Teresa Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 My father just passed away and I found this old Gibson guitar. I've looked around on the internet and seem to think it's a J-45 but can't find any model numbers on the guitar. Any information would be great to help me out finding out all I can about this guitar. Thanks, Teresa Gibson Guitar.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hello Teresa, first of all, very sorry for the loss of your Dad. It is hard to tell from afar and from the pictures, but it could be a War-time(40's) era J45 with (unfortunately) some bad repairs done to it over its life.By that, I mean it has had some re-finish work and bridge and pickguard re-placement. Things like that certainly lower the 'collector value' but do not diminish the 'sentimental value'. It certainly looks like a Banner Gibson! Your best bet would be to take it to a knowledgeable music store in your area and get an opinion from someone who can physically inspect it. Are you interested in getting it restored? Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Yep, this was at one time a wartime Gibson J-45 (banner era). That refers to the banner on the headstock that says "Only a Gibson Is Good Enough." Those banners were only applied to Gibsons from 1942 until 1946. In my opinion, this one was made between 1944 and 1946 since it appears to have the Maple/Walnut/Maple laminate neck, high logo placement, etc. That's just a guess though. Neat guitar. It looks like it will need $2000 in work to be done up right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Sweet J45... regardless of condition, a Nice Piece... dont give it away if you decide to sell... I will agree though it would take a couple thousand to clean it up though.. you might find some pencil marks inside some where.. http://home.provide.net/~cfh/gibson.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Let us know what area you're in and maybe someone can guide you toward someone to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks for your input! We live in Winchester, VA. Does anyone know of anyone close that could take a look at it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I am not sure how close to you, but I would have recommended this lady.... http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/ Unfortunately , it appears from the website that her health is not good and she has closed up the shop. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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