Narrator's Guitar and Its Value

The speaker recounts purchasing a 1964 Jazzmaster guitar, which was later stolen by his son's acquaintance. After discovering the theft, he traced the guitar to a pawn shop and negotiated its return, incurring significant shipping costs. Despite some damage, the guitar retains its value and holds sentimental significance for the speaker.

In what year did the narrator originally purchase the guitar?

• 1970

• 1964

• 1960

• 1974

What action did the narrator take after discovering the guitar was missing?

• Reported it to the police immediately

• Ignored the situation

• Called their son to inquire about it

• Bought a new guitar

Where was the guitar found after it was missing?

• At a friend's house

• In a pawn shop in Coeur d'Alene

• In a music store

• In the narrator's garage

What did the narrator have to do to get the guitar back?

• Buy it back from a shop

• Trade another instrument

• Cover shipping and handling costs

• Pay a ransom

How much did the shipping and handling cost to return the guitar?

• $500

• $1,300

• $2,000

• $800

What was the color of the guitar?

• Candy Apple Red

• Natural Wood

• Black

• Sunburst

What is the estimated value of the guitar alone in today's market?

• $6,500

• $10,000

• $3,000

• $15,000

What is the estimated value of the amplifier in today's market?

• $3,500

• $2,500

• $5,000

• $1,000

What was the total estimated value of the guitar and amplifier combined?

• $10,000

• $5,000

• $8,000

• $12,000

Why does the narrator value the guitar beyond its monetary worth?

• It was a gift from a famous musician

• It was the first guitar they ever owned

• It has sentimental memories

• It is a rare collector's item