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Vintage Guitar Resource Center: Authentication & Selling Guides

Model-by-model authentication guides, serial-number dating help, and honest advice on valuing and selling vintage guitars, written by Joe Dampt from real instruments handled at the shop.

Identify Your Guitar

If you don't know what you've got, start with these guides. I'll walk you through the brand, age and value, or the first steps after finding a guitar.

Condition And Selling Guides

Learn how finish work, changed parts and repairs affect value, or work through the practical and personal questions about a family guitar.

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