[Help me date my guitar please.]

Mystery solved. Guitar is a 1964 Cherry Burst J-45.

Seems my uncle was off on purchase dates. We actually worked it out : he bought it in 64. Not 57.

[Help me date my guitar please.]

40 minutes ago, sparquelito said:

At least two online resources (Guitar Dater Project and GuitarInSite) would have us believe that your serial number belongs to a Gibson made in Kalamazoo in 1964.

Very odd. 

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Right ? It was purchased at Herbie's music store in 1957 in Fredericton, NB Canada.

Dates all say 64. My uncle bought it. In 57.

[Help me date my guitar please.]

9 hours ago, Retired said:

If you are sure it was new in 1957 then why do you want to date it? I looked it up and all the J-45's show a burst to fit your description. Prices all vary.  

Because I am selling it. It's not showing up as 57, its showing 64. The guitar was purchased by my uncle in 57. Serial number shows Kalamazoo 64. Not possible.

[Help me date my guitar please.]

Hi there,

Looking to date a Gibson J-45 that was purchased new in 1957. The serial number is on the back of the headstock, first 5 numbers are very clear. Final 6th digit is harder to see but is definately there.

Number : 156525

The guitar is a cherry burst J-45 with and has the adjustable bridge. It for sure was purchsed in 57 and the owner passed away in 69. It has lived in it's non Gibson original case in a closet for the last 52 years. Light fret wear on frets 2 and 3.....but it is a perfect example of the 57 J-45.

Please Help !! Lol