I'd take the Rev if I had the cash, seriously.
If the Jimmy Page models are anything to go by, the signed Pearlys will be worth an absolute mint in the future - far more than a 60s Goldtop.
As a long term investment, I'd look elsewhere. Short-term, you are likely right.
Vintage guitar collectors and buyers are pretty much confined to a certain demographic (the baby boom generation.) As that generation ages, they or their children will sell and not buy.
I love vintage guitars, but nobody my age cares about Duane Allman or Billy Gibbons.
I'm just wondering how old you are? With your interest in vintage Fenders etc I assumed you were "mature"?
I can fully accept that most young people aren't particularly interested in Duane Allman or Billy Gibbons - 1973 is ancient history to an 18-year-old. I'm aware of The Tornados and Johnny Burnette and the Rock and Roll Trio, but I can't say I feel much connection with them. And looking in the other direction, I don't know the bands young'uns listen to so why should they know the bands I listen to? Great if they do, but times change.
But isn't that statement about vintage guitar collectors/enthusiasts a bit contradictory? If they're "pretty much confined" to the baby boom generation, you must be the exception that proves the rule. And who are they going to sell to if the collectors are rapidly dying out?
