Hey David. J45 is all that we can read. We even got out a magnifying glass the other nite, but could not make out the other numbers. I am sure it is a 1945 Gibson. (Thanks to socks for the website.)
Dr. C0wan did email a pic to a friend of his with 'Antiques R0adsh0w' and he was able to tell him that is was probably made in the 1940's and it had the sunburst thingie on it. See how much I know about guitars. LOL.
Anyway, everyone seemed thrilled that I had the picture of hubby as a 4 yr old boy and his dad was holding the same guitar 55 years ago that was on the table in front of them.
It was fun but exhausting.
For more pix of Dr. C0wan, see my gallery! He has a SUPER sense of humor and was a great speaker.
(Serial# none) Excellent condition, sunburst finish. This is the classic post war Gibson flat top. Has mahogany back and sides, Kluson tuners, tapered headstock, single ply binding, dot fingerboard inlay, small rectangular bridge and the small pickguard. Logo is a gold silkscreened Gibson so it dates the guitar to 1947, as that was the only year this logo was used with the small bridge. There is some very minor pickwear on the top, several well repaired back cracks but no top or side cracks. Finish, hardware and bridge look completely original. Neck set is good. Its an excellent playing and sounding guitar with the sweet tone you only get from these early postwar Gibson slope shoulders. Comes with a newer hardshell case. This has the tone you are looking for
That is also what I was reading on the website that socks listed a few pages back. I do wish that I had known that information when Barbara came out & took pix of the guitar. Anyway, hubby said if we can get a good price out of both Gibsons that he would sell them.
So any offers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????????????
So any offers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????????????
Hmmmmm. I've got 5 bucks!
Seriously --- send pics of it to ELDERLY INSTRUMENTS and tell them you are interested in selling it. Have them give you a quote for a price that they are wiling to pay. They will buy it from you, and put it up for re-sale. They are honest and fair. I sold them a banjo once, and they gave more than I thought it was worth.
Only draw-back to this is -- you have to foot the shipping bill to get it to them. SEND IT FED-EX!!!!
Don't even think UPS for a shipment like this, should you choose to sell to them.
Elderly is a huge site for finding and selling instruments of all kinds.
Vintage instument collectors frequent this site like socialites on caviar. ;)
Seems that other site in the post above deals in used instruments also,
but today is the first I've heard of them (found em through Google).
They will appraise instruments for 35 bucks. He has the most knowledgable staff in the United States in his shop for instruments like yours. It will be money well spent to get an honest appraisal from a luthier, and collector of vintage instruments. Don't mean to *diss* Antiques Roadshow, but when it comes to instruments, they are clueless. I've dealt with George before (over the phone), as well as with Randy Wood, and Tut Taylor (the latter two I have met in person -- but that's story I will reserve for later -- since it involves a J-45 I used to own and foolishly decided to get rid of). :(
Get your guitar into the limelight that it deserves. Lots of folks would love to own that thing.
Ya just need to find the right crowd -- reaching for their wallets. :)
DON'T settle for an ad in the local paper. Advertise it world wide.
If you were to sell it for the 1,500 bucks -- I'd take out a loan, and buy it, turn it around,
and make an extra 3 grand off of it within a week.
Or meebe keep it for another 10 years, and let the value appreciate.
It's really amazing what an old piece of wood can be sold for these days.
David, thank you so very much for your information. Gruhn is in Nashville so it is only a 2 1/2 hr drive from here. Hubby has a niece who lives there. We may plan a trip to Music City soon!!!!
Hubby just came in & said that he wanted to offer the guitar to my niece's husband who has been playing it for the past few months. He does session work in Nashville, but plays the mandolin and fiddle on the sessions work. Anyway, he loves this guitar. So we shall see.
Tom, you are funny!!!
Again, I want to thank everyone for their input. It has been fun.
act2, to determine the year, you can be able to use the information on this site - HERE
It says the serial number will be inside the body, (you may have already done this) and through the soundhole towards the neck, and you should be able to see the serial number located inside the body's sound hole on the neck block.
Scroll down to the "Gibson Serial number" link on that other page, find yours and use that to get the year. (I may hve missed the year in an earlier posting but the year it was made will be the most important element of pricing, and after that of course overall condition).
Couple random pricings online of some J-45's for sale:
dmiller speaks words of widom! (which is better than wisdom!) And Gruhn is the Guy on vintageness, their estimates are as good as cash money.
I was trying to find more information on my Takamine, so I wrote them and they were very helpful. I'd bought it new in 1987, and thought that was the year, but have never seen any exactly like mine since then. Using a photo and serial number, they confirmed it was made in 1984. Turned out that was the only year they made them as a "jazz" model, with a round hole and carved arched maple top. It was easy to do. It's only what - 22 years old so it's not quite vintage, plus they're not sought after as a vintage instrument. It sold for 700.00 in 87, I got it for half that, at a store closing. I've been offered a grand for it in the last couple years. So a J45 Gibson will likely be woth a tad more than that.
