Alternative Investments: Collecting vintage guitars

Posted by AccountingWEB PM | on Wed, 12/01/2005 - 16:40 7036 3 comments

With house prices still uncertain and stock market activity "steady as she goes", AccountingWEB is delving into the world of alternative investments. In the coming months, we will publish regular articles examining the pros and cons of sinking your funds into antique books, collectable watches, film partnerships, Georgian chamber-pots, or the hind leg of a race horse.

And even where it pays off the aesthetic return of a unit trust fund is limited.

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On a side note

AnonymousUser | Mon, 17/01/2005 - 11:22 | Permalink

I have a 1983/4 Standard Fender Flame - Does anyone know where I can find out a value? (Not that it's for sale - just curious)I've had a bit of a search but haven't found much and anything that up to date.
I know they were only made for about 3 years.

Valuations for collectable guitars

AnonymousUser | Mon, 17/01/2005 - 16:49 | Permalink

Any one wishing a professional valuation for a genuine collectable vintage guitar should contact Chris Trigg at Vintage & Rare Guitars in Denmark Street London and Bath e-mail :- enquiries@vintageandrareguitars.com
Chris is one of the UK's experts in this area.

See RoyalBank of Scotland High Net Worth Customer Mag launch edi

AccountingWEB | Thu, 13/01/2005 - 12:06 | Permalink

If any one wishes a copy of this article pls make contact with me at ash@guptapartnership.com
"In summary a prime condition Fender Stratocster will have appreceiated 5000% since the mid 1970's"

Ash Gupta is Chairman of the Fender Club of Scotland and Managing partner of The Gupta Partnership see www.guptapartnership.com