What say you? Real or Fake?

[Ascension]

We had the Showcase guitars in 88 /89 where i worked. Wayne Charvel was working for Gibson in those days as a designer and they did some weird stuff it's real.
I had both a Showcase U 2 https://www.eddievegas.com/store/det...UPER-STRAT.php
And a Showcase WRC.https://reverb.com/item/35067599-gib...iABEgKRqfD_BwE

 

[Mincer]

Yeah, Gibson's superstrats always seemed clumsy and inelegant.

 

[Wattage]

looks legit to me

 

[Chris Pile]

Yeah, Gibson's superstrats always seemed clumsy and inelegant.

And yet, they have become quite collectable.

 

[Mincer]

And yet, they have become quite collectable.

Apparently, but I don't get it. But I don't get a lot of guitar trends.

 

[beaubrummels]

There's a significant difference between what players play and what collectors collect.

 

[Chris Pile]

^^^^ What he said! ^^^^

 

[NegativeEase]

There's a significant difference between what players play and what collectors collect.

Holy Crap -thats sig worthy.

I've never been a collector -I have 30+ guitars but all were purchase as tools to do a job... none are mint and none are hiding in a case to appreciate.

so when I see a GIbson through neck with 3 humbuckers and a fulcrum tailpiece bridge -I know I already have that tool -even when it's a little different.

 

[SlyFoxx]

When I think of all the functional and useful stuff I could get with 25K that thing is even more hideous!

 

[NegativeEase]

When I think of all the functional and useful stuff I could get with 25K that thing is even more hideous!

SO true, for that money you could have every time of classic guitar tone new from the custom and reissues shops in 10 or so Guitars. Literally the history of guitar tone at your home.

Collectors are different though, in fact some of the biggest collectors and dealers I've met aren't really players at all -they are into the history, the art/craftsmanship, the nostalgia, and possibly the speculation and appreciation if they are actually trying to make $$$

 

[Mincer]

There's a significant difference between what players play and what collectors collect.

This wasn't always the case. Before brands came out with one offs and limited editions, people lusted after stock Fenders and Gibsons. Over the years, limited editions came out, which kept the value high, even if the piece itself wasn't all that great. Now it is so easy to follow trends: a certain color Strat made in 1981 is sold for a high price on Reverb, well now there is a record of that transaction that is searchable. So 1981 Fenders being sold use that as a benchmark, even if 'value' isn't there. It is all about 'trends' now, more than anything.

 

[NegativeEase]

Well, here's another for $65,000 on Ebay.

Lots of detail from the seller.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26496800507...RoC1kQQAvD_BwE

Surprise Surprise....... no takers.....

Reduced 10k

​​​​​​https://www.ebay.com/itm/264968005074?ul_noapp=true

 

[Aceman]

PM me when it it hits $38k.