How much is a 1997 Fender Stratocaster worth?
for $800-$900, so since there is nothing special about a 1997, it is just a used guitar, in the current market it has to be less than what you could get a new one for. $700 seems reasonable, $800 if it is pristine and sounds good.
How much is a 1977 Fender Stratocaster worth?
$1100-$1200 is more what typical retail for a very nice condition 1977 in Austin right now.
Why are Fender Strats so expensive?
The main reason why a US-made Stratocaster is pricier is because of its superior tone and quality control. Mexican Stratocasters are of great quality as well and with enough time and patience, you’ll be sure to find an excellent MIM Strat.
Are fenders worth the money?
But for most, Fenders are VERY worth it, especially when used with their strengths. Yes. They sound wonderful and are really durable. That bright, cutting tone is great for rhythm strumming.
Do Fender guitars hold value?
Fender. Fender is quite possibly the most popular electric guitar brand next to Gibson. From my experience, I find it pretty hard to find a good deal on a Fender Stratocaster used unless it’s a very old model. This means that they retain their value very well.
Is a guitar a good investment?
Guitars are a good investment if you understand the market for them. They can be more predictable than stocks, there is a great variety of valuable guitars that hold their value, and they are physical assets. As an added bonus, they are assets you can play or display.
Which guitar is best investment?
If you are looking for a more affordable investment, the team of in-house musical instrument experts recommend looking for a pre-1965 Jazzmaster, Mustang or Jaguar, which are slowly increasing in value as well. A guitar made from Korina wood is like the holy grail for guitar players.
What guitar should I buy for investment?
So whether you want a top up on your pension fund, or pass your beloved instruments on to your siblings buying new, used or vintage guitars is a great investment generally speaking. My advise would be to always buy instruments with prestige like Fender, Gibson, Martin, Rickenbacker etc.
Why are guitars so expensive now?
Acoustic Guitars can become very expensive because they are hand made, using premium woods and materials. Electric guitars can be more expensive because of the quality of the pickups, the fit and finish and such.
Are discontinued guitars worth more?
Chances are it will never increase in value, only decrease. After about 10 years or so guitar values seem to stabilize. Unless some star is seen playing it value increases in MIK guitars are rare.
Which guitar is better Gibson or Fender?
There are some big differences between Fender and Gibson guitars that affect how you play it and the resulting sound. If you’re after a big, full, rich, warm sounding guitar then a Gibson might be well suited to you. If it’s a thinner, brighter, twangier or chimer tone you want, then check out a Fender.