jlg1963 Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 I am not a music guy at all, so I need some help, I figure this is a place to find some experts. My Father-in-law passed away from alzhiemers a little over a year ago and my mother asked me to find out some info about his guitar. She was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and needs some money for an operation. She does not really want to sell the guitar but my need to since it is just sitting in a closet now. It always sounded great when Henry played it for us, and he always seem to think it was valuable. But we do not know Any help would be appreciated.
JuanCarlosVejar Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 It's a J 45 . Looks as though it could ave been made between 1969-75
BigKahune Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 . Maybe a 1968 J-45. It could be worth a tidy sum depending on the shape, sound and playability - guessing over $1000 up to maybe $2000.
L5Larry Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 I can't be sure from the back of headstock photo provided, but it kind of looks like a volute to me. If so, that would put it in the 70-72 range, which would also change it's value.
jlg1963 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Posted October 24, 2011 . Maybe a 1968 J-45. It could be worth a tidy sum depending on the shape, sound and playability - guessing over $1000 up to maybe $2000. That would be a big help right now. Are there things she should know about it just sitting and not being used? I would hate to see a nice guitar go to waste just for sentimental attachment. I can't be sure from the back of headstock photo provided, but it kind of looks like a volute to me. If so, that would put it in the 70-72 range, which would also change it's value. Pardon the ignorance but what is "Volute" and how can I tell for sure?
BigKahune Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 Here's a volute - added thickness at the bottom of the back headstock/neck area to add strength - found on Gibson's from the 70s. Let us know if it's got a volute. Here's no volute - smooth
jlg1963 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Posted October 24, 2011 Here's a volute - added thickness at the bottom of the back headstock/neck area to add strength - found on Gibson's from the 70s. Let us know if it's got a volute. Here's no volute - smooth There was no Volute. I now wish I had shot that picture a touch futher back than i did. Thank you so much for the clarification
j45nick Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 The serial number and characteristics suggest this is a 1970 model. This is a square shoulder dred-shaped body, which is the least desirable form the J-45 took. If it is a 1970, it also probably has a double x-braced top, which can negatively effect tone. Unfortunately, this particular combination of features does not generally bring a premium from J-45 collectors, so it should be considered a player's guitar, and priced accordingly. To try to estimate its value, look at asking prices and comparable sales on ebay for 1970-72 J-45's. The price will likely be significantly lower than for a round-shoulder J-45 of a year earlier. Production of round-should J-45's stopped sometime in 1969 according to most sources. Only guitars that are actually "sold" matter in this analysis. Asking prices may not reflect sales prices. It looks to be in very nice condition, which will help the price.
JuanCarlosVejar Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 I agree that the square shoulder J 45 is not as sought after as the rounder one. but some guitars from tat period (from 69 through te 70's) sound great Paul Weller has one he has used it for a long time if yours sounds as good or close to this one I'm sure you can get a good price http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGl7T4QR3TU take care
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