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How Much Is My Gibson Guitar Worth ?
Whenever you are dealing with vintage gibson guitars or any vintage guitar nobody can determine its true value ,
Guitar vintage price guides can only give you a ball park figure on how much its worth , but there are also many factors that determine the price of a vintage guitar .
The seller usually knows basically how much its worth , but its true value really depends on the buyer and how much he loves and values that particular guitar .
Who's the buyer ? ( Collector ? Reseller ? Enthusiast ? )
The buyer sometimes can determine the price ,and can play a major factor on how much money you can get for your guitar . For example , true collectors usually pay more than what
its actually worth because they tend to keep their guitars for investments , and they know their historic values . Resellers on the other hand tend to care less about the guitar and more about price to make profits .
Is it all original ?
If the guitar is all original and in mint condition prices can be valued at more than 150% than what its worth in any vintage guitar price guide , and sometimes 200% if its a hard to find rare guitar .
Has it been modified ? ( Repainted ...etc )
If a guitar has been refurbished in anyway especially on the guitars body or neck ,prices can drop up to 50 to 75% of its true value , therefore before buying any vintage guitar make sure you make a vintage connoisseur take a look at it .
How many guitars were produced ? ( limited edition ? rare ? )
The number of guitars made during its time can also raise prices and determine its collectibilty, if the guitar is highly sought after ( high demand - low supply ) , obviously you can get more money for it .
Note : All guitar prices for the gibson guitars on this web site are only estimated prices presuming that the guitar is in fairly good condition and all original , they are according to 4 different guitar price guides and rounded off to the nearest dollar ,
you can use it as a vintage guitar price guide but do not rely on these prices to buy or sell vintage gibson guitars , there are
many factors that can determine a price for used , old or collectible guitars .I strongly recommend you make an expert or collector examine and value the guitar before buying or selling any vintage guitars regardless if its a gibson , gretsch or fender ....domenic
If you have any vintage gibson guitars that are posted on this site ,you are always welcome to post a review,comment or detailed features ,im sure other guitar players who visit us would love to know ... Domenic
Important Note : Due to the overwhelming amount of comments on this blog i cannot answer all the questions although id love to . You can still post questions hopefully some of our viewers can help you out ... Thank You
Important Note : Due to the overwhelming amount of comments on this blog i cannot answer all the questions although id love to . You can still post questions hopefully some of our viewers can help you out ... Thank You
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 386 Newer› Newest»Okay a little old lady I know wants to get rid of her late husbands guitar. Gibson b25-12n 12 string acoustic. It looks in great shape. If anyone could tell me any info on this guitar it would be awesome. Old lady cant afford appraisal so I'm trying my best. Thanks.
hi dauna ,
these gibson guitars were introduced in 1962 and were discontinued in 77 .
according to the guitar price guide your guitar is worth $900 to $1200 if its a 60s model and $700 to $900 if its a 70s model.
Presuming its in good condition and all original.
Hello,
I have a 1962 (or so) Les Paul Custom, all original. It has a "2" stamped before the serial number - indicating a second, I believe. This plays like a dream. What is approximate value? I do not see many Customs on your site.
Thanks.
Dave
hi dave ,
i would definitely have to see the guitar to value it , during the sixties gibson made some signicant changes to their les paul custom guitars that can determine the price value.
However ,Gibson les paul custom reviews will be posted by this month along with their prices , im sure it will help you determine or give you an idea on how much your les paul custom is worth ...domenic
Thanks, Domenic;
I will check back for reviews and pricing. My LP Custom has really seen the road. Belt rubbed the finish off to the wood grain on back. Gold finish is worn from machine heads. It looks the part of a 40 year-old-instrument that has been played extensively.
Even in well-played state, I need to get a sense if this is a "collector" piece. If it is, I want to take it out of rotation.
Thanks,
Dave
Hey, I just inherited a Gibson from my late Father-in-law. The best we can remember, he said he bought it in the early 70's and it's fairly clearly printed in it J-60ADJ. Everything I can find on the J-60's though says they didn't make them that far back. Am I missing something?
-Dave
there were no j-60 guitars made in the seventies. Not according to the gibson literature i have .
I have a 1961 Gibson Kalamazoo KG, origionally with two single-coil pickups and a bolt-on tremolo. Since the guitar is in peices and has been repainted two times before I inhereted it, i decided to overhaul it with Dimarzio fast track 1 and chopper humbucking pickups, a leo kwan bridge, and mini goto tuning machines, as well as a red pearl pickguard (custom made and ordered) and cherry red pain along with a tung oil neck finish. I think it will be pretty badass. However, since I'll be spending close to 500 bucks redoing this thing, i would like to know what it would have been worth in its glory days.
it depends what you want to do with the guitar , if you like the guitar and you want to play on it and keep it maybe its worth spending $500 on it
but if its to resell i wouldnt invest $500 for a gibson kalamazoo kg
They are worth today around $300 to $400 all original and in good condition .
my opinion .
