Charles Obscure Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hi! I'm new to the forum, and was wondering if you folks could assist me in identifying what model is my Gibson 12-string acoustic. It's missing the truss rod cover and pickguard. The serial number is 955232, there are no markings inside. I think iit may be a 1968, but I'm not sure. Here is a picture: If you need some more specific pictures of the tuners, etc., I could do that. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 It looks like a B-45-12 to me. How's it sound? robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticat Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Welcome to the forum, Charles Obscure. Looks like a B-25-12 or B-45-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Obscure Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 Thanks for the replies! Robroy, it sounds very good. It was given to me in somewhat poor condition, as the bridge was starting to pull up from the top, among other things. I had it repaired and it's a joy to play. I'd like to find a replacement pickguard and truss rod cover to dress it up a bit. Acousticat, thank you for the info. Is there a place to find history and pictures of these guitars? I'm curious to see similar models. Most of the pictures of B25N guitars I've been able to find have a large pickguard and don't have the triangle inlays in the headstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticat Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 You may want to buy a copy of Gibson's Fabulous Flat-Top guitar. Or, Gibson Guitars 100 Years of an American Icon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Chas--Rob has it. B45-12, dreadnaught 12 string once preferred by Leo Kottke. (A'cat; the B25-12 is Gibsons concert -size 12) Check this link for specs-- http://www.provide.net/~cfh/gibson.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Here's mine for comparison. Mine needs A LOT of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticat Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 You might want to use this link for more info....http://vintage-guitars.blogspot.com/2005/10/gibson-b-guitars.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Charles, I got my B-25-12 in similar condition to yours; the bridge was pulling up and the middle of the soundboard was sinking in. I had the bridge re-glued and the installed a JLD bridge doctor that brought the soundboard up quite a bit. I think I was kind of lucky that it turned out so nice because the action just fell into place and everything. It's a nice playing and wonderful sounding 12 stringer. I've heard great things about the B-45-12 too. Congratulations on yours! Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I don't know what's going on with the site, but even refreshing the screen isn't making the pics bigger. Seems there are still some bugs with the site.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Go figure after I post all pics on the page enlarged. Yep probably a '68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 It's 1970 or later. 12 fret neck joint and pin bridge. The 900000 serial number range was used during 1970-75 also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticat Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 New link for vintage guitars... http://www.guitarHQ.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Thanks, Sal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Have you tried the Guitar Dater Project. I plugged your sn in but came up blank. There is additional information you can select in this 'dater' for vintage guitars. Give that a try. http://www.guitardaterproject.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Obscure Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks for the info, everyone! TommyK, I put the serial number and details about the stamping and came up with: Your guitar was made at the Kalamazoo or Nashville Plant , USA approximately in: 1970, 1971 or 1972 I'm guessing that it shouldn't be too difficult to find a replacement pickguard and truss rod cover. It's kinda ugly with that old glue patch there. Any recommendations for a source from you experts out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Any Gibson dealer should be able to order you a truss rod cover and pickguard. You can also buy after market ones. Here is a source for truss rod covers. http://www.custominlay.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=149 Here is a source for pickguards. http://securityassuredsites.com/cgi-bin/guitargal/commerce.cgi?product=Accessories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I was at a Bluegrass Jam Saturday. Thanks to Gibson Forums and all you super smart Gibsonites, I knew that the guit tar a feller was playin' was a B-25 (or B-45). It had the larger upper bout in proportion to the lower and the unique pick guard. Next time I see him I'll ask which it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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