Packy32 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I have an old acoustic Gibson that has been in my family since new, the story I was told that it is probably a 1939 as my great uncle bought it before ww2, the guitar had been past down to me from my grandfather. The only marks I can see through the sound hole inside are stamps that I believe the first is maybe an (8), then clearly see a (25a), followed by red ink pen handwriting with (26-). I’ve had it a few years I’m just hoping to find out what model and year it is. If anybody has any info I’d appreciate it, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I believe bluesking here has one just like this. With luck he will chime in with more details. I believe it's an L-50, but the black versions have a special name. Yours looks really, really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Yes, it looks a bit like my 1935 Gibson Black Special #4.... Sketchy details around the internet if you search. ie: https://reverb.com/item/5835033-gibson-black-special-4-arch-top-acoustic-guitar-1937-ser-581-c-9 But mine is basically a Gibson L50 with a flat back (great for acoustic blues, I have been told) and painted black - most were handed to Gibson dealers, I was also told. Mine has a big V neck that is identical almost to my necks on my Waterloo WL-14s and I had a Schatten Bridge pickup exchanged for the original bridge (still in the case).: BluesKing777. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Both of those are cool looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Would not a 1935 archtop be X braced and have the "two hump" top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvi Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Gruhns guide to vintage guitars was a great pre-net source for info as well as other BOOKS !!! (remember books ?)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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