[Gibson SG-100 (70-72)]

17 hours ago, pohatu771 said:

You know what, I'm wrong-ish. The SG-100 had a single coil pickup in the neck. The SG-100 Junior was released at the end of this series, and that is what you have. It's kind of a transitional model between the SG-100 and the SG I that replaced it.

There are allegedly almost 5,000 of the three models combined, with more than half being the SG-200.

This is the P90 that came with my guitar

[Gibson SG-100 (70-72)]

4 hours ago, kidblast said:

Beloved Norlin Era?

is that even a thing?

(and yes, I know what it refers too)

well anyway, I don't think I've ever seen one of these in captivity. 

Yes my thing! I love Norlin era Gibson. 

[Gibson SG-100 (70-72)]

47 minutes ago, sparquelito said:

Abozz, 

That's an interesting and unique guitar. 

I love it!

🙂

Thanks sir! The TONE is awesome! 

[Gibson SG-100 (70-72)]

2 hours ago, pohatu771 said:

The P-90 is not original, but otherwise this guitar looks like it's in great shape - especially with how many of them are very beat up.

The SG-100, SG-200, and SG-250 were essentially the next generation of Melody Maker. They are a little more labor-intensive than the Melody Maker, since the pickup and controls are in separate cavities and therefore require that horizontal hole to be drilled, but they were less effort than a standard SG, since the cavities are both on the top.

I’m pretty sure the p90 are original. This model came with that cover (another rarity) maybe the only gibson with p90 cover made. I’m trying to attach the Gibson Brouchure from this guitar but is too heavy. Later I will try again. 

[Gibson SG-100 (70-72)]

Hi to all!

Want to share this beauty that I just bought, is a rarity, maple body and neck, p90, made for my beloved infamous Norlin era, early 70’s, nice condition, Diablo color and an AWESOME but AWESOME tone! Is all I know about this model if someone want to share some more info would be nice! 

[Gibson SG-100 (70-72)]

Hi to all!

Want to share this beauty that I just bought, is a rarity, maple body and neck, p90, made for my beloved infamous Norlin era, early 70’s, nice condition, Diablo color and an AWESOME but AWESOME tone! Is all I know about this model if someone want to share some more info would be nice! 

[Gibson ES 350 From 50’s please HELP]

28 minutes ago, rct said:

If you have to have it, absolutely have to have it, beyond rational thought and reason have to have it just to have it, and for no other reason than you just have to have it, no opinions from anyone else will change your mind.

If you have to question it this hard, if you have to get the advice of complete strangers on the internet, you probably have some rational and reasonable thoughts about it yourself, some doubts are nagging at you.

The "I shoulda bought that when I could" feeling doesn't ever leave you, it does weaken, it gets better over time, it let's your thinking take over, and you will remember how tough that choice was and you will be glad you didn't buy it.

The opposite thing, "Man, I shoulda never done this" NEVER leaves, it doesn't weaken, it usually gets worse over time.

I hope you can work it out.  I mostly hope you can find one that isn't hacked like that, no matter how well repaired.  It's usually good to just say "Pass.  There are plenty of others out there that aren't broken" but it seems that doesn't really work for this guitar.

rct

Good advice! Thanks! 

[Gibson ES 350 From 50’s please HELP]

I bought “old” Norlin Gibson (73 and 76) but both in very good condition? Nevertheless a ES350 With  no cracks and repairs are from 8000$ and more. We are talking of 3500 but with a repaired joint neck. 

[Gibson ES 350 From 50’s please HELP]

4 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said:

A Gibson Original Jumbo2004 reissue from 1934? Or is it an ‘04 and a reissue of a 1934 model?  How does a guitar made in 2004 go back in time?

And a big no from me, but I’m not buying it.

Sorry if my english is too bad. Made in 2004 Gibson Original Jumbo 1934 reissue. 

[Gibson ES 350 From 50’s please HELP]

7 hours ago, jdgm said:

Is it a good deal?

Difficult to say (I'm no expert).

If you look at the going price for them, they are double that. But a major neck repair like that really diminishes the value of the instrument.  And you haven't played it yet either........

IF you must have it, and IF the repairs and restoration are done well - if, if - then you will get what you pay for, and it should be a very good guitar which will last you many more years. 

However I'd also look round and see what Gibson f-hole guitars in similar style are being sold near to wherever you are....for that money you could buy something really good in fine condition, without the need for repair/restoration.  A guitar that has been repaired is never as valuable as one that doesn't need it.

Best wishes.

Thanks! I have  a month for reflexion until the restoration is done. I’m not sure. A 3500$ 1949/52 Gibson ES350 is a tentation, a break joint headstock repaired is a no no, is not easy, where I’m is almost impossible to see a Gibson F hole from 50’s. 

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2 hours ago, jdgm said:

Despite the fact that it will be a wonderful vintage guitar when restored (and cleaned up), as it has a neck break $3500 is a bit high.  

I am not quite clear on your post - are you trading it for a Gibson Original Jumbo 2004 reissue and $1000?

How much extra will the repair job cost?  It also needs tuners and will need a set-up.  I think the neck would originally have had binding on the sides and end of the fingerboard?

it does need a lot of work.

Good luck with it!

Yes 1000+the OJ2004, or 3500$ cash (2 options), he will give me the guitar Absolutly repaired,  to a 100%, I do not have to repair the guitar myself. The 3500$ deal or OJ2004 plus 1000 is with a complete repair guitar. Is right now in hand of a good luthier at his cost not mine. Has the binding on the sides, but is too dirty that can’t be see on the picture. He tell me the guitar is going to have new frets, the neck repair perfect and reset, all  clean, and all his pots, electronic, p90 are originals and working. Tuners are original (dirty), he want to put ARB1 Instead of the rosewood bridge, and give me the original too. He send me pictures of the repair. I do not have 8000$ to buy a pristine one.   He tell me is from 1949/52, Is a good deal? 

[Gibson ES 350 From 50’s please HELP]

Hi!!! Cheers to all!

I need help from all of you! A store is selling me a Gibson from 50’s ES 350 (1956), The asking price is 3500$, and recieve me a Gibson Original Jumbo 2004 reissue from 1934 and 1000$ for that instrument (or cash), the problem is: The instrument start to crack on the bottom of the neck and the previous owner put 2 screws and was a horrible job. The instrument is now being repair with a luthier and he tell me is going to be perfect after that. All the resta are original. Do you thing is a good trade?