theboogins Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Bought a J50ADJ at an estate sale. Supposedly a 68, owned by an 87 year old man, hadn't been out of the case for 20 years he said. I'd almost that it had the original strings on it because whoever strung it, it looked like a factory job. Not a sratch on the back whatosever. A couple of finish imperfections on the top and and the front, the pickguard looks almost new only a handfull of light scratches. Serial number 522020, couldn't find a direct match at the Gibson sight. Any guesses as to the value? Thanks. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Any chance you can post some photos? The serial number you list seems to fall within the range of serial numbers for a 1968. The Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars don't show a value for a 1968, but they do list a 1969 J-50 at $1500-1750 for excellent condition and $825-950 for average condition. What would concern me would be the condition, if it actually had been kept in the case for so long. Which part of the country did it come from? Somewhere with high or low humidity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboogins Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 It's been in GA all it's life. This thing is really in terrific condition-I tuned it up and it plays and sounds great. I had a J-45 a long time ago and this one plays just like it. In my opinion it's in terrific condition. I has no scratches on the back, only a couple of tiny scratches on the pick guard. No fret wear. No cracks of any kind. There is one ding on the front like maybe someone dropped something on it or maybe it fell at one point, not into the wood that I can tell. There a a couple of other finish imperfections but none affect the playability. Pretty good find it seems to me. thanks. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 It's been in GA all it's life. This thing is really in terrific condition-I tuned it up and it plays and sounds great. I had a J-45 a long time ago and this one plays just like it. In my opinion it's in terrific condition. I has no scratches on the back' date=' only a couple of tiny scratches on the pick guard. No fret wear. No cracks of any kind. There is one ding on the front like maybe someone dropped something on it or maybe it fell at one point, not into the wood that I can tell. There a a couple of other finish imperfections but none affect the playability. Pretty good find it seems to me. thanks. John[/quote'] It sounds like you got a good one. I'd just check the top to make sure it hasn't swollen or dropped. It doesn't sound like they did much to control the humidity level, if it was cased the entire time. It the top checks out, then you should be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingthatisdone Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 i have no idea was something like that should cost, but those gibson stamped numbers are not such a good indicator of age, and that can dictate price quite a bit. check specs here to get an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aymeric22 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 About 2500$ i would say. The serial number shows it was done in 1968, only if it's not written "Made in USA" on the back of the head, otherwise it's 1974 or 75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboogins Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 The numbers are stamped on the back of the headstock but does not say "made in the USA" anywhere. I took a penlight an looked all around inside the sound hole but found nothing else. I must say that it plays and stays in tune like a dream, even with what look to be electric guitar strings on them. I found one sort of interesting confirming evidence of it's age. I opened the accessories box in the case and there was nothing in there but a guitar pick. On close examination, it is a Mosrite guitar pick. I don't know for sure but I remember Mosrites from the late 60's but gone in the 70's. Heck, the pick is probably worth a little something on its on. I'm going to take it to a luthier for valuation. Thanks. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboogins Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 I'm not too good with a camera, but if I wanted to post pics, is there a method to that? Thanks. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I'm not too good with a camera' date=' but if I wanted to post pics, is there a method to that? Thanks. John[/quote'] Check out the sticky post under Forum Comments/How to post photos (or something like that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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