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Why are old electric guitars expensive?

Why are old electric guitars expensive?

One reason as to why vintage gear, specifically guitars, are more expensive and sought-after, is because of the materials they are made out of. Certain wood builds can allow a guitar to have better sustain, and also make the guitars more consistent in sound, since all the wood was almost identical.

Why are vintage electric guitars better?

Providing the wood is of the correct type and of a similar weight, newer electric guitars equipped with vintage pickups and hardware can often sound almost indistinguishable from all-original vintage models. They can also sound superior to vintage guitars that have lost their original pickups and hardware.

Are old guitars better?

But it does seem to happen that many older guitars sound better than modern ones. So many great old guitars have better top wood than modern guitars. And you can be sure that when you hear an amazing sounding vintage guitar, it owes its tone in large measure to a great top, whether by happenstance or someone’s skill.

How old does an electric guitar have to be to be considered vintage?

Generally speaking, electric guitars are considered vintage if they are 30 years old or older. When something is referred to as vintage, the object is recognizable and representative of the era it is from.

Can a vintage electric guitar be refinished?

Many guitarists will replace parts of the guitar, such as the pickups, if they become worn out or the guitarist simply has different preferences. The body of a guitar can also be refinished, meaning that even if a guitar appears to be brand new it may actually be a vintage find. If parts have been replaced, is the guitar still vintage?

What kind of guitar is an electric guitar?

Professionals and hobbyists alike utilize electric guitars to create infinite sonic possibilities. Companies such as Fender and Gibson make guitars and offer a wide selection of vintage guitars as well. What makes an electric guitar vintage?

What was the first electric guitar in the 1960’s?

EKO was at the forefront, and within 2 years they were shipping over 10,000 electric guitars to USA per year. For most North American kids, including myself, their first guitar was an EKO or some Japanese import. Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Rickenbacker… these were all too expensive for our parents to buy for us.