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Topic: 2004 Gibson Byrdland |
Mike McBride
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Posted 13 May 2006 6:20 am |
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My buddy has a 2004 Gibson Byrdland for sale. He is asking $5500.00. This guitar lists for over $10,000.
Please let me know if you are interested or know someone who might be.[This message was edited by Mike McBride on 13 May 2006 at 09:37 AM.] |
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Mike McBride
From:
Indiana
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Posted 16 May 2006 9:41 pm
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| Can anyone tell me what price would be appropriate for this guitar? |
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Jimmy Douglas
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Raceview, Queensland, Australia
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Posted 17 May 2006 1:47 am
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Mike,
I am no great expert but am lucky enough to have bought owned and sold a few 21st century Gibson custom shop archtops. All the guitars I have had sold for round about what I paid for them. They were all unique, and all very nice guitars ....some however were just more unique and exceptionally nice.
In my experience, the cosmetic factors that determine price in new and used carved tops are
the WOODS used, the degree of figure in the neck back and sides, the grain in the spruce on the top, the quality and unifomity of the ebony fretboard etc.
type of LACQUER FINISH ie: sunburst, (tobacco, antique, iced tea, faded cherry, mandarin burst etc.) Natural, Antique natural, Wine Red, Ebony etc
the JOINERY Finish Back, sides, neck, headstock , seams, abalone inlay, binding etc
The number of and type of PICKUP ie: 57 HB/s, Alnico, CC etc This has alot to do with the amplified sound and price. CC and Alnico I believe are not standard... far fewer are ordered and made.
The Total PACKAGE ie: Given these are very beautiful unique instruments and IMHO it is the overall combination of the above plus Originality and Condition of the instrument, hardware, case, no modification or strap button, factory pack with papers etc etc that can be the premium that elicits the: "...that is such a beautiful guitar I have just got to get it!!!!!!!!.....whatever.....!!!!!!!!!!
On a more practical and indeed significant note of course is the SOUND which afterall is very subjective and dare I say may even be influenced by the appearance..............or is that the other way round!!! Yikes!!!
So the upshot is pictures really help to sell them.
There are many famous guitar sites on the web which have these instruments so you can help ascertain a reasonable price for your friends instrument. EBay occasionally have recent Byrdlands, often L5s etc which gives a good indication of what is happening on the ground.
Hope this helps,
JD
[This message was edited by Jimmy Douglas on 17 May 2006 at 02:55 AM.] |
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Len Amaral
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Rehoboth,MA 02769
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Posted 18 May 2006 5:22 am
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I had a Byrdland 25 years ago and I kicked myself in the butt for selling it. I paid $500. for it at that time, used it for several years and sold it for $500.00 so I figured I made out pretty good...Pretty stupid huh... 
I now have another Byrdland that is fairly new and I am now a happy camper again. The Byrdland has a 23/12 inch scale and is very hand friendly and making chords and playing lead is easier than a longer scale. It is a bit feedback sensitive as all hollow body jazz guitars are but you can find a sweet spot to minimize the effect.
Byrdlands come in two styles, the florentine or venetien cut away. The name Byrdland came from a compilation of the last names of Charlie Byrd and Hank Garland who designed the guitar. Unfortunately, the Motor City Madman Ted Nugent used and abused this style guitar and most players associate the Byrdland with him. If you go to harmony central and search the message board you will see postings of owner reviews including the price they paid for the instrument.
All this is probably more than you wanted to know...*S*
Lenny [This message was edited by Len Amaral on 18 May 2006 at 06:23 AM.] |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 18 May 2006 8:37 am
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Len, just an historical footnote correction, but the "Byrd" in the guitar's name was homage to Nashville guitarist Billy Byrd, also a co-designer of the instrument.
Charlie Byrd was primarily a jazz player on classical guitar.
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Tim Harr
From:
Dunlap, Illinois
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Posted 18 May 2006 6:56 pm
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Herb, in the words of Ed McMahon
"You are correct sirrrrrrr!!"
[This message was edited by Tim Harr on 18 May 2006 at 07:56 PM.] |
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Len Amaral
From:
Rehoboth,MA 02769
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Posted 18 May 2006 7:06 pm
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| I guess I had my "Byrds" mixed up... |
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Rick Troyer
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 23 May 2006 4:30 pm
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| Ahh yes , But do tou know where the "Land" comes from ? Rick |
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Jerry Erickson
From:
Atlanta,IL 61723
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Posted 23 May 2006 5:21 pm
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| Ding! Hank Garland. I used to own a '56 Byrdland. One of 7 blonde first year Byrdlands. oh well [This message was edited by Jerry Erickson on 23 May 2006 at 06:22 PM.] [This message was edited by Jerry Erickson on 24 May 2006 at 05:15 AM.] |
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Red Kilby
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Pueblo, CO, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 24 May 2006 5:43 am
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I know where there is a 1956 Blonde Byrdland right here in Pueblo, Colorado and has been owned by the same person since new.
[This message was edited by Red Kilby on 24 May 2006 at 06:44 AM.] |
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