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What is my 1970s Aria HF, modle 9420, solid top, tiger maple,

 
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What is my 1970's Aria HF, modle 9420, solid top, tiger maple, acoustic guitar, ec, worth?

 



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Submitted: 356 days and 21 hours ago.
Category: Musical Instrument Appraisal
Value: $40
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Mr. Taylor, MM, CAGO replied356 days and 21 hours ago.

Hi, thanks for your question!


This is an Asian guitar and if it was made before the mid-1970's then it won't have a serial number on it. This was a lower end guitar as far as construction is considered so the price will take that into consideration. Retail these are selling used for between $200-$350; private sale value would have these between $100 and $200. Assuming yours is in excellent condition you can aim towards the high side of that figure. Best wishes!

Customer replied356 days and 21 hours ago.

 


Sn is 385537, and what about being of tiger maple construction?

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Expert:  Mr. Taylor, MM, CAGO replied356 days and 21 hours ago.

Thanks for your reply. Serial numbers were a bit strange with this company. Usually, the first digit would indicate the year made, but it would obviously recycle after each decade. Since you know it was built in the 1970's then the serial would date it to 1973. The Tiger Maple does help value and set it apart from others which is why I gave the value range above. I've seen some selling for less than $100, so you should be comfortable in the $100-$200 range with tiger maple. If you're selling, try starting out at the high end, or closer to $300--doesn't hurt to try! If it sits for too long you may adjust the price down. Best wishes!

Customer replied356 days and 21 hours ago.

I have not seen any models on-line that are HF 9420. This guitar is in mint condition.

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Expert:  Mr. Taylor, MM, CAGO replied356 days and 21 hours ago.

Do you have a photo of it?

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Expert:  Mr. Taylor, MM, CAGO replied356 days and 20 hours ago.

I have to step out for a bit, but if you are able to get a photo please follow these instructions to get it to me the easiest:



Go to imgur.com .

1. click the "Computer" button
2. double click the image on your computer
3. click "start upload"

Then just copy/paste the new link in the imgur's browser window and supply your Professional with the link by posting it in the reply box on your question page.

Customer replied356 days and 20 hours ago.

I sent a craigslist link. I hope you can access it....


 

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Expert:  Mr. Taylor, MM, CAGO replied356 days and 20 hours ago.

Hi, I do not see any link. Please copy and paste it here


Customer replied356 days and 20 hours ago.

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/msg/3063994763.html

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Expert:  Mr. Taylor, MM, CAGO replied356 days and 20 hours ago.

Thanks, XXXXX XXXXX that time. It looks like you have it priced right and it appears to be in beautiful condition. I do stand by my original range for this guitar, especially considering age. I saw another one just like yours that sold for $80, so just keep in mind you may need to be flexible if it takes a while to sell. Best wishes!

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