rdknight Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I recently inherited a guitar from my father-in-law. It is the fullest, most rich sounding acoustic I have ever heard. He always said it is a Gibson, but there is nothing on the head-stock and there is no sticker inside the body. The only marking on it anywhere is the serial number. I found some paperwork from 1983 when he sent it to Gibson in Kalamazoo and had some work done and that confirms the make. The paperwork shows that it is a "J-50 N" with serial # X791122, which matches the one I found in the body. Unfortunately I'm striking out with the online serial number decoders. Can I get some info on this guitar? I mostly interested in finding out what year it was made, but any info is welcome. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 X prefix, it's likely a 1954. Factory Order Number 7911, and it was the 22nd one from that batch (typically of 40). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdknight Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks. I went back over it with a fine-tooth comb and i believe it is possible that it is that old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 '54 is a nice vintage - enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 A cloud with a big old silver lining ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliasphobias Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 X prefix, it's likely a 1954. Factory Order Number 7911, and it was the 22nd one from that batch (typically of 40). +1. Enjoy that '54 rdk. I am a big J50 fan and '54 is a good vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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