34346 assessed value?

[Ivan Pongracic Jr]

I think I heard that Bruce had his Strat assessed for insurance purposes, and that it was an astronomical sum - anybody know what it was?

[neil2726]

I heard it was £250,000!

[Paul Childs]

What would another Strat that was built at the same time in similar condition, purchased & belonging to someone who isn't famous be worth?

[JimN]

What would another Strat that was built at the same time in similar condition, purchased & belonging to someone who isn't famous be worth?

eBay USA has some answers.

Sunburst: $25,800 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-Fender-Stratocaster-with-Gruhn-appraisal-100-ORIGINAL-RARE-/271416916531?pt=Guitar&hash=item3f31b57a33

Custom colour (though only a very unattractive black): $30,000 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1958-Fender-Stratocaster-/261431477251?pt=Guitar&hash=item3cde87c403

[neil2726]

It seems the history and previous owners add greatly to the value! if it hasnt any history its just another old guitar!

[GoldenStreet]

It seems the history and previous owners add greatly to the value! if it hasnt any history its just another old guitar!

That's the reality, and the fact that 34346 can be heard on so many celebrated recordings over the years.

Bill

[dave34346]

Used to be insured with Lloyds of London for the nice sum of £500,000

[Billyboygretsch]

722024 Jazzmaster owned and played by me probably 30 bob

[Billyboygretsch]

Sorry 72024