Rhum55pitt Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hi Folks - I recently bought a used Gibson 12-String B45-12, Made in USA, Serial #06181040, and marked "Second" on the back. I purchased it from a gentlemen who took it as a trade. It appears to be in pretty good condition and doesn't look like it's even been played much. It sounds fantastic. After looking all over the internet I had trouble finding any info about this guitar. The typical orange "Gibson" sticker is not located inside the sound hole. If the serial number is correct (or I did my research correctly) it appears the guitar is from 2001. However, I can't find any info on the 2001 version of the B45-12 anywhere. Can anyone help out by telling me more about it?? I scrolled through the old forum posts and couldn't find much, but did find someone who had one super similar to mine, but their's appeared to be older than I thought this one was. I included photos below, as well as a photo of the one I found on the forum as a reference. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhum55pitt Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Here's the other one I found on here... Didn't seem to be too much info on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 This looks more like a standard slope J- shape to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhum55pitt Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 The body photo is at a bit of a funny angle. It's definitely dreadnought shaped, even when comparing it to my Hummingbird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Based on the serial number, I would think your guitar was made in Nashville in 1977. I first thought it might have been one of the 1991-1992 reissues but those had 14 fret necks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dponzi Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Here's the other one I found on here... Didn't seem to be too much info on it. Rhum55pitt, what you have there is a b45 deluxe. They were made in the 70's, I think 70-79. The one you posted the picture of is mine, its a 76. They are very plain, silkscreen logo, nothing fancy. As zombywoof said, yours is a 77. 75, 76 and 77 they used a serial number decal, and the first 2 digits are the year code, 99 = 75, 00 = 76 and 06 = 77. I had the neck reset on mine, but since then it has been a fantastic playing and sounding guitar. I hope you are enjoying yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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