silence2-38554 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I just picked up this vintage acoustic at an estate sale for $300. I figure really any Gibson is worth that, so now I just need to figure out what I got! I've been doing research for about 4 hours now and can't seem to find any pictures of a guitar that matches it. It's a small body acoustic, all Mahogany, no pick guard. It's most unique characteristic is that where the top meets the sides, that edge is rounded, not a 90 degree angle. Pictures below: IMG_1516 by kaldenyates, on Flickr IMG_1515 by kaldenyates, on Flickr IMG_1517 by kaldenyates, on Flickr IMG_1522 by kaldenyates, on Flickr IMG_1518 by kaldenyates, on Flickr IMG_1519 by kaldenyates, on Flickr IMG_1520 by kaldenyates, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Looks like a refinished LG-0. Luckily they left the headstock untouched. Cool guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 1961 (again- we just had an inquiry here about an LG from 1961 the other day) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 It looks to be all F'ed up...Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 As stated above, it appears to be a 1961 LGO that has been "customized", probably including at least a partial refinish. The rounded-over joint between the top and the sides is probably the result of a deteriorated nitrocellulose top binding, which is common in this model. Once that started to go, someone probably peeled it all off and ran a router with a round-over bit around the top. In very good condition, these typically fetch around $500. At best, this one is worth about what you paid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 How does it play and sound? I have a Gibson F-25 that had a rather dodgy refinish on the top which pretty much voided any collector's value but it sure does sound wonderful regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silence2-38554 Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Well, since it sounds like we paid about what it's worth, I guess we'll keep it! What's funny is the rounded edge on the top is what I really like about it! My dad is a luthier & I've done a pretty good amount of guitar repair, though mostly on electrics. This poor thing needs to have the bridge re-seated, a small crack in the back glued, an inlay replaced & the truss rod cover replaced. Aside from maintenance-related repairs, are there any modifications people commonly do to LG-0's? I've heard that enlarging the sound hole can help quite a bit, but by how much? Since it's already been devalued, I figure I might as well make it play & sound as good as possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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