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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on January 19, 2016 at 6:29pm

Very nice, Rachel! The guys are right. That's one of the ones that the Eagles sold directly on their website for $2500 about 8 or 9 years ago. You'd have a hard time finding a more solid Eagles signed item. Congratulations!

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Hua on January 19, 2016 at 7:32pm

Update: Seller sent the following...

"This guitar was purchased (by me) at a Horizon Preparatory School fundraiser in September 2003. The school still exists (www.horizonprep.org). At that time, Joe Walsh, the guitar player for the band, donated this instrument for the school auction. His daughter was a student there and my daughter was too. Mr. Walsh lived in Encinitas, a small community adjacent to Rancho Santa Fe where Horizon Prep is located. I purchased it anonymously along with a private lesson from Mr. Walsh. I will try and search for the gift receipt. It is 100% authentic signatures of the Eagles members."

Any thoughts on how I should go about obtaining COA(s)?

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on January 19, 2016 at 7:43pm

I would give up collecting if that thing was no good! If you are set on getting it "certed" (I wouldn't bother). Your not going to send it out! You could go to a sports/entertainment autograph/card show that has PSA or JSA physically at the show "authenticating" on the spot and get a sticker and letter with it. I would put the sticker on the back. I wouldn't bother with any other company (if at all)!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on January 19, 2016 at 8:18pm

Great story! The ones the Eagles sold on their website were also Takamine and look to me to be the same model. I agree with Ian. I wouldn't bother with authentication, but if you want it, JSA (James Spence Authentication) is in New Jersey. I'm not sure of the price, but it's probably $100+.

You can also get an online opinion for $15 from Roger Epperson, the leading modern music expert by sending images to roger@rogerepperson.com. 

These are as good as they get, though. At least in my opinion. I don't know what you paid, but you did good, Rachel. Far too often we can't say that.

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on January 19, 2016 at 8:30pm

I figure the guys in the band all probably kept a few themselves. I consider them Americas greatest "band" and yeah I know about the Doors,Dead,Beachboys,Chicago etc. But individually and collectively give me The Eagles! Good investment!

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Hua on January 19, 2016 at 8:33pm

Thank you guys for being so warm and reassuring to a newbie like me. I definitely took a chance with this purchase and will look into the Roger Epperson authentication. I am simply relieved. Thank you again!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on January 19, 2016 at 8:35pm

You're more then welcome, Rachel. But next time....ask first!

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