Bunch of estate guitars

[WilliamScott]

A friend of mine, Buck Wilkerson, with whom I used to play frequently, died two years ago. His widow contacted me recently to see if I could help her get rid of some of the guitars he left behind (he should have taken them, he liked them a lot -- that's what I plan to do with mine). I went over and took pictures and we talked about the best way to get new owners for them. The most convenient way which she will be doing in the somewhat near future is to cart them all down to Dave's Guitar Shop and consign them. Then Dave's can take care of the advertising, vending, shipping etc. We are in south central Wisconsin near Madison. In the immediate meantime I'm posting the pictures and short descriptions in case anyone wants to make a quick honest offer for something. They are all in decent, not poor, condition. Buck played them regularly for many years but he treated them well. I made a quick inspection when I took the photos and if you are sincerely interested in any one of them I can take some more detailed pictures and look more closely. I'm not posting this in the for sale section because I don't have any prices to quote. I have knowledge of her expectations for some of them. Any comments about what you think they might sell for would be helpful to her.

Gibson ES125
This has a loose top brace but is in otherwise decent condition. I know that she has been told to expect $1000 for it. I need to find out what year it was manufactured.


1925 "The" Gibson L4
Good overall condition



1979 Gretsch 7576 Country Club
This one is in pristine beautiful condition



Circa 199? Jon Kammerer acoustic electric
This one is also in great condition and is rare and desirable (I am told)

1960s Silvertone 1446?
This was Buck's favorite guitar and everyone else's too. I think it's a 1446 but doesn't have a Bigsby like the one I had back in high school and the truss rod cover is a little weird. Its finish is cracked and the "Silvertone" logo on the headstock is half gone but it is one sweet guitar.



Pan pos
Unknown year. MIJ. Rumor has it that Buck found this in a dumpster under a banjo. It is actually a decent instrument. She will give it to anyone who will put to good use and will pick it up here in south central Wisconsin.

I guess it is part of getting old to be dealing with the sequelae of departed friends. Buck was a very good guitarist and when I opened each case I could hear some of the wonderful music each of these instruments has produced. The fact that they will continue to do so gives us all a bit of immortality.

[Dennis D]

I thought Dave consigned guitars too, but two years ago he told he didn't . ( ?? )

Anyway, good luck with the sales.

[WilliamScott]

I've consigned a few of my guitars at Dave's in the last 2 months. All sold quickly and they pay 80% of what they sell them for.

[Doctor Jeff]

Those are very nice guitars. There used to be some good used shops in Madison, and there was a guy in La Crosse who used to be Dave's main guitar tech and had started his own repair and vintage business.

I'm sure you won't have too much trouble getting them sold.

(I already have quite enough guitars for now...)

[WilliamScott]

[QUOTE=Doctor Jeff;1332371
I'm sure you won't have too much trouble getting them sold.

(I already have quite enough guitars for now...)[/QUOTE]

Me too. Otherwise I would pick up that Silvertone for sentimental reasons.

[Dennis D]

I've consigned a few of my guitars at Dave's in the last 2 months. All sold quickly and they pay 80% of what they sell them for.

Good to know.

Thanks

[Dennis D]

I've consigned a few of my guitars at Dave's in the last 2 months. All sold quickly and they pay 80% of what they sell them for.

Were you allowed to set the prices or did you have to use Dave's prices ? I think that's where I got confused.

[enalnitram]

Serial number on the ES125? PM if you prefer.

[WilliamScott]

Were you allowed to set the prices or did you have to use Dave's prices ? I think that's where I got confused.

I think they are open to setting the price within a small range. I'm not sure, though. I went along with their suggestions.

[Skip Ellis]

I thought Dave consigned guitars too, but two years ago he told he didn't . ( ?? )

Anyway, good luck with the sales.

I recently bought a '22 Ibanez GB10 that was consigned at Dave's . Good folks to work with.

[mr. beaumont]

I would think even with a loose brace that 125 is worth more than 1k.

[Doctor Jeff]

I would think even with a loose brace that 125 is worth more than 1k.

There’s one for sale in Omaha that is cosmetically horrible—prior owner literally scratched his name on the back plate—though plays well—for $1500.

I would sure consider it if I needed another guitar. Heck, if I still lived in WI it wouldn’t even matter. I’d be on that guitar like a fly on stink.

[Woody Sound]

As a user of electric acoustics, to me that Kammerer is SUPER cool.

[mr. beaumont]

There’s one for sale in Omaha that is cosmetically horrible—prior owner literally scratched his name on the back plate—though plays well—for $1500.

I would sure consider it if I needed another guitar. Heck, if I still lived in WI it wouldn’t even matter. I’d be on that guitar like a fly on stink.

Yep. And I'm not far from WI...but with a 3 month furlough on the way I can't go spending a grand on a guitar...

[omphalopsychos]

That es 125 Should go to Luthier to have the brace reglued, and then be sold for no less than 2.2 K

[wintermoon]

Serial number on the ES125? PM if you prefer.

It won't have a serial # but you can check the factory order # stamped on the inside back viewed through the f hole.
That and the features of that particular guitar should give you a good idea or post the # here and someone will look it up.
The tailpiece and bridge look like replacements but judging by the color of the guitar and assuming the control knobs are original its a mid 50s model.

[WilliamScott]

It won't have a serial # but you can check the factory order # stamped on the inside back viewed through the f hole.
That and the features of that particular guitar should give you a good idea or post the # here and someone will look it up.
The tailpiece and bridge look like replacements but judging by the color of the guitar and assuming the control knobs are original its a mid 50s model.

Thanks. She's been looking for the serial number unsuccessfully.

[Woody Sound]

As a user of electric acoustics, to me that Kammerer is SUPER cool.

Looks like a pretty small fb radius.

[skykomishone]

125's like that are great guitars.
I own one of the earliest mid-40's models, and it's a wonderful guitar. Those P90's should come with a warning for players with pacemakers! Serious magnets.

[Cavalier]

Those numbers tend to be faded blueish stamped ink. A black light might help. The locations.can also vary.