Generally, as things get older they lose their value.  This is because time has a tendency to take its toll on objects that are used on a daily basis.  For example, once a new car is taken off of the showroom floor it loses its value because it is being used. 

Another example would be modern day technology.  This loss of value is due to the fact that the technological world is constantly being updated and what is popular and cutting edge today may turn out to be yesterday’s technology.

On the other hand there are some things in this world that increase in value with age.  Examples of this could be wine, cheese, people, etc. 

Another area where age due to craftsmanship may increase the value of an item is in the area of musical instruments.  Specifically, the value created when an individual owns a  vintage Gibson Guitar.   Therefore, to determine the value of a vintage Gibson Guitar it is important to know three specific things about that guitar.  Those three things are the type of Gibson vintage guitar, the year crafted and the model.

Type Of Vintage Guitar

There are many vintage Gibson Guitars on the market.  The first thing to determine in order to estimate its value is to find out what type of Gibson Guitar it is.

Those types of vintage Gibson Guitars that are available include the  electric solid body, flattop acoustic, acoustic archtop, electric archtop, electric thinline and electric lapsteel.  The type of vintage Gibson Guitars in question can be researched by using the web or by taking the guitar into a reputable guitar dealer.

Once the type of vintage Gibson Guitar has been identified it is easy to determine what the model is.  That is because Gibson Guitars applied serial numbers to their products.   The serial number found on the guitar is an eight digit serial number which utilizes dates that reflect the date of manufacture, at what location the guitar was made and the run number.

Model

The other determining variable on estimating the value is to know what model of guitar the individual has.  Generally, the type of vintage Gibson Guitar is based on six identifying factors.  Those factors include the color of the uppermost part of the instrument, the color of the backside of the guitar, the size of the body, the design or symbols used on the neck of the guitar, the look of the logo and the binding or edging of the guitar.