Appraisals from Gruhn Guitars
Your musical instrument is more than just a piece of wood - it's an investment. A written appraisal from Gruhn
Guitars protects your investment by establishing the value of your guitar in the current market, which is valuable
information for your banker, insurance agent and your peace of mind.
George Gruhn has been buying and selling used instruments since 1963, and Gruhn Guitars, established in 1970, was one
of the first stores devoted to vintage and used fretted instrument sales. He is recognized worldwide as a leading
expert on vintage guitars, mandolins and banjos. He brings over 50 years of experience to an instrument appraisal,
as well as the decades of experience of the Gruhn staff members.
In-Hand Appraisals
Appraisals are available at the shop during regular business hours. This
detailed appraisal will provide a significantly higher level of service and certainty than one done from photos
alone since your instrument will be thoroughly examined by our repair staff and evaluated in-hand by George Gruhn.
In most cases, your appraisal can be completed the same day but in some cases it may not be completed until the
following business day. See below for pricing structure.
Premium Items - $495
Gibson Les Paul Standard electric guitar 1958-1960
Gibson Explorer electric guitar 1958-1959, 1963
Gibson Flying V electric guitar 1958-1959, 1962-1963
Gibson F-5 Master Model mandolin (Loar Signed) 1922-1924
Gibson Mastertone banjo (Flathead Tone Ring – Any Model) 1929-1942
Intermediate Items - $300
Fender electric solidbody guitars & basses (any year, any model)
Gibson solidbody and semi hollowbody electric guitars & basses (any year, any model, except as noted above)
Standard Items (Any Other Item not Specifically Noted Above) - $200
Any Banjo, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele or Lap Steel
Complimentary Appraisals
Upon request, we will provide an appraisal at no charge for any
instrument you buy from us within two years of the purchase date.
Online Appraisal Service
Appraisals are available by uploading photographs, a brief description and payment information. The cost for this service is $150
per instrument (only one appraisal per order) - please see the online appraisal submission form further below.
Upon completion, a copy of the appraisal will be sent to you by email and the original appraisal will be sent via
USPS. If you prefer to request an appraisal by regular mail, please include the items listed above along with a
check or money order for $150 in U.S. funds.
Appraisals are written by George Gruhn and the Gruhn Guitars staff. Our fee of $150 is payable by credit card through
our secure payment site. Please fill out the form below and upload your photos, then click "Save" to
proceed to the next page to provide your mailing address and billing information. Please do not click
“back” on your browser during this process.
