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    Trim discoloration

    in Gibson Repair and Restoration

    Posted

    Sorry, but I don't "get it"? Maybe a better pic would help. What color is it exactly? If you have only had it out of the case 20 times in six years....that could be the problem....in my opinion. The dye from the case interior could be migrating to it. You should really let the guitar "get out" more. A little sunshine does a body (and guitar) good [smile]

    j200 "elvis presley"

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    hi,

     

    i came across this Gibson SJ200 elvis presley made in 2005.

     

    does anyone know what the value might be?

     

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    Just my opinion, but that pickguard is "butt-ugly" and does not belong on a "Gibson".

     

    The following is a link to the REAL 1974 J200 Elvis guitar and 'how' it came to be. I stumbled on this while searching about a 'regular' '74 J200 sunburst up for sale in my 'neck of the woods'...I like it but I am afraid the seller 'likes it' more.

     

    I know....Norlin, double-X-braced, BUT still a good sounding and playing J200. I own a Norlin J100 (rarer) that pretty much does the same thing.....but....the sunburst 200 bling is calling my name...and associated with Elvis' custom ebony '200'....all the more special...

     

    Here is the 'story'....

     

    http://www.scottymoore.net/ep74J200.html

     

     

     

     

     

    Your Acoustical Performances!!!

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    I think that there is much good music being made and recorded. NOT that radio stations choose to play "any of it" however! Most of the stations received in NE Carolina/Virginia simply blow 'stale air'. Not to mention all of the 'seasonal' commercials that we are inundated with...Cannot wait to get a car with a CD player....(soon).....[unsure]

     

    Hell, I may even give conservative talk radio a sabbatical when that happens [scared]

     

    I like the song as done by the old classic dude....Ray Charles!

    Why is my 1980 Gibson J-40 Different?

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    Gibsons made in the 1970s are notorious for binding rot but the cause is not the same as the off gassing you found with the old celluloid parts (which Gibson had stopped using in the early 1960s). At least according to my repair guy, on 1970s guitars the deterioration seems to be caused by a reaction of the material to the solvents used to clean the binding before attaching and/or used to attach the binding to the wood.

     

     

    Both of your previous points and posts sound very plausible to me, ZW. This topic also reminds me of a time in 1975 that I was looking at Gibson acoustics in a Music Store and was infatuated with a discounted J45 that had dark stains on the spruce top that aligned with the braces. The salesman explained that it was "bracing shadow" and was the unintended result of some new technique involving "light-cured glue".....just another Norlin experiment gone awry [omg] ! Of course, at that time, I knew nothing of Norlin. All I knew was that it said Gibson on the headstock and I was desperately trying to afford one!

     

    Here is a pic of the J55 binding....spots like this are all around the top and back binding.

     

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    Why is my 1980 Gibson J-40 Different?

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    Best of luck on the project. I have a soft spot for this era, having owned a '72 Heritage Custom for a number of years that I truly enjoyed back in the day. Even with that nasty old double-X bracing, it had a very satisfying tone.

     

    I hear ya bobouz! This '73 J55, despite its 'Norlin attributes' is an absolute tone machine and inspiring to play on all levels. It has definitely changed my pre-concieved notions of this era of Gibson acoustics.....Amazing [thumbup]

     

    ...and BBG, the maple neck is sweet!

     

     

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    In case anyone wonders about the discoloration at the edges of the top. It is caused by the off-gasing(disenagration) of the plastic tortoise binding....similar to what happens to pickguards of the same material and discussed in another thread.

    It needs to be replaced. The original guard on this one is fine and will be put back on.

     

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    Why is my 1980 Gibson J-40 Different?

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    I have a 1980 Gibson catalog & price list.

     

    There appears to be almost no difference between the square shouldered J-40, J-45, & J-50 from this era.

     

    All have a spruce top with mahogany back & sides, 3-piece maple neck with 25.5" scale, rosewood fingerboard & bridge, and tortoise batwing pickguard (your pickguard may have been changed to give it a more Martinish appearance).

     

    J-40 was available in a natural or walnut finish, J-45 sunburst finish only, J-50 natural finish only.

     

    There was also a J-55 with an arched-laminated mahogany back.

    I am currently repairing a top crack along the pickguard on a '73 J55. It is first year of this model with the arched-laminate back, 3-ply maple neck. and all of the other Norlin-era attributes.....can,t wait to give it a strum!

    Will be happy to report back!

    Your Acoustical Performances!!!

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    Those are some awesome shots, BK. Some rugged coastline that you have down there! I saw some folks 'beachcombing'.....Any 'siting's' of debris from the "missing" Malaysian jet-liner????

    HhMmmmm?

     

    I had some 'debris' in my backyard. Not the jet-liner.....just an old refrigerator that we had thrown-out..... Breaking News, old boy!

    Your Acoustical Performances!!!

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    No judgement, BK....From past vids, I have seen from you. you seem to be more of a 'sit-down' Blues Dude....as I tend to be.... (in my head)

    . Since it is such a new guitar, I thought you may be 'gigging it' with the strap-button installed....Just 'curiosity' and conversation..??

     

    I can sort-of relate with the photo gear as the wife is a Nature Photographer. She has the 'entry-level' Canon Rebel(imagine that!) SLR and is always 'longing for' up-grade gear.

     

    Since she married me.... A 'damn' good thing that she is into 'wildlife'..... [lol]

    Gibson nighthawk landmark series

    in Vintage Corner

    Posted

    Hey Dan,

    I have heard of and seen Nighthawk, I am not sure of what the Landmark series is??? I could google but I don,t have a dog in the hunt.

    As far as sales venues, the Gibson Forum has a Trading Post section (not sure if there is a post limit but most likely there is)

     

    If you are trying to sell it ,my advice is to give more info and photos and do some google research on the year/model that you have! This is your first post asking about the value of a guitar that I have not seen and know little about...[confused]

     

    I did a completed sales search on EBAY and the term Nighthawk brought up 67 items. The guitars sold from around $699 to $1599.....Quite a spread.. [scared]

     

    I think that it is up to you to do your research and advertising campaign at the price that you are 'comfortable' with....The buyers market will let you know soon enough whether you are too high or 'just right'

     

    I only recommend EBAY if you are familiar with it and the costs.

    Otherwise a Craigslist ad could get it out there with some local and loco folks....

     

    At any rate ....good photos are your friend when wanting appraissals or pricing info...

     

    I do like the Everglades and green is one of my Top Three colors.....2nd to orange [mellow]

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