Please let us know how it goes with your baby! Sounds like it was a great time at the auction. Nice hat too! :)
Poetry? Well, thanks Chatty! Yeah, like him, that, do. :)
Speaking of which, I just noticed - we went past 1,000 posts a ways ago. Not that I'm counting, but for a second I thought the thread read 109, and that seemed kind of light. Then I saw it was over a 1,000 and I thought, when did THAT happen? Our Thread Treads still look new!
ChattyKathy! - # 1,000 - and you weren't at the top!
I'm not sure where it's from - I think it may be from a PBS bio-piece done on him, where he went back to see his family in Pixley, California. He's young in it.
In the beginning he goes into using a technique of his he called "circle picking", which he used on the song "Thank You Lord", the song right after "5 String Blues" on his second album. Basically a sweep arpeggio technique, he used it a lot of different ways, years before the sweep was incorporated into heavy metal styles. It's cool to see him just doing it, casually. He's playing his '53 Telecaster in this, looks like. Though y'all might enjoy it!
The first link was a delight to look at with the family looking at old photos and Roy's playing in the background.
The second is cool. Although I stopped looking because it was a tad off in the sound to the movements so I just dug the sounds without the sight. And Albert Collins! He just rocks anyway.
Stormy Monday, dang Rick. It really is a fine piece. And watching Albert Collins when he plays to BB's lines is art. He stands in the shadows with his eyes pealed on me and tries the best he can to repeat the licks in the manner of the words BB just sang, dang Rick. Great choice again.
And an interesting note on Dick Dale - and his string gauges -
In an interview with Fender Frontline, Dale provided the following insights into his gear:
"The Dick Dale sound was a Stratocaster guitar with heavy-gauge strings, and my strings are .018s, .038s, .048s, .039s, .049s, .060s, and two 15-inch D-130 [JBL] speakers. That is the Dick Dale sound. Now everybody calls it surf music.
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Hey David. J45 is all that we can read. We even got out a magnifying glass the other nite, but could not make out the other numbers. I am sure it is a 1945 Gibson. (Thanks to socks for the website.)
Dr. C0wan did email a pic to a friend of his with 'Antiques R0adsh0w' and he was able to tell him that is was probably made in the 1940's and it had the sunburst thingie on it. See how much I know about guitars. LOL.
Anyway, everyone seemed thrilled that I had the picture of hubby as a 4 yr old boy and his dad was holding the same guitar 55 years ago that was on the table in front of them.
It was fun but exhausting.
For more pix of Dr. C0wan, see my gallery! He has a SUPER sense of humor and was a great speaker.
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ps -- J-45's that are around 55 years old are selling for 4,500 bucks (these days),
and that is even with some damage to them --- and NOT in pristine condition ---
as yours appears to be. ;)
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1947 Gibson J-45 guitar
(Serial# none) Excellent condition, sunburst finish. This is the classic post war Gibson flat top. Has mahogany back and sides, Kluson tuners, tapered headstock, single ply binding, dot fingerboard inlay, small rectangular bridge and the small pickguard. Logo is a gold silkscreened Gibson so it dates the guitar to 1947, as that was the only year this logo was used with the small bridge. There is some very minor pickwear on the top, several well repaired back cracks but no top or side cracks. Finish, hardware and bridge look completely original. Neck set is good. Its an excellent playing and sounding guitar with the sweet tone you only get from these early postwar Gibson slope shoulders. Comes with a newer hardshell case. This has the tone you are looking for
....USD (u.s. dollars) $4,750.00
(edited) woops -- quoted from THIS SITE
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That is also what I was reading on the website that socks listed a few pages back. I do wish that I had known that information when Barbara came out & took pix of the guitar. Anyway, hubby said if we can get a good price out of both Gibsons that he would sell them.
So any offers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????????????
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Hmmmmm. I've got 5 bucks!
Seriously --- send pics of it to ELDERLY INSTRUMENTS and tell them you are interested in selling it. Have them give you a quote for a price that they are wiling to pay. They will buy it from you, and put it up for re-sale. They are honest and fair. I sold them a banjo once, and they gave more than I thought it was worth.
Only draw-back to this is -- you have to foot the shipping bill to get it to them. SEND IT FED-EX!!!!
Don't even think UPS for a shipment like this, should you choose to sell to them.
Elderly is a huge site for finding and selling instruments of all kinds.
Vintage instument collectors frequent this site like socialites on caviar. ;)
Seems that other site in the post above deals in used instruments also,
but today is the first I've heard of them (found em through Google).
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Good Lord -- I forgot one of the most important sites!!
Check out George Gruhn at Gruhn Guitars
click on appraisals in the left menu.
They will appraise instruments for 35 bucks. He has the most knowledgable staff in the United States in his shop for instruments like yours. It will be money well spent to get an honest appraisal from a luthier, and collector of vintage instruments. Don't mean to *diss* Antiques Roadshow, but when it comes to instruments, they are clueless. I've dealt with George before (over the phone), as well as with Randy Wood, and Tut Taylor (the latter two I have met in person -- but that's story I will reserve for later -- since it involves a J-45 I used to own and foolishly decided to get rid of). :(
Get your guitar into the limelight that it deserves. Lots of folks would love to own that thing.
