Stellarivs Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hello All, Recently a friend of mine GAVE ME an old Gibson guitar. I've researched on the web and still can't be sure of the model. It seems to have no markings or numbers at the neck joint inside of the soundhole. It has ladder type bracing. The only picture I have at the moment is below... It has the Gibson block style logo in gold on the headstock and white plastic tuner keys. I'll try and get more pictures as soon as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfden1 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hello All, Recently a friend of mine GAVE ME an old Gibson guitar. I've researched on the web and still can't be sure of the model. It seems to have no markings or numbers at the neck joint inside of the soundhole. It has ladder type bracing. The only picture I have at the moment is below... It has the Gibson block style logo in gold on the headstock and white plastic tuner keys. I'll try and get more pictures as soon as I can. I assume when you mention ladder bracing that your referring to the bracing of the top, not the back, right? If that's the case, then it's an LG-1, not a J-45, which has always had a x-braced top. whereas the LG-1 had a ladder braced top. What year it is will be the question. Normally, Gibson's in 1946 didn't show FON's on the neckblock, so that would seem a possibility. I doubt it though, since the 1946 model had a rectangular bridge, the one you show has a reverse belly bridge. Please post a photo of the headstock. Also, is the headstock tapered (thicker near the nut tapering toward the end)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Yup...looking like the LG1 or 2 with a bridge replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Lower bout too small for a J45. An LG of some kind. No block logos until 1948, I believe (or perhaps very late 1947), so unlikely to be a 1946. Can't see whether it has a brace/joint thingy running lengthways down the inside-back. If it doesn't it is an LG1. If it does, it's not, and is not ladder braced on the top (where it counts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I have the worst friends. Sweet looking guitar. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 What you appear to have is a 1962-1966 LG-1 with a plastic bridge. The pickguard has been removed. It may have a factory order number stamped on the neck block inside the soundhole, but maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellarivs Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thank You guys so much! It does appear to be an LG 1. I'm a Fender man myself and didn't know too much about Gibson beyond the Les Paul. Interesting that you mention a replaced bridge because when tuned to 440 the back end wants to separate from the body. It also needs a refret. It does still have good tone, all things considered. Again, Thank You Gibson guys for answering my question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mking Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Plus it has the big frets too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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