Help with valuation on Cherry T100D?

Could you guys help me come up with a reasonable ballpark resale value for my '62 T100D—I have my eye on a 1978 X-175 that is being offered for $2,295—does that seem a fair price? I'm hoping that the T100D could fetch at least that much …

I am the original owner—the guitar is stock except for the bridge and pickup covers (old ones were really badly misshapen). Original frets are still good, Franz P90-style pickups.
I installed Dunlop Straplocks, but will replace with original Guild pins for sale purposes.

Battle-scarred but very playable, currently sporting Thomastik-Infeld flatwounds.

Case is not included, as is not really serviceable, and was decorated by a hippy friend at the height of the Summer of Love!

A couple of finish gouges and a bunch of buckle rash, but no structural damage or cracks .
The headstock veneer is partly delaminated, as is fairly common with this vintage, and the finish on it is a bit messed up from when I mistakenly used silicone spray on the tuners (my bad!)
A couple of the tuners are a tad sloppy but I haven't replaced them because the original Grover button pattern is no longer available—although I did see one single tuner on eBay for $300 …

Here are a few comments I gleaned from this site ...

Guild T100D. #22099 - 1962

“The configuration of a T-100D with a Cherry finish is somewhat rare during that particular period. So far I've seen just a relatively small number of those and they were all from the same batch with serial numbers that started with # 22xxx.”

“beautiful! and rare configuration of this model and vintage (and color) Guild, as Hans and the others have stated.”

“Yes...if you have a red T100 that is rare. With Franz pups even more hard to come by.”

“Man that's a beauty!”

They fluctuate wildly, though, Slim Jim.

In the past twelve months I've seen really well kept examples sell for 2K or slightly less and other not as pretty ones being offered for close to 4K...

I'm on the other end of the Country but please keep me in the loop once you have a figure in your mind. Thank you.

Here's a link to the SOLD listings on Reverb if that's a help

Seems high to me given the condition, but that soundboard looks to be in great shape, and I love the color. I don't think that's an original bridge. I think it'd be a good deal at ~$500 less, but that's me.

Yes, you're right—as I said in my OP, the bridge is not stock—the original got worn way down, but I think I have the original base part kicking around somewhere … I've seen lots of cherry Starfire II's around, but no cherry Slim Jims, which is why I think it could fetch a better price. The top is in a lot better shape than the back and sides, just a few barely noticeable surface marks.

Harp Tail said:

They fluctuate wildly, though, Slim Jim.

In the past twelve months I've seen really well kept examples sell for 2K or slightly less and other not as pretty ones being offered for close to 4K...

I'm on the other end of the Country but please keep me in the loop once you have a figure in your mind. Thank you.

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Yeah, I'd noticed that as well—one that sold on eBay had almost totally disintegrated binding, whereas mine is totally intact and has developed a rich ivory shade …

Incidentally, any thoughts on the X-175 in general? It's calling me, although the store also has an interesting-looking 2004 D'Aquisto Jazz Line with single floating pickup, which is also kinda drool-worthy!

Wilmywood said:

Here's a link to the SOLD listings on Reverb if that's a help

1962 Guild T100 D | Reverb

Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear.

reverb.com

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Thanks!

have you asked the X-175 owner if they want to trade?

It's at a store here in Seattle—I suspect it might be on consignment, but I'll check Monday morning. Possibly the store might be willing to trade if they think the T100D has a better chance of selling than the X-175 ... does that seem like a balanced trade to you, $$ value-wise?

i think it is worth a try! just play up how yours is a hoboken,and more vintage etc

62Slimjim said:

It's at a store here in Seattle—I suspect it might be on consignment, but I'll check Monday morning. Possibly the store might be willing to trade if they think the T100D has a better chance of selling than the X-175 ... does that seem like a balanced trade to you, $$ value-wise?

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What year X-175?

This one is tempting, but I'd rather play it first, naturally

Good luck with your sale/purchase, SlimJim...

I'd suggest you put your T-100D up in our FS/FT/WTB marketplace. I'm not 100% sure what the rules are, but I think with over 10 posts you're eligible. If not you can upgrade your subscription level and post an ad.

Found the original bridge base, but it's missing the adjustment wheels … also re-installed original strap pins.

I've been looking at this '78 X-175 https://emeraldcityguitars.com/products/1978-guild-x-175-manhattan-hh, but then found this '83 https://reverb.com/item/76571077-1983-guild-x-175-archtop-sunburst … which do you might be better, both as a good price and in terms of quality? Any differences in construction? I can go over to Seattle to play the blond, but am nervous about buying online if not brand new