EBMM EVH Restoration ... yay or nay?

[PRSPlayer]

Keeping my eye on an EVH model on eBay ...
EVH, Ernie Ball Musicman Eddie Van Halen Guitar, Purple - eBay (item 230225457944 end time Mar-02-08 21:42:12 PST)

It's obviously in pretty rough shape and the top isn't exactly what I would call "attractive".

If I were to repair all the damages and totally restore this guitar, what effect would it have on it's value with "collectors"? Is it worth more left "as is"?

 

[Spudmurphy]

I don't think it's in that bad a condition.
I'd leave it as it is.

 

[Sweat]

doesnt look that bad, plus i bet the reserve is way up there.

 

[Larry]

It doesn't look that bad to me considering its age

 

[PRSPlayer]

That gouge by the switch reall bothers me.
Besides, the top is pretty fugly IMO.
I'l probably pass on this one.

My gut tells me that these guitars are best left alone anyway.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[Larry]

That gouge by the switch reall bothers me.

I thought that was from the flash. Thats quite a bruise

 

[Colin]

getting that restored is not going to give it more quilt. But it will still sound awesome either way. I'd say leave it.

 

[spychocyco]

Man, after looking at tons of photos of Balls over the past few weeks, I didn't think I'd ever find an ugly one, but I gotta say, that one's pretty ugly. Considering what it would probably cost to get that one, I think I'd pass and just go for a nice Axis.

 

[StaceyB]

I think it looks good, unique, i don't think i would try and restore it.
If the price was right i'd take it and play the crap out of it!

 

[Ponch]

damn cool guitar, I still remember how good its sound on 'judgementday' song!!

just like everyone else I probably would leave it that way though.

 

[IslandBoy]

Id just leave it the way it is. The total cost to buy, then refurbish, you would likely be better off just finding one you like. Probably one of the weakest quilts I have ever seen on an EVH .........................

 

[robelinda2]

yuk

 

[RobW]

nay

 

[Smellybum]

Just needs some bullet holes - avoid like piles!

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

If a real beater comes up, maybe you could re-finish it in a real funky colour!

 

[Astrofreq]

That thing looks terrible. don't waste your money on it.

 

[Rocktuna]

I like it The grain is unique, everybody has a quilt or a flame top. It will be interesting to see what it sells for

 

[JeffreyB]

Ewww...looks like a rake dragged through the mud....very odd grain. I wonder if there's a story behind that top? Man, just hold out for a nice axis.