Off Spec Affect On Value

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Dryfly
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Off Spec Affect On Value

Post: # 4318Post Dryfly
Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:13 pm

I've run into an odd duck of a Collings build. It's a DS2H with a paddle headstock and a 1.75" nut. It actually doesn't look bad to me based on a photo. I'm wondering how those deviations would affect its valuation on the market.

Peanut73
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Re: Off Spec Affect On Value

Post: # 4319Post Peanut73
Sun Jun 27, 2021 4:36 pm

In my experience customizations such as these won’t impact used value versus one with standard specifications.

AllThumbsBruce
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Re: Off Spec Affect On Value

Post: # 4323Post AllThumbsBruce
Wed Jun 30, 2021 3:39 am

I think it might. For example, I would not consider purchasing a DS without a slotted headstock. It is a pretty traditional style guitar, so others may feel similarly.

Greg Y
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Re: Off Spec Affect On Value

Post: # 4324Post Greg Y
Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:37 am

Dryfly, i don't think it's so much a question of affect on value, but rather if you decide to sell.... a much small pool of potential buyers because of the variations

Mr. Jelly
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Re: Off Spec Affect On Value

Post: # 4326Post Mr. Jelly
Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:17 pm

I don't think it is that much of a difference. I would guess that it would be a wash. The guitar picks up more potential buyers on one had and loses some on the other. Then there's those that don't care that much one way or another.

Slowlearner
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Re: Off Spec Affect On Value

Post: # 4341Post Slowlearner
Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:25 am

I am not sure about the value but a paddle headstock and 1.75 nut is a mod I’ve seen a few times on 12 fretters. Might actually be an advantage for those who don’t like the wider nut.

Hokiebob
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Re: Off Spec Affect On Value

Post: # 4347Post Hokiebob
Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:27 pm

If you're already concerned with the potential future resale value of the guitar you're probably not sold on it. Indeed your description talks about " not bad".
Bob

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