f16mania Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I was just given an original Ray Whitley Recording King guitar that was my father in laws. I have never played before but apparently this thing is worth some money. I have no intentions of selling it but I would like to get it appraised. I am looking for suggestions on where to take it. I live in the metro Detroit area. Thank you in advance for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I would suggest Stan Werbin at Elderly in Lansing MI.... Hes good and straight up on apprasials.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 hope this helps a little : http://www.vintageinstruments.com/museum/raywhitfulpage.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 How about a pic of that guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I think there were two versions of these... Mohagany and Brazilian, and I think these were based off of the j35 or the Aj Guitars.... either way a Pricey Guitar.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f16mania Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 The one I have looks like the one in the link. It is used and not mint but in very good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hi.. can you post a picture of the one you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I think there were two versions of these... Mohagany and Brazilian, ... I doubt any Ray Whitleys have a Brazilian back and rims, as it's been shown that Gibson switched to Indian rosewood for backs and rims a few years before this model was introduced. Almost all vintage AJs and all (AFAIK) J-200s are Indian. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I doubt any Ray Whitleys have a Brazilian back and rims, as it's been shown that Gibson switched to Indian rosewood for backs and rims a few years before this model was introduced. Almost all vintage AJs and all (AFAIK) J-200s are Indian. -- Bob R I think you might be right , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f16mania Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 I will post pics when I get home tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f16mania Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Some Pics I resized these pics but can only get these two to upload. I have a few more but it says I have used up my allocation, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Some Pics I resized these pics but can only get these two to upload. I have a few more but it says I have used up my allocation, lol. Go to the first topic in the "forum feedback" section to learn how to post photos here by uploading from Photobucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I like it.... it looks like the J55 Style Bridge.. You can paste Photo bucket right to the page. you dont have to use the Coose file setting... I would like to see more of this if Possible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Your guitar is the Ray Whitley Jumbo Model 1027 with rosewood back & sides. The Model 1028 had mahogany B&S, but did not have the "bat wing" style bridge. Gibson made these exclusively for Montgomery Wards from 1939-early 1940. They are rare and I've seen them fetch $12-14K on eBay, so they are very valuable. I would also recommend Elderly for an appraisal. They were only 153 total Model 1027's made, which might seem high given how rare they are. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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