brian9955 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I'm looking at getting a '69 Gibson Heritage online. The owner says the back & sides are made of Brazilian rosewood. There's a repaired split (few inches) close to the neck (see picture). Owner is asking $600. Anyone think it's a good deal and i should go for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 A '69 can be made with either solid or laminate rosewood. I have heard all kinds of ways you can supposedly easily identify which the guitar is made with - whether it has the smaller tort scratchplate or the large black Epi-looking one, whether it sports a top or bottom belly bridge and so on. I would definitely do some homework before buying although $600 seems cheap enough even for a laminate body guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 The '69 Heritage should have a laminate back & sides. Just from looking at your pictures of the back and soundhole, the wood grain does not appear to match, indicating a laminate. Imho, $600 would still be a good price if the tone is decent and structural stability is not compromised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 You should give it go - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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