GuitarTom Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I have a 1948 lg1 that the bracing has failed in. Luthier said "a couple hundred bucks" to reglue. Needs tuners too. How much, if I were to sell this to finance other things, do you think I could get for it? Luthier said he'd be interested because of its age (his oldest is a 52). What's a good/bad offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 You will get better results in the Gibson Repair and Restoration lounge. FWIW I had one (1951) in decent shape that I paid $650 for. Did a refret and plane the board. After a couple years I was done with it and sold it for 1K. Barely broke even. You will see them for sale at higher prices but they do not sell very high. These were the student model, ladder braced guitars. Very common, easy to find and not highly collectible. All a matter of taste. Good look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I've seen them sell for $1100 - $1200 in good original condition and ready to go. They have a niche - can be nice little blues instruments, but they're nowhere as versatile as the LG-2 or LG-3 w/X braced tops, and the collectability isn't great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarTom Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Could I expect to get $600 or better for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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