Indentify my Gibson

[Cristian W]

Hi dear Gibson enthusiasts

My mother passed this down to me, but she could not tell me anything, other than she had this beauty in her possession since she was 18 years old.

 

What I would simply like to know is, What model this guitar is in regards to the following terms:

- 50's, 60's, 70´s

- B-25, B-45, J45, J50

Everything i am sure of is that the Serial # is 811846, and that that should indicate that it was made in either 1966 or 1969

All additional info regarding manufacturer details, or really any details at all, would be much appreciated as well

 

Kindest regards,

Cristian

 

 

Edited February 21, 2022 by Cristian W
chose wrong picture

[Rabs]

Hello and welcome...

You may be better off posting this in the acoustic section... There are people in here who can probably tell you but more in the other section..

Looks nice what ever it is 

[jdgm]

Very nice.

But you must re-post this in the acoustic section (with the pics, should be able to copy>paste) because the real experts hang out there.

Rabs jusr beat me to it!

 

[pohatu771]

It is a B-25-12.

Based on these two pictures alone, I would guess 1966 over 1969, but that could easily be wrong.

By 1969, most B-25-12 models were using a belly-down pin bridge. I don't think this rectangular bridge is original (it would have had an adjustable saddle), but unless it was completely refinished, there is no evidence of any other footprint.

The finish is odd, though. I can't tell if it is a faded sunburst or a darkened natural. Either are possible.