onewilyfool Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 The pickguard looks a little suspect, no label in the soundhole, the Gibson name on the headstock looks a little close to the top, like maybe an Epiphone headstock was cut down???? Just looks funky to me.....any opinions???? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/msg/1745571426.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Well..... it looks correct to me. I agree there are some things on it that look screwy but that's just the way they were then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA83 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Really ksdaddy? The top of that headstock looks terrible, no definition in the curves. And the pick guard looks too big. But I'm no expert... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Yep. They did some heinous things in the early 70s. Wide headstock, which throws things out of proportion automatically, sometimes the logos were in odd places, the lack of headstock overlay (can't really tell on this one whether it has one or not). For a time they seemingly had a variation in the teardrop guard and they sometimes looked oddly small or large. Very inconsistent time I guess. This one may even have a laminated back. I don't see a center strip. One thing I can't answer but I'll toss it out there anyway. Around this time they went to a 25.5" scale. The fingerboard was longer of course. So did they shift the position of the soundhole? If they did, and yet used teardrop guards that were meant for the 'old' soundhole position, that would place the guard even closer to the bridge. If anyone here has a 70s square shoulder Gibson, how about you measure from the body edge (14th fret) to the edge of the soundhole? I have a '64 SJ (24.75") we can compare it to. I also have a '91 J30 which may have a 25.5 scale.... never noticed I guess. Back to the one on CL..... it may be a great guitar but it's so UN-Gibson I don't know if I could enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Craigslist, is not the best for posting pics. They never come out good. I've posted stuff on there & the pics posted there, always make things look like crap!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I might add, I do like Craigslist, because you can find locally, & go & look for yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 If anyone here has a 70s square shoulder Gibson' date=' how about you measure from the body edge (14th fret) to the edge of the soundhole? I have a '64 SJ (24.75") we can compare it to. I also have a '91 J30 which may have a 25.5 scale.... never noticed I guess. Back to the one on CL..... it may be a great guitar but it's so UN-Gibson I don't know if I could enjoy it.[/quote'] Yeah got a SS J45 but can't be trusted with a tape measure! Sharp implements have been confiscated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Cloth tape measure like a tailor would use. They won't confiscate them. Don't ask me how I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fp Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Whats wrong with it ? It's a 1970 J 50 thats whats wrong with it. Before some of you jump on me for that statement, I know some of these 70's Gibsons are decent sounding but you got to admit this period for Gibson produced some really ugly guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltonwce Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 My early 70's J-45 doesn't have the tear drop pick guard but the Southern J pick guard. From 14 th fret to center of sound hole 6". Long scale 25 1/2". From edge of head stock to N in Gibson 1/4". The bridge on that J-50 looks too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 You mean other than the fact that it is a 1970s Gibson? Sorry, I had to say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 This 70's Gibson is one of the 'good ones'. I would put the tone of this Jumbo , right up there with any of them. Not too hard on the eyes either... [img][/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pescadore Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 My 70's J-50 does not have a tear drop pickguard. Headstock looks weird to me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Whats wrong with it ? It's a 1970 J 50 thats whats wrong with it. Took the words from my mouth, FP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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