Kayti Sullivan Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Hello, I just acquired a Gibson LG-0 with a spruce top and a rosewood bridge. Weird ugly brownish finish on the mahogany. Wondering how old it is. The guy I bought it from didn't seem to know. I tried the serial number website, and they said they couldn't find the number. (?!) the serial number is A005229, anybody got any ideas? I am really liking the instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 The serial number indicates it was built between 1973 and 1975. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I do not believe I have ever seen a spruce top LG-0 from that late a date. Those I have run across dated to the late-1960s. They are quite a bit harder to find than the standard all-mahogany guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayti Sullivan Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 On 9/7/2019 at 7:44 AM, zombywoof said: I do not believe I have ever seen a spruce top LG-0 from that late a date. Those I have run across dated to the late-1960s. They are quite a bit harder to find than the standard all-mahogany guitars. It has a Rosewood bridge, if that helps date it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phili Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 How about a serial number on a supposed 1959 LG O as 106973 and a plastic bridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 The plastic bridge first appears on the LG-0 in 1962. 1963 is the closest year to the serial number given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I can understand where Gibson may well have believed an ADJ saddle bridge could do everything for a flattop it did for an archtop while adding convenience. And I can see where they may have thought an oversized laminate bridge plate was preferable to going to an an overall heavier build to support that bridge. But what engineering problem a hollow plastic bridge attached to the guitar by large screws could have solved is beyond me leaving the only benefit being cost cutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 8 hours ago, zombywoof said: I can understand where Gibson may well have believed an ADJ saddle bridge could do everything for a flattop it did for an archtop while adding convenience. And I can see where they may have thought an oversized laminate bridge plate was preferable to going to an an overall heavier build to support that bridge. But what engineering problem a hollow plastic bridge attached to the guitar by large screws could have solved is beyond me leaving the only benefit being cost cutting. Absolutely. The adjustable plastic version can provide a uniquely satisfying tone without compromising structural stability, while imho, the non-adjustable version has no redeeming qualities whatsoever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phili Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Thank you ALL for chiming in with the helpful info. I can't believe Gnome Recording Studios in Nashville is balking at my request for a full refund! Claims the prior owner to David at Gnome he bought it new in 1959. That may be the case, but that unfortunately is their problem, not mine. Unless REVERB is a sham and will not back my case for a full refund in the case of this Fraudulent Advertising by Gnome. I will keep the group apprised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phili Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Well- this is where I am now. Very disappointed with the seller Gnome Recording Studios who keeps trying to deflect this into a "repair" issue as I pointed out the warped bridge and he thinks $250 that reverb threw at me (a bone for sure, and I don't mean nut, though nice pun there) towards what ever fix I want. Great, but as you all know, a 1962 is not desirable as the 1959 I sought. Rosewood bridge and all. So, $250 won't turn it into a busted headstock 1962, BUT $600 returned to me would perform the same thing. a satisfied customer at the end of the day. This whole transaction has turned sour with Gnome Recording Studios and I am solely dependent upon REVERB to step to the plate and negate this sale. Thanks for all the support you "Gibsonites" hear on this site have given me. Wish me Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phili Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Well, reverb has rec'd my most recent request to void the sale, but Gnome remains steadfast that I'm trying so scam him! Ball is in REVERB's court to examine the facts and hopefully render me whole through a full refund. This was my reply to David at Gnome who still insists he is in the right as he "thought" it was a 1959, not a 1962. Sumum*****! Hah! You may be good David, but, you're not that good. Have at it my man. The truth is the best defense and a bridge that has warped due to age on a 1962/3 LG O cannot be defended as damage incurred during shipping. You are in the wrong here and I do not understand why you are not addressing the issue of having sold me a "product not as described" and refuse to honor REVERB's terms & conditions. This is really pitiful, especially for a commercial operation (Gnome Recording Studios/Gnome Recording) - Nashville TN) too!You lower yourself to accusing me of attempting to fraud you! I sincerely hope you shall rue the day you thought to flog your frauds off on REVERB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 12:04 AM, Phili said: How about a serial number on a supposed 1959 LG O as 106973 and a plastic bridge? 1959 would have and S-prefix factory order number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 13 hours ago, j45nick said: 1959 would have and S-prefix factory order number. Even more simple, it also would not have a six digit FON/serial number never mind one I assume is stamped on the back of the headstock. It brings me back to the "good old days" before the internet and books containing the info you needed to date an old Gibson. Even if you were dealing with somebody with a ton of experience unless there was a sales slip tucked inside the best they could often do was to narrow it down to a period such as WWII, mid- to late-1950s, early-1960s and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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