Rogeliolo Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I've played since I was 14. Now 72. A good friend of mine died a month ago and his widow wants to give 2 Gibson Guitars to the grand children, but would like to know their approximate value before doing so. One is a J-50 with serial number 841168 and the other is an MK-53 with serial number 0021163. My friend was a well known actor and singer and there are photos of him playing at least one of these guitars. If anyone could have an idea of their values, that would be great. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 The usual answer to this question is still the best which is to check and see what they are selling for on Reverb and other such places. The serial number on the J50 is one of those which rolled over so you would have to go by specs to determine which year the guitar was most likely built. Now, if your friend was a well-known actor/singer that might throw a whole new wrinkle into it elevating the guitars up to "celebrity owned" instruments. In that case you might want to contract George Gruhn who for a fee will do a long-distance appraisal. Best of luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Its really tough giving a value sight unseen. The best reference for these would be reverb or gbase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogeliolo Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 Many thanks for your thoughts, I guess they will have to assessed by a specialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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