There's a guy on AGF asking $15,000 for a near mint '68 Telecaster. Am I out of touch or is that what they're gong for these days?
Because they are "vintage" now. They didn't magically get better, but they are "vintage".I’ve seen people asking big money for ‘70s Strats that everyone hated when they were new and for decades after.
Because they are "vintage" now. They didn't magically get better, but they are "vintage".
My main guitar for years was the classic 70s maple neck, natural finish, heavy poly '76 Strat. Any 60s examples cost three times that much when I bought mine. I just dealt with it and learned to love it. Although it was a singular beast, I figured out how to get the best from it, and I liked the D neck profile.I’ve seen people asking big money for ‘70s Strats that everyone hated when they were new and for decades after.
My main guitar for years was the classic 70s maple neck, natural finish, heavy poly '76 Strat. Any 60s examples cost three times that much when I bought mine. I just dealt with it and learned to love it. Although it was a singular beast, I figured out how to get the best from it, and I liked the D neck profile.
After certain--ahem--generational shifts, there were young'uns that started to express love for the big headstock. Then Fender started reissues, and mine, which I had sold by this time, would have been worth three times as much. Ridiculous! I see prices all over the place.
With all of Fender's limited editions, special Artist models, and Custom Shop reissues, pricing really depends a lot what type of '68 Telecaster it is and its condition.