Brian Elliott music, vintage guitar equipment appraisals

Appraisals

I am an independent guitar buyer, dealer and appraiser, and repair person, as well as a studio and live guitarist.

I have been purchasing, evaluating, appraising and reselling musical equipment including vintage guitars, guitar pedals, amplifiers and accessories for 15 years.

I am also considered an expert in vintage guitar equipment and have a working consulting relationship with the finest local equipment repair shop in our area, "Twisted Wires", as well as with several nationally known used guitar retail stores in both Oregon and Washington

I offer my services to both professional collectors and amateur purchasers. Appraisal fees are based upon the time involved in each appraisal. Fees vary dependent upon the amount of reference material required as well as physical inspection (or photo inspection). Photo inspections require multiple images from all angles in good lighting.

Appraisals are based upon several factors including:

year of instrument
model of instrument
condition of instrument
verifiable history/background of instrument

Customers requiring appraisals receive a signed certificate from Brian Elliott Music with the details and current retail value of their item(s).

I am located in Eugene, Oregon. An online appraisal is also available for 24.95. Online appraisals are great for personal information and resale, but more detailed appraisals are recommended for situations requiring greatest accuracy, such as legal issues. Detailed appraisals are priced by time taken per item. Online appraisals will include more specific information based upon your gear.

To order your appraisal for 24.95, just select your type of gear and click the purchase button. Once you've completed payment, you'll be taken to a page with instructions for completing your appraisal.