[Gibson J50 Serial Number Help]

here is a link to serial number info.

 

http://www.gibson.com/Files/downloads/bluebook/GibsonSERIALNUMBERS.pdf

 

Looks like it might be a 1958.

[Opinions on a J-50 from 1966?]

OK, everybody.

I am going to be back in the Gibson family soon.

I'm doing a trade for the 1966 Gibson J-50.

Really excited.

The top has lots of finish checking which just adds to the cool vintage mojo to me.

I can already here Dylan and Beatles tunes flowing out of that 44 year old beauty.

[Opinions on a J-50 from 1966?]

I appreciate the comments. I had a 2006 J-45 that I sold about 6 months ago and I'm really starting to miss having a short scale, slope shouldered Gibson in the house.

I have a 1997 Santa Cruz Vintage Artist that is awesome and fills the niche for the Martin D-18 sound, but there is just something to a slope D Gibson.

Any other thoughts are surely welcome.

[Opinions on a J-50 from 1966?]

I'm pondering buying a 1966 Gibson J-50.

It has the adjustable bridge, which is of concern.

In general how is the bracing, sound, etc, on mid 60's J-50's?

Any thoughts or concerns, yea or nay are appreciated.