor & take it off your hands for a steal. Always wanted a birth year guitar too :)
     
  10. Oct 3, 2016 #10
    djeffcoat

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    I do appreciate your consideration. My ES-335 weighs nearly as much too. Guess I'll just play sitting down.
     
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    8barlouie

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    Wow I thought they were bringing closer to $3000 in condition like that. Three piece body but the middle is a nice wide plank. I don't get the whole weight concern. Looks like the neck might have some chubbiness too.
     
  12. Oct 3, 2016 #12
    djeffcoat

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    I checked eBay and they are running $2500-3000. The neck is not at all clubby on this one. The weight doesn't bother me but it is a pound or two more than the average. I may talk myself out of selling it. I am the original owner.
     
  13. Oct 3, 2016 #13
    KevinB

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    They were bringing $3K maybe 10 years ago but the market has softened recently.

    Still, it looks like a very nice example.
     
  14. Oct 4, 2016 #14
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    You weren't joking about good nice, it's stellar condition. Lovely grain patterns on the front there and the back is wow! Very nice man .....
     
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    If you're patient, you can probably get north of 2500 for it. I'd post it for 3k and wait for the right lefty to come along.
     
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    I Like my lefty 78 better but yours looks nice too
     
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    Pics of this guitar please?
     
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