Ragged Out Case Blues

[SEEGERMANY]

I recently bought a vintage Gibson and the outside of the case is in extremely bad condition. Huge sections on the covering are gone, exposing bare wood. I want to get the case recovered (99% chance I will) by a professional. Will this affect the resale at some later date? Will potential buyers balk when they ask for the original hardshell case and I tell them it's been recovered?

Personally, I would think any guitar buyer would want to keep their instrument in the best conditions possible. Any thoughts or comments?

Mark

[Brad]

Re: Ragged Out Case Blues

Hey Mark, How old is the case and guitar?

[SEEGERMANY]

Re: Ragged Out Case Blues

Hey Brad, vintage may have not been the best term to use even though the guitar and case are 23 years old. I used that term based on the rarity of the finish and the number produced.