by Uncle Fiesta » 02 Sep 2017, 16:23
The most valuable guitars are those left in their original state, no matter how battered, dented etc. Next come those that have been restored to the original state, with correct parts and in the correct colour.
Next come the 'refins' - guitars that have been refinished in the wrong colour, or not done very well - which is why many people buy refins, it's a cheap way of getting hold of an instrument that hasn't been altered too much.
At the bottom of the heap are those that have been comprehensively butchered - routed for humbuckers, had Floyd Roses (or should that be Floyds Rose?) fitted, pickups/circuitry changed etc. Even so, miracles can be performed these days and given enough time and patience, these poor unfortunates can be returned to their former glory. At a price, of course. Does the increase in value justify the money spent? And of course, sentimental value is something else entirely!