Bentj50 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 My father who recently passed away left me his Gibson guitar. He and I used to play together a lot. His guitar is in need of some repair and I am in search of the best Trusted choice in My general area. The guitar is well over 30+ years old, it has no model tag, I am also looking for any information that anyone might know about this particular guitar. Thank you, bentley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentj50 Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 Think it’s a J50 from mid-60’s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 22 minutes ago, Bentj50 said: Think it’s a J50 from mid-60’s It probably is. And the guitar is not that far from being saved. Some wrecks far beyond this stage are taken to the hospital and being cured'n'revived. A highly exciting situation - have fun and take care as you go. Ouh, , , and let's hear it when you get that far. Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyd Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Looks like my 1965 J-50 ADJ after a really rough night. 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Where are you located ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) Based on the belly up wood bridge I would guess the guitar rolled out of Kalamazoo between 1964 and 1967. There will be a serial number impressed into the back of the headstock which, as Gibson at times rolled numbers over, may or may not tell you the exact year. But I have seen (and owned) guitars which based on your photos appear to have been in far worse condition than your father's. As Dave F says if you let us know where you are located somebody might be able to recommend a good repair guy. Edited August 13, 2021 by zombywoof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Looks great! agree with others- narrow nut and thick pickguard, belly up bridge puts it right in the mid to late 60s. the skinny neck takes a little getting used to but not impossible. depending on whether those are deep divots in the fretboard near the headstock or just some grime built up, it shouldnt take too much to get it going again. glad you've got something tangible to remember you father by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 It's certainly worth saving.... people on here could recommend a luthier who could do the work, but without knowing where you are, that's not possible. It'll cost some, and if you can't even afford shoes, might be tough! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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