Need to know approx. value of used Johnson guitar.?

Question

My son was loaned a guitar from our neighbor to try out.
He may want to purchase it, but I have no idea the value, I've tried
looking for it on the Johnson website, but can't find it.
It's a Johnson brand 6 string electric guitar. Jade green with a white middle section. No other model #'s etc...are on the guitar.
I want to offer my neighbor a fair price, but don't want my son to pay more than he should. My neighbors grown son owned the guitar, hardly used it and took good care of it. He does not know what his son paid for it. Any suggestions on finding a fair price to all of us would be appreciated. Thanks
A novice.

Answer 1

One easy way to see what the going price is on almost anything is try to look it up on Ebay, including a check of "completed auctions". There are so many buyers and sellers there that it really does create the "final word" in what something is worth.
Before such a big marketplace was available, prices were subject to regional differences and buyer/seller ignorance, and artificially created value.
An example of the "artificial" value is the various books that list the value of collectors cards. The value listed in these books is usually much much higher than the actual market will pay...and what is the real value, except what the market will bear?
I checked on Ebay, and there are over 300 listings for "Johnson Guitar"

Answer 2

With no offense to You, your Son, or the neighbors, I offer this thought.

First I'd go to a store that specializes in Guitars, and has knowlegeable staff. Then I'd NAG Johnson hard. Then I'd consider it's USED and not a Major brand in a real classic sense.

I say that believing that ANYONE purchasing a guitar KNOWS what they paid, especially if it cost 3 figures or more.

You don't state your own sons level of talent or ability, but i'll assume beginner to intermediate.

I have bought a few guitars in my time, and I have an opinion.

In fact I just bought one for $39.99 NEW, and haven't touched on in maybe 20 years. It works as well at my current level as if I had one costing Hundreds.

I'd offer $50 tops or go online or to a pawn shop.

Again, and with no offense, I've been involved in music for a long time, and have been close to the best, and they could/can make any guitar sound like it was made in Heaven.

Good luck.

Steven Wolf

Answer 3

Go on line to mandolin bros. on Staten Island and ask Stan Jay
the owner he is a great guy and will never let you down. He is
honest and if you can scan a picture to him he just might tell
you what it is worth. But the book value will go by the condition of the guitar.

Answer 4

That's a seriously good guitar! I can't believe you have one! You could easily sell it for $1,000, and if it's a really good one you could get over $2,000! Though if it was me I'd keep it to my grave.