Simmo355 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Hi, I'm looking at a J160E but need some advice. The serial number dates it at late 1963 and other features seem to confirm this. However, the neck only has 19 frets as opposed to 20. From what I have read they changed from 19 to 20 around 1955. Any ideas why this would be? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I have read about incidents when Gibsons went back to the factory for repairs/refinishing and were stamped with a new serial number. I'm sure that this was not "standard procedure" but "standard procedure" and "Gibson" don't fit in the same sentence well, especially back then. Any photos would help. If it were me looking a this guitar, I would be looking inside for a factory order number on the headblock. If, for example, it truly is a 1954 or 55 with 19 frets and DID get re-serialized during a repair project, there's a good chance the original factory order number might still be visible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo355 Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted March 5, 2020 Thanks for the information, I'll see if I there is a FON. The serial number is 64210. I've attached some pictures to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 That sunburst definitely looks early 60s to me. Tuners are incorrect for a mid 50s. Intriguing! And that label looks like something left over from an L-5 or L-7 in the 40s. I hope you find a FON starting with an X or a W! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo355 Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted March 5, 2020 Unfortunately there is no FON so the mystery continues. I really am at a bit of a loss as to what to do now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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