Guitar12345 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 hey guys, I was able to get my hands on this 66 J45 and i done some research and i found out that 1966 is when they first applied the gibson logo onto the pickgaurd, but other than that i cant find any for sell or that have sold to ind get a price idea, its is in killer condition the only flaw is the lacquer :crack but i understand that's normal with its age? i was just wondering if anyone could give me more info, price ideas? I would greatly appreciate it!! imma attempt to post some pictures fingers crossed it works lol http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y467/nakitasue/0527141653_zps96621cc7.jpg http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/nakitasue/library/?view=recent&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Looks great, and yes, lacquer checking is normal. I don't follow the market for flat-tops, but this model is fairly common, and numerous examples from that time frame have sold on ebay... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-GIBSON-J-45-ADJ-TOBACCO-SUNBURST-ALL-ORIGINAL-/181422144847?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a3d9a3d4f&nma=true&si=uHO7q6bKo5Uc98aP%252FddpLKt6DQ0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Gibson-J-45-Sunburst-/271471203319?pt=Guitar&hash=item3f34f1d3f7&nma=true&si=uHO7q6bKo5Uc98aP%252FddpLKt6DQ0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nice-sounding-Vintage-1967-Gibson-sunburst-J45-J-45-acoustic-jumbo-No-Reserve-/111300071759?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item19ea00514f&nma=true&si=uHO7q6bKo5Uc98aP%252FddpLKt6DQ0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Gibson-J-45-ADJ-/281343544654?pt=Guitar&hash=item418161cd4e&nma=true&si=uHO7q6bKo5Uc98aP%252FddpLKt6DQ0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 You can also look here to see what dealers are asking: http://www.gbase.com/gear/find?gs=y&fy=1966&ly=1968&keyword=gibson%20j45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 It would take a serial number to confirm the year between 66-68, but either way it seems like a good, clean original guitar. around 66 they started switching from cherry sunburst back to vintage, so if it were a 66 it might be a bit more rare. The links Jim posted are helpful to gauge, but while these are great players, they don't command the price of early 60s or 50s models. A big factor is the very skinny nut, which if you've got oafy hands like me, takes a lot of time to warm up to and adjust your playing to be a little more precise with less room to work with. I have a 68, it's my first gibson acoustic, I got it for a pretty fair price and couldnt be happier. It's very warm sounding, some might call it muffled, but I prefer it to the dry sound of some more vintage models. TL;DR- I'd buy it if the price is right, but know that the neck is really skinny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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