John Lee Walker Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 A friend called me today from LA, said he was talking to a guy there who is apparently in dire financial trouble and selling some guitars. Said he had a mint '64 Gibson J-45 in black finish w/white pickguard for sale and he is asking $1500!! He said it didn't have a scratch on it, and the case looked new, too. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Just not possible. I got the guy's number and called him and had him read the sticker for me, which read 'Custom Shop Factory', then told him it wasn't an original, but a reissue. Maybe I sounded a tad bit disappointed? He reiterated with an offer of $1000, said he had to sell. I did my best to mask the excitement in my voice as I did the Happy Dance in my hotel. Did a wire bank transfer, it's in the brown truck tomorrow:) Yeah, I definitely got GAS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Damn you John Lee Walker......lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Walker Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Dang me, dang me, they oughta take a rope and hang me High from the highest treeeee Hopefully it's mahogany:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Walker Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Oh, by the way, it's actually not a '64' reissue, but a FVG '68 reissue. For a guy with so many guitars, he sure didn't seem to know a lot about them. Told me he sold an ebony Dove last week for $900. The old adage 'one man's loss is another man's gain' rang true for me today. I lived in Las Vegas for a while in the 80s, and the only thing I really miss about that city are their wonderful pawnshops. They had some of the best guitar deals I've ever seen. I bought my '62 Tele at a Vegas pawnshop in '87 for $650. Those were the days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 pics, pics, we need pics, jlw!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Great find John.... I would keep that guy's number on speed dial and call him weekly to see what else he had for sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hey John Lee There are some really good deals on used guitars, these days. A buyer's market if you will. I picked up a J-45 Historic the other day for $900. Looks like prices are dropping on ebay too. Not that this is necessarily a good thing, unless your looking to buy. Not too good if your wanting to sell!! Congrats to you, on your J-45. I love mine, & have wanted one for a long time. Been eyeballing one at GC, $1999.00. No way on earth I could afford that right now. The impossible dream!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Nice One John Lee. Pictures!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWilson Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Great one, John Lee, I think you're gonna' love it. Sounds interesting to look at and we definitely need photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOESTONE Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Nice score :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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