Value of 69 LP custom?

xJonnysixstring

I've seen a black 69 custom (no volute) in a London store, No idea why I picked it up but sounds and plays amazing!

The neck has been refinished, apparently no breaks under black light, but I think the neck has been re profiled to be slimer, also refret with jumbo frets.

Not really sure on value with the mods, it's up at £3250, which is more than I can afford right now or ever really! But it's such a beast, I just don't want to go for it and be stuck with it if I need to sell

ICBM

Sounds about right. A new one will cost you that.

It can only go up in value too.

A refret with jumbos - if they're not stupidly huge - is an upgrade as long as the work has been done perfectly. A possible neck shave would be more of an issue, but again if it's been done properly and is not ridiculously thin it shouldn't affect the value much - there are as many people who like nice slim necks as like great lumpy baseball bats .

Be careful that it is a real '69 (no volute) and that isn't the reason the neck has been refinished though… although to be honest, even an early 70s one for that money isn't too bad given the new price.

GuitarMonkey

Would make a good base for a Mick Ronson replica.

marantz1300

I have a 69 Custom and I love it.
There were a few changes made to the spec during 69.
The early 69's were like 68's,one piece body and long tenon neck.Mid 69 they have one piece body and trans tenon necks.
Late 69 the body is pancake.
The early spec will up the price.Check this link for all the info you  need. http://www.latesixtieslespauls.com/

Brize

ICBM said:

Be careful that it is a real '69 (no volute) and that isn't the reason the neck has been refinished though… although to be honest, even an early 70s one for that money isn't too bad given the new price.

Quickest way to tell is the logo. If the B and O are open it's from the sixties; if the B and O are closed it's from the seventies.

marantz1300

It should have no "Made in USA" stamp either.

xJonnysixstring

Think I may need to look at it more throughly, not going to be back in London for a few weeks at least though now

ICBM

At that price you may not have that option… I wouldn't expect it to hang around long.

It is still a lot of money, so sadly I can't justify buying one - I once had a '68, which I sold when they were only worth a grand - although that was a lot of money then, also about three grand at today's prices.

xJonnysixstring

If it were a 68 at that money I would have it now, I don't know a lot about the 69/70 transition period so thought better of jumping in