What would be a good price on a new or used 335 type lefty?

[nitroman58]

Could any one recommend a specific model or dealer for a 335 style guitar? I like the 60's style neck and want something voiced for blues.

[Redsand]

Welcome to party nitroman58,

 

 

 

 

You could consider this Kalamazoo beauty at $1900,

 

http://www.heritageownersclub.com/forums/topic/25337-fs-2009-h-535-oldstyle-burst-fully-bound-in-excellent-condition/

 

or you could spend $3000 or more for the Nashville brands mass produced 335.

[nitroman58]

Nice guitar, but I am left handed.

[brentrocks]

IF you can find a lefty 535...you will expect to pay $1400 and up, for a nice one

[koula901]

IF you can find a lefty 535...you will expect to pay $1400 and up, for a nice one

This. $1400 is what I had in mind. You could check out Jerry's Lefty Guitars, in Florida. He has a website and Facebook page.

[big bob]

For just a smidge more you could have the uber lefty heritage...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Heritage-American-Eagle-LEFT-HANDED-Archtop-Guitar-with-Case-/281234808015?pt=Guitar&hash=item417ae69ccf

[nitroman58]

That is not a "smidge" more! That dealer in Baltimore has quite a few unusual guitars. I really want something voiced for blues not jazz.

[koula901]

Just look in craigs list, and google lefty 335, check ebay - they do turn up from time to time. I found a wonderful one on the bay a few years ago for $1400.

[HANGAR18]

Heritage H535's (similar to a Gibson 335) are more expensive than H150's*, and many H150's sold on the used market go for the $1500.00 ballpark.

I therefore conclude that any normal H535 should sell for above $1500.00 by two or three hundred dollars. YMMV

If $1700 or $1800 for a used H535 seems high to you, try buying one brand new. (Plain tops don't count. My estimations are based on normal flame Maple or quilted Maple toped guitars.)

 

[* Comparing both MSRP's new.]