Man tries to sell tiny guitar bits for $450

Perhaps inspired by the successful sale of a old power lead from an organ for $127, a gentleman in Flushing, New York, is trying to sell a some wires and pots from a guitar for $450. Admittedly they came from a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Jr, but he's had no bids yet, and it's the second time he's listed them. Good luck, chap! (Thanks, David)

Posted by Tom Whitwell.

Comments:

It is absolutely stunning what people will pay for an old bit or bob! I can top your story --

The $1325 3-pack of volume knobs.

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-50-s-FENDER-BAKELITE-3-SPOKE-3-KNOB-SET-NO-RESE_W0QQitemZ160243980185QQihZ006QQcategoryZ47076QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

No, not the whole guitar. Not even the whole volume control. No potentiometer. No wires. Just THREE ... PLASTIC ... KNOBS !!!!

And a real bargain at only US$400 each. Plus shipping, mind you.

But there are not just any three knobs, mind you -- Fifty year old plastic knobs that are so worn out the seller tells you that you must use a shim so it won't fall off.

I mean, I think maintaining originality, where possible, is important. I could understand if someone was willing to pay a small fortune for a vintage pickup, or a replacement neck, or even a tremolo bar, something that truly impacts the sound or feel or performance of the instrument... but this is a plastic (excuse me, "bakelight") knob.

Insane.
--
Jack

# posted by

Anonymous : 7:21 am