duluthdan Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 This 1957 J-50 traveled the world with the front band for the Smothers Brothers. Replaced the adjustable bridge with a fixed bridge, neck reset, all new frets, added a K&K. Includes the original Lifton case. I will try to sell this locally near Aspen, Colorado for $5,000. Does that price seem reasonable? The progression of my MS is making it more and more difficult to play, and so it only makes sense to downsize my little rack of guitars a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 So sorry to hear that it is making it more and more difficult to do the Smile Fierce attitude that you've been known for around these parts. You'll be in the thoughts of many, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) Sorry to hear that physical limits are starting to get in the way of things. These mid/late 50's slope-J's (J-45, J-50, SJ, CW) are often great all-around guitars. They tend to be dry and direct, without a lot of sustain but with good projection. Not sure if it's the straight tapered-end bracing (rather than scalloped) that makes them sound different from late 40's/early 50's slope-J's with scalloped bracing, but there is a subtle difference, despite the very strong family resemblance. Here's a good demo from Toby Walker on one that is perfectly suited to his playing style, which I love: 1956 J-50 Edited October 13, 2019 by j45nick error corrected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 dd - very sorry to hear that. best to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Sorry to hear Dan. I'll keep you in my prayers. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Not sure about the price, but seems in the ballpark to me. My best to you Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I am surely sorry to hear of your situation and hope only the best for you. And given the provenance of that guitar I would say $5K is certainly a fair price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Sorry to hear about your troubles, Dan. Keep making music as best you can. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliasphobias Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 I recently ran my '57 J50 on Reverb (original but for string pins and tuner buttons), no cracks, neck hasn't been reset nor need it. I didn't have the original Lifton case but offered it with a Gibson T.V. , luggage style, case. In the couple months of it running, the best offer I got was $3800. I didn't need to sell it, was just in a mood to, so I kept it. I hope it works out well for you Dan. Sorry to hear of the M.S. progression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSoxBiker Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 DD . I can't help you with the price. I do wish more good days than bad days in your fight. Best wishes and all, and I hope you can do something musical each day. Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 From what Ive seen out there. You might be in the ball park. Hope things get better for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livemusic Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Very sorry to hear of your challenge, Dan, hope the best for you. The old guitar is nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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