Gibson Citation Model 645

[nishnawbe]

I have recently inherited a Citation Model 645 that is 17 years old but in excellent condition. It has been well maintained through the years. What can you tell me about this guitar?

[QuestionMark]

I am unable to find any record of a Gibson acoustic guitar from the early 1990's named a Citation Model 645. Are you sure it is a Citation or a Citation 645? Is it a Gibson? What name is on the headstock?

 

QM

[guitarstrummer]

I was able to find this information doing an Internet search. Does this look like yours?

 

http://vintage-guitars.blogspot.com/2005/11/gibson-citation-guitar.html

 

http://myjazzhome.com/gibcit2.shtml

[Guest]

Isn't that a "Citation J-45", made during the 90th Anniversary year, i.e., 1984?

 

Fred

[guitarstrummer]

I think we may need more information or perhaps pictures to see what he actually has.

[guitarstrummer]

I've looked everywhere I can think of and can't seem to match that model "645" up to anything. Fred's theory could makes a lot of sense if the "6" was possibly misinterrpreted and is actually a "J".

[ksdaddy]

There was a line of Japanese guitars in the 70s with the brand name Citation. I remember seeing the ads in GP. Suppose that's what it is?

[guitarstrummer]

I thought of that too. But since he said it was a Gibson, I was assuming it probably had Gibson on the headstock. I think we need pictures.