Esteban G-10 Guitar Amplifier (in original packaging) Appraisal
Category: Musical Equipment
Description
This item is a cardboard box containing an Esteban guitar amplifier, specifically the Model G-10. The box is standard brown corrugated cardboard with printing on the side. The printing, in a dark color, clearly displays the brand name "Esteban" in a stylized script font at the top. Below this, in a simpler sans-serif font, is printed "GUITAR AMPLIFIER", followed by "MODEL G-10", and "QTY: 1 PC". The condition of the box appears to be fair to good, with some creasing and minor surface wear visible. There are no significant tears or gouges evident. It's a rectangular box, consistent with the packaging for a small guitar amplifier. The printing on the box indicates this is a mass-produced item, intended for retail sale. The quality of the printing is clear and legible. Based on the information on the box, this item is from a line of musical equipment associated with the musician Esteban. The age of the item is difficult to determine precisely from the image alone, but it appears to be from a more recent production period.
Appraisal Report
I have examined the provided image of an Esteban Model G-10 guitar amplifier, still in its original retail packaging. The item presents as a mass-produced, entry-level practice amplifier. The cardboard box shows some signs of wear, including creasing and minor surface abrasions, which I would classify as fair to good condition, consistent with storage and handling. The printing on the box appears authentic to the brand. These amplifiers were typically bundled with Esteban guitar packages sold through home shopping networks and are not considered rare or highly sought after by collectors or professional musicians. The primary market for this item is beginners or individuals seeking a very basic, low-wattage practice amp. Current market conditions show a consistent and abundant supply of these amplifiers on secondary marketplaces like eBay, Reverb, and local classifieds. Comparable sales for a used G-10 amplifier typically range from $15 to $35, depending on cosmetic and functional condition. The presence of the original box adds a slight premium, but the amplifier's functionality is the key value driver. My valuation is contingent on the amplifier being in full working order. Without a physical inspection and functional test, I cannot verify its operational status or rule out internal damage. The stated value assumes the item is cosmetically as it appears in the packaging and works as intended.
Appraisal Value
$20-40