PopTodd Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I had one of these. In fact it was IDENTICAL -- except with a metallic blue finish (and matching-colored pickups).Sold it back in 1997 for $100.I only paid $50 for it a few years earlier, so I made a 100% profit on it, but still... how much is something like this going for these days? Oh, and I hated playing the damn thing. It had a neck like a baseball bat, was light as a feather, and would NOT stay in-tune. (Really crappy tuners.) Still, a mistake given the market?It's a 1965 Harmony-built Silvertone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 The guitar looks pretty cool, but I'm sure it looks better than it plays or sounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 These things probably gained a LOT of value now that St. Vincent is so popular. 1997 is a long time ago. I passed up a lot of great deals back then, and if I still had all the equipment I had during the '90s I'd be able to make a very nice chunk of cash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Id say for the age and model....$100 was a fair price in 1997...I see these from time to time on ebay and they rarely fetch more that $250-300 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twigboyjoe Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Yeah, we like Silvertones but purely have them to stick on the walls for show...can't play it for shit, ersonally don't think they're all that other than a nice look - need a cab to get from the strings to the neck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 need a cab to get from the strings to the neck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 These things probably gained a LOT of value now that St. Vincent is so popular. 1997 is a long time ago. I passed up a lot of great deals back then, and if I still had all the equipment I had during the '90s I'd be able to make a very nice chunk of cash. Apparently it's an orgasmic experience to play one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I've heard that the pickups can be valuable, based on their ability to achieve a unique sound. However, I don't think the guitars are worth much due to their inconsistent playability. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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