LuckyJon Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) Hello everyone, I was recently reunited with my great grandmothers Gibson acoustic. Everyone I've showed it too has acted stange about it so I feel as through I may have found something really special. I was wondering if you guys had any tips for identifying it. I was thinking it could be a 30’s j-35 but that’s only a guess. Any info would be amazing. Thanks! -Jon IMG_4553.MOV Edited September 5, 2020 by LuckyJon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 If it’s not on the back of the headstock, it might be inside on the head block. It might be on the inside of the back but hidden by dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 What he said. It can be very faint on the block. The number on my '35 L00 actually disappeared over the last few years. Lucky is a good name for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75 Hummingbird Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Hey , can you give us some pictures to look at ? The video was short and ....well... not so sweet lol . Judging by the pick guard its a j 45 ....rectangular bridge ...1948 `47 ....pic of head stock wil be a real help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 The pickguard looks identical to my 45 J-45 -- but that does not really tell you much. The factory order number (FON) if it has one will be stamped inside on the neck block. Sometimes missing and often hard to read. The headstock pictute will tell the tale. Best, -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyJon Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Hello everyone, sorry for the poor video quality. Here are so more pictures that users have requested. I believe I have solved the mystery.. im thinking its a 30's LG2 but still very open to hear opinions and also opinions on what I should do with it. Thanks everyone for your help!! Edited September 9, 2020 by LuckyJon Auto correct got me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 70's? Based on what? Not the tuners anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Nothing but 70s about that guitar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Can we see a pic of the head stock logo? Like a fine vintage car...take it to a good luthier and get it running, or just ship to me. Edited September 9, 2020 by jedzep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyJon Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 30's**** my fault, auto correct had its own ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jedzep Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 In good 'running' condition it's a fairly desirable and valuable player, so act accordingly. If you're near a reputable shop, bring it in for evaluation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Based on the headstock logo -- 1946 LG-2. I have one of those -- here it is. They did not make LGs in the 30s -- it was introduced in the early 1940s. The wartime LGs had the banner logo -- this logo only happened in or near 1946. Best, -Tom Edited September 9, 2020 by tpbiii 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyJon Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Oh wow, I was pretty far off. Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Rehlmann Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 You find the 1946 Gibson LG2 of your grandmather in a shop with knives on display case with prices? Very unusual 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 The measure-difference between upper and lower bouts seems bigger than the ordinary Ls. Probably just the photo angle. A nice little-big jewel found in a corner of this world (the guitar is glad too). Already looks terrific, but will shine after fix-up. Hope the sound can follow that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyJon Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Haha! The photos are from work (outdoor retail store) I took them as soon as I picked the guitar back up. A local shop took a look at it for me and helped point me on the right track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Grandma had excellent taste- those '46 transitional ones are every bit as good as the banner ones from wwii, best Gibson ever made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) My '46 LG2 also had a script logo, a 1 3/4" nut and the same Kluson double rivet tuners. Edited September 14, 2020 by zombywoof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw1300 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 ZW, why are they called double rivets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 52 minutes ago, vw1300 said: ZW, why are they called double rivets? That is just what I call them. Riveted cog wheel tuners start showing up on Gibsons in late-1942 or 1943. This later version looks like there is a collar around the rivet or a rivet within a rivet (if that makes any sense). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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