Need help about a Steve vai autograph

[Oranproks4]

So, this march 23rd i went to a steve vai guitar clinic here in israel... obviously i had my guitar with me with the hopes of getting it signed... after the show everyone stormed into the stage handing him their guitars, obviously i did too... but the way he signed it just doesnt look like his autograph... its very odd, i know its legit since i personally handed him the guitar, and he even signed it with the sharpie tied to my headstock... but in the odd chance that ill want to sell it(rg470 mij body and hardware with mik rg320dx neck)... idk if people will think its legit... care to share your thoughts?

 

[fps]

I mean, Steve Vai signed your guitar. That's cool. If you're queuing up on that and your first thought after is for resale value that's pretty mercenary.

 

[vilk]

He's not Paul McCartney

 

[Mathemagician]

It’s not going to add value to a production line Frankenstrat. You know it’s real, but whether anyone else believes it is moot. Just enjoy it IMO.

 

[cip 123]

Unless it's a mint Jem it won't add anything.

 

[Oranproks4]

Unless it's a mint Jem it won't add anything.

True ig, though here in israel signed guitars do have extra resell value... ive seen squier strats with satriani/vai/petrucci signatures go for almost like a new MIM fender strat

 

[Oranproks4]

It’s not going to add value to a production line Frankenstrat. You know it’s real, but whether anyone else believes it is moot. Just enjoy it IMO.

I do enjoy it thankfully

 

[Leviathus]

Unless it's a mint Jem it won't add anything.

I think it even then it may detract from the value.

 

[mpexus]

My thoughts on Signed Guitars:

- Was it signed for me while i attended a Show/Clinic etc? Yes? Sweet I have my guitar signed by a player I admire and I will keep it.


- Was it signed on someone else's guitar and they are trying to sell it? Yes? Hummm... does the scribble comes off? If not and since its scribbled do you lower the price?


Meaning... if it wasn't signed for me I care less about it... now this is me others might no mind.

 

[ArtDecade]

If I plan on playing it, I don't want it autographed. And I don't want any guitars that I am not playing.

 

[spudmunkey]

You can buy Steve Vai autographs on ebay for $7.99 + $4.99 shipping. Signed CDs for $20 with free shipping. I think it's hard for any of us to say how it'll affect value since it doesn't have much here.

That said, I've seen that simplified "SV" autograph from him before, when he's in a hurry.
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5338014327&icep_item=252657903430

 

[Demiurge]

Chances are the memory of going to a good show and meeting someone you admire (however briefly, it seems) is worth more.

Sure, there's all kinds of signed memorabilia out there complete with certificates of authenticity et cetera that get okay money, but the fact is that stuff signed by famous people now is hardly ever rare (which is the thing that made it valuable in the first place). Steve Vai has likely signed countless guitars over time. Every bar in my state probably has a photo or jersey from a star in each sport hanging somewhere. Those Squiers on eBay that are signed by every musician who has ever lived- if they've ever gone for close to the asking price, they were sold to a sucker.

 

[eggy in a bready]

let's be real... "odd chance" = you are definitely trying to sell your frankenibby for more cash than it's worth off of the autograph of a man with a soul patch.

 

[spudmunkey]

...and a soul patch is just the Hitler 'stache on the other lip, amirite?

 

[vilk]

...and a soul patch is just the Hitler 'stache on the other lip, amirite?

That's a dangerous game. Ass carpet is just a beard on the other cheeks...

 

[spudmunkey]

If Hitler and Lt. Commander Worf were to kiss, their facial hair wouldn't touch.

 

[Spicypickles]

My thoughts on Signed Guitars:

- Was it signed for me while i attended a Show/Clinic etc? Yes? Sweet I have my guitar signed by a player I admire and I will keep it.


- Was it signed on someone else's guitar and they are trying to sell it? Yes? Hummm... does the scribble comes off? If not and since its scribbled do you lower the price?


Meaning... if it wasn't signed for me I care less about it... now this is me others might no mind.

This.

I have an ltd that was signed by the dudes from queensrÿche and the first thing I did was scrub that shit off, even though I'm a fan.

 

[Andrew Lloyd Webber]

This thread has some of the site’s best posts in it.

 

[Seabeast2000]

I will pay top dollar for a Pat Sajak signed BlackMachine.

 

[Flappydoodle]

Maybe when he dies?