washburned Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Hi I’m considering taking in a clean 47 j45 in a trade. I’m hoping to get a better idea as to it’s value. All original no worked needed non original case. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) Sounds awesome! W/O pics, 7K and up, is my guess.https://reverb.com/item/59643954-gibson-j-45-1947-with-custom-calton-case Edited August 28, 2022 by jedzep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washburned Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 I 24 minutes ago, jedzep said: Sounds awesome! W/O pics, 7K and up, is my guess.https://reverb.com/item/59643954-gibson-j-45-1947-with-custom-calton-case thanks that’s the only one I have seen for comparison. I was thinking that one priced high even for that condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) Can't really help on this one as since I made that solemn oath no more Gibsons built in the 1930s or 1940s I have not been keeping up with price tags. Reverb, completed eBay auctions (and others such as Heritage) and the VPG would be your best bets although the latter tends to quote values on the high side. And before anyone asks, I have been an oak when it comes to sticking to my vow. Surprisingly it has not proven to be a hardship as I have not even been tempted by anything. I even turned down a 1947 National 1155 (a Gibson J50 without a truss rod) which I had been patiently waiting on to come up for sale locally for a couple of years. Also, I am assuming the year of the build of the guitar you are looking at is based on features as it was common for Gibsons to not have FONs from later in 1945 into maybe early 1948. Edited August 28, 2022 by zombywoof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, washburned said: I thanks that’s the only one I have seen for comparison. I was thinking that one priced high even for that condition. Those Calton cases are $1500 new. So with depreciation, the case kicks it up $1100 -1200? Maybe. And if you have never seen the YT video about them they, and I am not kidding, take a blow torch too, throw it off a roof, and smash into it with a truck. It is all done it one long shot. Edited August 28, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Those Calton cases are $1500 new. So with depreciation, the case kicks it up $1100 -1200? Maybe. And if you have never seen the YT video about them they, and I am not kidding, take a blow torch too, throw it off a roof, and smash into it with a truck. It is all done it one long shot. Those old ones are built tanks and are just about as heavy. I had one but sold it and got this more modern one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washburned Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Those Calton cases are $1500 new. So with depreciation, the case kicks it up $1100 -1200? Maybe. And if you have never seen the YT video about them they, and I am not kidding, take a blow torch too, throw it off a roof, and smash into it with a truck. It is all done it one long shot. So with that being accounted for what do you think that 47 should go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 If you can play it and it sings to you, 7-8K. If there's a return option, all the better. If not, and for some reason you don't bond, someone else will. I don't think I could ever pay that much for a guitar, not being that good a player, but most guitars are great for comparison research on the climb to that special keeper. I keep playing the game in my price range, stress and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I look at guitars as things I'm renting anyway. In the end, we're all just renting stuff. I love my '50 J50. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I do not feel like I own or rent my 1942 J50. I feel like I have been appointed its caretaker. I have never felt like that about any other guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I think the concept of our not owning important stuff is more akin to the Native American Indians who felt they did't own the land. They respected it probably more than they would have if they thought they owned it. Probably wouldn't want to buy back Manhattan Island today !! I accept the fact that someday I will have moved on, but my 4 instruments will still be here long after. And it makes me happy to believe they will give others as much joy as they give me - hopefully my 4 kids ! Most of what we own today is 'disposable' or short-lived. And the batteries even more so. Caretaker is a good way of looking at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 16 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Those Calton cases are $1500 new. So with depreciation, the case kicks it up $1100 -1200? Maybe. And if you have never seen the YT video about them they, and I am not kidding, take a blow torch too, throw it off a roof, and smash into it with a truck. It is all done it one long shot. Hence that city's motto: "Keep Austin Weird." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 53 minutes ago, fortyearspickn said: Hence that city's motto: "Keep Austin Weird." Been to Austin. It's not that weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 1 hour ago, fortyearspickn said: I think the concept of our not owning important stuff is more akin to the Native American Indians who felt they did't own the land. They respected it probably more than they would have if they thought they owned it. Probably wouldn't want to buy back Manhattan Island today !! I accept the fact that someday I will have moved on, but my 4 instruments will still be here long after. And it makes me happy to believe they will give others as much joy as they give me - hopefully my 4 kids ! Most of what we own today is 'disposable' or short-lived. And the batteries even more so. Caretaker is a good way of looking at it. Since none of my kids have any interest in the guitar my plan for what happens to them beyond the grave is that whatever my wife does not want will be given away to friends. But the caretaker thing relates to one guitar and one only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Been to Austin. It's not that weird. It used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) 22 hours ago, Buc McMaster said: It used to be. The Beatles used to be together as a band. Stuff changes. The only weird thing I saw in Austin when I was there, was a guy riding his beach cruiser bicycle totally naked down a major street. Other than that it was like many other places I’ve been. Edited August 30, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) Not sure what any of tis has to do with a '47 Gibson. But it at least gives me a chance to share some of Carla Olson and The Textones music. Edited August 30, 2022 by zombywoof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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