Ya just need to find the right crowd -- reaching for their wallets. :)
DON'T settle for an ad in the local paper. Advertise it world wide.
If you were to sell it for the 1,500 bucks -- I'd take out a loan, and buy it, turn it around,
and make an extra 3 grand off of it within a week.
Or meebe keep it for another 10 years, and let the value appreciate.
It's really amazing what an old piece of wood can be sold for these days.
With strings attached. Good luck. :)
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Wow! check out the two babes in the pics!
(I like James Taylor as well)
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David, thank you so very much for your information. Gruhn is in Nashville so it is only a 2 1/2 hr drive from here. Hubby has a niece who lives there. We may plan a trip to Music City soon!!!!
Hubby just came in & said that he wanted to offer the guitar to my niece's husband who has been playing it for the past few months. He does session work in Nashville, but plays the mandolin and fiddle on the sessions work. Anyway, he loves this guitar. So we shall see.
Tom, you are funny!!!
Again, I want to thank everyone for their input. It has been fun.
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act2, to determine the year, you can be able to use the information on this site - HERE
It says the serial number will be inside the body, (you may have already done this) and through the soundhole towards the neck, and you should be able to see the serial number located inside the body's sound hole on the neck block.
Scroll down to the "Gibson Serial number" link on that other page, find yours and use that to get the year. (I may hve missed the year in an earlier posting but the year it was made will be the most important element of pricing, and after that of course overall condition).
Couple random pricings online of some J-45's for sale:
21000.00
A 1965 Gisbson goes for 2400.00
dmiller speaks words of widom! (which is better than wisdom!) And Gruhn is the Guy on vintageness, their estimates are as good as cash money.
I was trying to find more information on my Takamine, so I wrote them and they were very helpful. I'd bought it new in 1987, and thought that was the year, but have never seen any exactly like mine since then. Using a photo and serial number, they confirmed it was made in 1984. Turned out that was the only year they made them as a "jazz" model, with a round hole and carved arched maple top. It was easy to do. It's only what - 22 years old so it's not quite vintage, plus they're not sought after as a vintage instrument. It sold for 700.00 in 87, I got it for half that, at a store closing. I've been offered a grand for it in the last couple years. So a J45 Gibson will likely be woth a tad more than that.
Please let us know how it goes with your baby! Sounds like it was a great time at the auction. Nice hat too! :)
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Poetry? Well, thanks Chatty! Yeah, like him, that, do. :)
Speaking of which, I just noticed - we went past 1,000 posts a ways ago. Not that I'm counting, but for a second I thought the thread read 109, and that seemed kind of light. Then I saw it was over a 1,000 and I thought, when did THAT happen? Our Thread Treads still look new!
ChattyKathy! - # 1,000 - and you weren't at the top!
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Yea -- I was at the top with 1,001. (sigh!!) :(
Her *bad luck* seems to have been passed on to me!! :blink:
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Cheers dmiller! You've rung in the the next grand!
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An interesting link - Roy Buchanan playing a solo piece, Telecaster guitar
I'm not sure where it's from - I think it may be from a PBS bio-piece done on him, where he went back to see his family in Pixley, California. He's young in it.
In the beginning he goes into using a technique of his he called "circle picking", which he used on the song "Thank You Lord", the song right after "5 String Blues" on his second album. Basically a sweep arpeggio technique, he used it a lot of different ways, years before the sweep was incorporated into heavy metal styles. It's cool to see him just doing it, casually. He's playing his '53 Telecaster in this, looks like. Though y'all might enjoy it!
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More from MeToob - 2 Stinging Tele's and a Flying V.
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The first link was a delight to look at with the family looking at old photos and Roy's playing in the background.
The second is cool. Although I stopped looking because it was a tad off in the sound to the movements so I just dug the sounds without the sight. And Albert Collins! He just rocks anyway.
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Albert Collins...now your talkin!
2 good vids of him HERE and one of my favorite songs by him HERE!
Oh, and one more HERE!
Rick
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Wonderful choices Rick.
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Stormy Monday, dang Rick. It really is a fine piece. And watching Albert Collins when he plays to BB's lines is art. He stands in the shadows with his eyes pealed on me and tries the best he can to repeat the licks in the manner of the words BB just sang, dang Rick. Great choice again.
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Yeah, Albert was great, wasn't he Kathy? :)
Rick
OK, now I'm on top!
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I refrained from saying anything with you there in Nostalgia.
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I brought this current (in this thread somewhere) because it is fine, fine, fine!
Albert Collins doing Too Many Dirty Dishes
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Albert "Iceman" Collins - a cool link on his tuning and playing - a little Collins Miver
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And an interesting note on Dick Dale - and his string gauges -
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