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Fender Lead III

by Jason
(Casselberry FL)





My uncle several years back gave me a Fender Lead III 1982 as a present for my 25th birthday. I'm 30 years old now and haven't touched it since. I would rather it be used by someone that can appreciate it since its a unique and rare guitar. Its sunburst in color. On the back where it rests against you there is a fading away of the paint, however that is the guitar's only blemish.


ANSWER

Hi, Jason--

Here is the Blue Book info on your guitar:

Lead III (U.S. Mfg.)
- similar to the Lead I, except has a "Lead III" logo, two exposed humbucker pickups, two three-way switches that allow for seven various single coil and humbucker pickup options, mfg. 1979-1982.


Mint $550
Exc. +$475
exc. 400
Avg+ $325
Avg. $275
General $225

Lynne

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Feb 08, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		For Sale?
by: Anonymous

Is someone selling a guitar or what?
Jan 16, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		My lead lll
by: Anonymous

I bought an '82 lead lll in 1992 for $200 at a music store, in primo shape. Looked like it had hardly been played. This is the one they will have to "pry out of my cold dead fingers". I love this guitar and it ranks up with the best I have played. I am waiting for some "Star" to be seen with one and see if the market value shoots up as happened with Jimmy Page and the Dan Electro's. To be honest when you see junkers like Starcasters and other crappy Fender issues going for high dollar I have to wonder why the Lead's have not commanded higher prices. I'm looking to get a 1 and 11 for my collection. But I want them to be like my 3.
Jun 11, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		fender lead lll
by: steve

i have just been given a lead 3 in artic white,with maple fret board.sounds amazing,just wondering how much they are worth.
and is it worth hanging on to.
Sep 28, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Loved this guitar
by: Anonymous

Hi,
I used to have a white one. This was the only guitar that I have ever missed after selling.
Also, this guitar was played by Rick O from the Cars.
Nice switching too.
(I kept the neck for some reason.)
Steve
Tucson
Jun 27, 2008
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starstar 		Blue Book?
by: steve

The Blue Book value of an original American Made Fender Lead III is well over $550.00. I have a 1981 Fender Lead III (Black body, Maple neck) with an original patent pending "Floyd Rose" Kahler tremolo system. It was appraised at $3500.00. The tremolo system is not valued at $2950.00.


Hi, Steve--

I looked it up again in the Blue Book of Electric Guitars. It says $550. Your appraisal is higher than the Blue Book value. This could be due to several factors. In any case, the ACTUAL value of ANY guitar is just what someone will pay you for it.

It is a very nice guitar!

Lynne

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