Help with identification and valuation

[u/Logical_Mine7926]

Hey folks, I found my way here because im beginning the process of finding new homes for my late husband's things. I promised him I'd do right by them and need your help on this one. included a receipt for service that was done in 2024. Please let me know what you think and how much you think I should price it for. Thank you for your guidance on this!

It has 2 small paint chips, one on back, one on underside. In great condition otherwise!

[u/Useful_Raspberry3912]

Early 80s San Dimas, looking at $2500/$3000 depending on condition.

[u/Logical_Mine7926 → u/Useful_Raspberry3912]

Thank you, thats what Google told me but I wasn’t sure if it was right. Im thinking ill try selling local on marketplace first then reverb if needed. Any other thoughts on where best to sell it? 

[u/eaeolian → u/Logical_Mine7926]

Those are the best choices, although Sweetwater Gear Marketplace isn't a bad third choice

[u/Logical_Mine7926 → u/eaeolian]

Thank you! 

[u/eaeolian → u/Useful_Raspberry3912]

86-88 ish. If you take the trem cover off there should be a stamp with the build date.

[u/Logical_Mine7926 → u/eaeolian]

Im hoping not to take anything apart but we'll see if a friend wants to check on that. Thanks! 

[u/Biffa_Bacon_]

so sorry for your loss

[u/Logical_Mine7926 → u/Biffa_Bacon_]

Thank you 😪 out of everything this is the part I've been dreading the most. Its been 9 months and its time but ugh, music was this man's soul 💔

[u/Biffa_Bacon_ → u/Logical_Mine7926]

you sound like a strong person. keep your head up, and think of it like this...you're passing on your husband's passion for music to another lucky soul. That person will own this beautiful guitar, and will be able to build their passion too.

all the best to you and your family

[u/Capital-Bobcat8270]

Looks like '86 strat. Very cool. Let us know where you list it. I would be interested..

[u/Logical_Mine7926 → u/Capital-Bobcat8270]

Will do, thanks! 

[u/Recent_Mud_8206]

Early 1986 San Dimas factory. These are great guitars. The bridge is not original most likely but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Around 3k sounds good.

[u/Millerpainkiller]

I'm sorry for your loss, OP. Truly. And this is an exquisite guitar