kennybob Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 i have a gibson byrdland sunburst bigsby in the original california case. i have had it for 42 years played very little. any background info and value would be appreciated. it is in good condition.. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennybob Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 I have attached some info from the Gruhns Guide to Vintage Guitars as well as a copy of our catalog from 1970 from our archive. If you need more info/help finding the exact year of manufacture, just let us know ! thanks for the reply, if it will help the serial number is 35025 kennybob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Hi, if you have any pics could you post it on here? Its kinda an archive of Byrdland guitars. http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/8879-gibson-byrdland-famous-players/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 the serial number is 35025 That serial number would be from 1961. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennybob Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 http://hope i get this right adding short videoIMG_0018.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 http://hope i get this right adding short video A fleeting glimpse of what looks like a really nice guitar.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Wow, that's a rare bird. Worth a pretty penny, to, I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sok66 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 i have a gibson byrdland sunburst bigsby in the original california case. i have had it for 42 years played very little. any background info and value would be appreciated. it is in good condition.. thanks Does appear to be a '61 era Byrdland. Best to have it appraised by a reputable vintage guitar dealer like Gruhn, Mandolin Bros, etc. These were relatively low production guitars. The Florentine cutaway on the '61 era archtops was short lived and not well received by some, may bring down the appraised value a bit. Beautiful guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny W. Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 The Florentine cutaway on the '61 era archtops was short lived and not well received by some, may bring down the appraised value a bit. Beautiful guitar! I feel compelled to disagree with this. Florentine cutaways carved-tops, whether vintage or modern, generally carry a premium. Danny W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcmusic21 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 http://hope i get this right adding short video Just beware most vintage shops want to appraise a guitar at what they would give for the guitar. That being said they can authenticate it and you will then have a better idea. Nice guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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