Guitar Value ???

[Les Young]

Anyone have an idea of what a 1960s Dixon Hummingbird model 684 in Cherry Sunburst color would be worth ??? Thanks

[Bobby Headrick]

Dixons are not highly collectable, and with out seeing it it would be hard to make a guess, value is aslo determined by playability, if everything is working, and the shape it is in,you could take it to a local music store and let them look at it, there is just too many unknowns to make even a guess, but probally not over 150.00.

[Les Young]

Bobby this is a model 684 not a 684.6 or 685. Was offered way more than that years ago by a prominent music store, but thanks for the help just the same.

[Bobby Headrick]

Was not trying to put your guitar down, just would need to see it and have some history to make a good est. I spoke with a local guitar guy, and he said it all depends on year and such, Dixon at one time made some nice guitars, some are worth a lot. I just bought a bass amp, that I had new back over 25 yrs ago and now it is considered vintage, guess ia am vintage now, lol lol, I am paying the same as I did then for it. Musicall instrumnets are a good investment if you get the right ones.

[walkeraviator]

I miss my vintage equipment. Had to sell my 1967 Gibson SG special and 67 Sears 1484 silvertone amp to catch up on bills when teh wife was out of work.

[Les Young]

Bobby I knew you weren't & I totally understood what you meant. There isn't much history to be found. I was told by more than 1 vintage guitar dealer that mine is extremely rare because of it being a 684 & not a 684.6. Gibson sued for copyright infringement & evidently there were just a handful of 684 models that have ever been saw. I know it plays better than any other flat top I've ever played by far & I"ve played a Gibson Hummingbird & mine is louder & way easier to play. Heck if it aint worth much money it's well worth having around when the folks with Martin & Gibsons end up wanting to play it which has happened quite a bit & I think it's cool when they lay those expensive ones down & play mine. Although I have to admit I'd love to have a D28 Martin. Oh yeah I guess you& I both are in the vintage instrument club now. lol

[Tyme2fish]

I've got a 1974 D28 Martin but it's not for sale. Also have a 1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp in mint condition.

[Les Young]

If you do a search online you could possibly change your mind. I saw one the other day that was around $7000.00 & a bunch in the $4000.00 to $5000.00 range. As you know it all depends on the individual item.

[Bobby Headrick]

martins are some, if not the best guitars made, they are a litle harder to play than some but they have a sound that is out os this world and the older they get the better sounding they get, also the reverd amp is worth something too. I bought an amp back in the 80's a Trace Elliot Mark 5 with 11 band eq, it sold for around three, i gave a little over 500.0 for it as the dde needed money, I did not know what it was worth then but I bought it, saw it on Craigslist he other day and I am paying 500.00 tp get it back, t is nw considered vintage, has a great sound 500 watts, 4 10'' speakers, and made in England. it is worth more bt since I am getting it ack from the gut who bought it from me he is letting me have a deal on it. Well made musical instruments are like money in the bank. Hold on to that Martin and reverb.

[kydonky]

If you do a search online you could possibly change your mind. I saw one the other day that was around $7000.00 & a bunch in the $4000.00 to $5000.00 range. As you know it all depends on the individual item.

Ebay is offering free listings for a time.

If you do not want to sell it, start it a $1.00 with a really high reserve ($7000.00).

The bidding will give you an indication of its value. Heck you may end up selling it though.