gibson byrdland

[kennybob]

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

[kennybob]

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

[dem00n]

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/

[L5Larry]

the serial number is 35025

 

That serial number would be from 1961.

[kennybob]

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[Versatile]

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A fleeting glimpse of what looks like a really nice guitar....

 

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[Lungimsam]

Wow, that's a rare bird. Worth a pretty penny, to, I imagine.

[sok66]

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!

[Danny W.]

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.

[Dcmusic21]

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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!