nealski Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 How can I date my Gibson acoustic? I have a J-50 Deluxe that I think is from the 1970s, and I'm looking to find out its value. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Post pics here with the serial number. We might be able to narrow down the date and help you find out how original it is. As to value.... anybody's guess. To post pics, upload them to a hosting site and put the links here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealski Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 Will do. I've looked all over for the serial but can't find it. Wait! Is it on the back of the guitar head? I'll check and post. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealski Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 The serial is either A860607 or A860807. I'll get the photos up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 The letter A followed by 6 digits is typically 1973 to 1975. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pescadore Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 1973 to 75 I have one. According to Gibson they can't narrow it down more than that. Depending on condition somewhere close to $1200.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Didn't Gibson go back to the 17 degree headstock pitch around 1973? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I've seen that statement in print but I haven't noticed the difference between 14 or 17 on any Gibson I've handled from that era. I haven't paid attention I guess. I think as time has passed we have collectively become more aware of little details. I remember back in '76 a guy told me about Fender neck plates and (at that time) a Pre-CBS had no "F" and a CBS one had an "F". Sounds like Fender 101 nowadays but back then we felt like we were engaged in corporate espionage. It's wonderful that we pay attention to this stuff now. I enjoy the challenge of figuring out guitars' date and such. I bet the average guitar freak (like us) could run circles around the average dealer/collector of 30 years ago. Lot of misinformation out there though. One big mistake is a assuming the manufacturer knows all. Common sense maybe, but they don't always document stuff. Think about your own job. Let's say you use a computer in your job. Imagine getting a phone call from someone asking what brand and model of keyboard you were using in August 2002? Cripe I can't even remember what I ate yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guth Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 ksdaddy, those ^^^^^ are some wonderful observations! All the best, Guth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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