Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman

The pic guard, tuning machines and back pad have been replaced with replicas of the originals. How does that affect the value.

ANSWER

The replacements will probably place the guitar in the "low average" category. Low Average condition instruments may reflect major finish problems, replacement parts, previous repairs (especially on older instruments), alterations, and neck/fret wear is typically visible.

For example, this guitar, year 1966 in mint condition would be listed at $3,500. In low average condition--$1,600.

Lynne