The ultimate form of any collectable art is by large a fine American made vintage guitar. Other than paintings and sculptors that are experienced only visually and by touch, guitars can by heard and appreciated audibly. Guitars are widely used musical instruments that are known to have a long life. Guitarists often have custom made guitars that they treat as collector's items. These collections are old and a few of them may be antiques. Vintage guitars form a part of these collections. They are highly revered by guitarists and fetch high prices when auctioned.
Vintage guitars are considered to be a medium of priceless visual art and may at times be of historic relevance. These acoustical wonders are valued investments. Age is not the only aspect that is considered when classifying a vintage guitar. The manufacturer, model, age and uniqueness of the instrument is also taken into consideration. Other factors include historical importance, rarity, sound and artistic inclination. Most vintage electric guitar showcase particular designs and unique workmanship.
The most sought after vintage electric guitar are pre-World War II flat top acoustic guitars. During the 1950's and 1960's, Gibson, Fender, and Gretsch produced a number of unique electric guitars. These are still in great demand, and are always on the wish list of collectors.
The purchase price of a vintage guitar is decidedly exorbitant. For this reason, most of these prized possessions do not find immediate buyers. A number of vintage guitar owners who are interested in selling their instruments offer them to consignment shops. In most cases, it is the consignment shop that profits. This is because the instruments are never sold immediately. This prompts a number of vintage electric guitar owners to sell them at discounted rate to the consignment shop.
While purchasing a vintage guitar, a potential buyer should always check the credibility of the classic instrument. This helps avoid fraudulent practices and makes available a valuable investment.
