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