Why is the older guitar the more sought after guitar? Hand made guitars age well over time. The sound of the guitar will change over time and become more melodious .
What is a vintage guitar anyway.

Many other things to consider come into play when you thinking about a vintage guitar. If a guitar was made only in a short run and color, this makes it more rare and raises the price, generally speaking. There are several models of Martin guitars that are scarcebecause they were made in short runs of an individual design.

The Les Paul Gold Top guitar had a particularly cherished finish and golden color which also aged well. With the Fender Stratocaster the quality was more sought after during an earlier time of the companys history. Signature guitars are made for, or at least endorsed by a famous musician and the guitar bears their name. The guitar is not vintage necessarily but it is more desirable and will be vintage someday. A guitar may also be valued if it was owned by someone notable and famous in the entertainment industry.If the guitar was played at a big concert like Woodstock, that would make it more valued as well. A guitar that has a great sound will be prized regardless of the age of the guitar.

The amplifiers used in times past can also be a vintage offshoot of the guitar collectables market. Some of the amplifiers that fit into this category are Fender,Vox and Marshall. The older amps worked on tubes, not solid state and have a melodious sound quality.

Todays collectable guitar is a work of art in its own right and is highly cherished . To own a vintage guitar is to own a piece of modern music history.The history of the guitar adds to its enjoyment and collectability. The classic sounds of the modern era are represented by these guitars.

Some guitars need some loving restoration and play and sound like the original did many years ago.