yamaha ae 18 archtop

by mark trottenberg
(new york ny)

This is an amazing jazz guitar made in 1972, but in these times I am forced to sell. What is it worth in today's market ? I had it re fretted and it has some wear and tear but still sounds great.

ANSWER

Hi, Mark--

Here is the Blue Book general info:

AE 18
- single smooth cutaway hollow maple body, arched spruce top, multi-ply body binding, two bound f-holes, set maple neck, 20-fret bound ebony fingerboard with pearl block arrow inlays, bound headstock with matching finish overlay and Yamaha logo, three-per-side tuners, ebony-based adj. bridge, trapeze tailpiece with rosewood insert, raised bound wooden pickguard, two humbucker pickups, four knobs (two v, two tone), three-way pickup switch, gold hardware, available in Natural or Sunburst finish, 24.75 in. scale, mfg. early-1970s-mid-1970s.

The Pricing Info:

Mint $1,200
Exc.+ $950
Exc+ $800
Avg.+ $650
Avg. $525
General $400

Lynne

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