DV 74 price estimate

[lukas339]

Hi guys, Could you give me estimate price for DV 74? I have one and I have also official letter Guild which confirms it is DV74 and there are only 20 of these ever made.

I believe it is in excellent condition and one of my friends, profesional guitarist confirmed it sounds absolutely amazing.

Thank you very much!

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[HeyMikey]

Is the estimate for insurance purposes or are you looking to sell it or trade it?

 

[lukas339]

I am not planning to sell it, It should be for insurance company and also because I would like to know where should I keep it for now. If in my flat or more secure space.

Thank you!

 

[chazmo]

Nice guitar. Can we see a picture of your Guild letter?

 

[HeyMikey]

For insurance purposes you may need to hunt down some sold prices for DV72, DV73’s which are essentially the same and a little more common, but just with different colored inlays. I see those sell in the $2500-3000 range in excellent condition. For insurance replacement purposes probably $3500-4000 for your 74. However, the insurance company may want some comparable proof of value, which will be difficult because there aren’t many sold prices to compare. People sometimes “ask” stupid money for these DV7x’s so you may find higher priced ones for sale. That would be good if your company is Ok with asking prices as proof.

If you are not a player and storing it, realize that propper humidification and not subjecting it to extreme temperature fluctuation is essential.

 

[twocorgis]

For insurance purposes you may need to hunt down some sold prices for DV72, DV73’s which are essentially the same and a little more common, but just with different colored inlays. I see those sell in the $2500-3000 range in excellent condition. For insurance replacement purposes probably $3500-4000 for your 74. However, the insurance company may want some comparable proof of value, which will be difficult because there aren’t many sold prices to compare. People sometimes “ask” stupid money for these DV7x’s so you may find higher priced ones for sale. That would be good if your company is Ok with asking prices as proof.

If you are not a player and storing it, realize that propper humidification and not subjecting it to extreme temperature fluctuation is essential.

Good advice. I would also de-tension the strings if you're not playing it.

 

[lukas339]

Nice guitar. Can we see a picture of your Guild letter?

It is here

 

[davismanLV]

I'm going to agree with @HeyMikey here and say easily $3500 and up. Everything depends on condition, which includes neck angle, action height, and saddle height. And as @twocorgis mentions, if long term storage is anticipated, lower the string tension some. These DV-7x's are killer guitars and they sound amazing. The 74 is more rare than the 72's and 73's. But other than trim colors, not really that different. They're super nice guitars.

 

[HeyMikey]

That’s a cool letter Lucas. Thanks for sharing. I had a DV72 and it was a great guitar, but dreads are too big for me personally. If you do decide to sell it please offer it here first knowing that it will be very much appreciated and well cared for.

 

[chazmo]

thanks, Lukas!

Good luck. And for goodness sake, trim those string ends!

 

[davismanLV]

thanks, Lukas!

Good luck. And for goodness sake, trim those string ends!

That was my FIRST THOUGHT!!

 

[chazmo]

OK, Lukas assures me he is not selling it. Thanks and good luck. Thread re-opened.

 

[Stuball48]

I have the DV74 with SN ending 15 so this thread is of utmost interest to me.

 

[chazmo]

I have the DV74 with SN ending 15 so this thread is of utmost interest to me.

The penultimate one off the line, apparently, Shelby! I'll bet yours and Lukas' came from the same wood stashes.

 

[GAD]

Don’t all the special models share the same DV72 serial numbers? Or am I thinking if something else?

 

[chazmo]

re-closed