I just bought a SJN C/W acoustic, I believe a '68. It sounds awesome and plays like butter, which is why I bought it. I think someone has replaced the adjustable bridge with a later, non-adjustable version. No other modifications as far as I can tell. It has a hairline crack in the top, from just below the bridge to near the bottom -- about 8 inches long. It also has slight buzz or dead fret on high strings at about 14 - 16, (where I never play). Anyone have an opinion about what, if any, repairs I should have done? The retailer had light-guage strings on it due to the crack and I'd sort of like to go to mediums. Thanks, Phil
Hi phil,im a luthier and i repair only vintage guitars, i strongly recommend you take it to a professional guitar luthier in your area who knows what he's doing,
i don't see how anybody can help you without seeing the repairs on your guitar.
there can be so many factors involved.
some costumers bring me guitars with frets to change when in fact the necks are warped due to tension and poor maintenance .
is the crack a surface crack or does it go all the way through the wood ? is it repairable ? will it get worse overtime ?
theres no way someone can answer your question without seeing the guitar unless he's presuming and guessing .
Hello!
Just a quick question. How much would a 1965 Gibson LG-1 or Lg-2 in poor condition be worth? I say poor in that the finish is scratched, the pick-guard is missing, the action on the strings is bad (a good half inch away at the 12th fret, which may indicate that the neck is bowed), and the bridge may need replacing, - in other words, poor condition. The reason I ask is that I have seen some in fairly poor condition listed for much more as well as much less than I expected. Thanks for any help!
Gibson lg-2 guitars were discontinued in 1962 and replaced by the b-25.
a 1965 gibson lg-1 in good condition all original is worth anywhere from $800 to $1100
now its pretty hard putting a price value on a guitar without seeing it.
according to your description its not poor but very poor condition,
i figure $300 to $400 and this is being generous .It also depends on how bad your neck is warped , if it cannot be repaired its worth $0-$100 ...
Check this out. My Girlfriends Mothers dad died and one of the iteams he left behind was a Gibson. She took it to a guitar shop to see what exactly it was and it turns out to be one of the First Acoustic Electrics every produced by gibson. Can anyone tell me what model this would be. It is like the 7th one ever made or something!!!
do you have a serial number ? pictures ? some features of the guitar ?
How do expect anyone to answer your question .
1960 Gibson LG0. Should I have a split in pack panel and crack in back of head repaired before I sell?
thats up to you , either way it will definitly affect its price value ....
depends on the extent of the damage...
many collectors i know prefer dealing with the repairs themselves.
if you want to sell it you should leave the guitar as is ....of course my opinion .
What would be a ballpark value for a 1963 Gibson LG-1? All original, good to very good condition, with Gibson case (so-so condition) and original hang tag. Thanks.
according to your description on your gibson lg-1 you can ask for $850 to $1100. The price guides list it at $750 to $950 without the case .
Don't sell it below $700 unless you really need the dough .
Help with this Epiphone?
I have a EJ 200 that was soposed to have been purchased in 1970 the ser#S97070077 is on a tan, oval shaped label with brown type set it doesnt say where it was made??? It is in minty condition and is all original and has the Gibson plastic shield right above the nut?? Can you give me a ball park figure of its value???
Thanks in advance
Earle
in 1970 gibson epiphone production started in japan , im pretty sure although not certain that your epiphone was made in japan according to your serial number,
epiphone japanese models are not very sought after by collectors,they are not even in the vintage guitar price guide .
it is very hard for me to give it a value without seeing it , there are many variations of these guitars .
more info would help , is there any numbers in back of the peghead? what kind of pickups ?
I have the option to buy a 1991 Gibson Les Paul Bass, sr# 93521340 It is in original condition, color, and in very good shape with only one very miner nick in the body, what would be a good offer to make, the original suggested retail was $899.00.
How much would a crack on the front where the two pieces are joined together reduce the value of a 40 year old guitar? The varnish is not cracked, just the wood underneath.
hi randy , theres quite a few gibson les paul basses that were made in the nineties.
do you know the exact model name
is it the les paul LPB-1 special bass ?
is it the les paul deluxe LPB-2 bass ? ....etc .
As soon as you mention a crack it scares off buyers especially if they are collectors, so the value will definitly be reduced .
How much reduction ? it depends if it affects the sound of the guitar .Is the crack repairable ? how deep does it go...and so on.
If the guitar is in fact 40 years old and you know its quite valuable you should take it to a guitar luthier in your area or someone you trust who collects guitars for an opinion.
As for me, Its very difficult to give your guitar a value without seeing the damage or crack.
All I could get from Gibson was that it was a 91 Les Paul, cant remember what color they called it, but it was a color of black and sunburst and cost $899.00 new
I have a SG Special with the serial # 221880, I believe it was purchased around 1964. I am the original owner and it was played. It has all original parts,except for the wammy bar, which was removed and lost,and some of the metal parts are tarnished. I was wondering about a ballpark value. Also do you think it will increase with more age or is now the time to sell? Thanks for any input you could supply.
Gibson says that the Les Paul bass started at $899.00 and went up from there in 1991. That must mean the one I have a chance to buy is the bottom of the line. Does thia give enough info to guestimate a value? It is just short of perfect, just the one nick in the front on the top edge, not even visable with out realy looking for it. If I buy it, it would just be for personal use, not for resale.
Sg special
$2600 to $3400
5 years ago they were valued on the vintage market at $1400 , so if you do the math i think you'll see that they will increase in value ( the guitar has a good upward trend )
is it time to sell ? well thats up to you, and how much you need the cash . If it were up to me id keep it , but were not all in the same shoes .
i wouldn't pay more than $650 for the gibson les paul bass .
its not a sought after bass in terms of collectability but a pretty good bass to play and gig for its moneys worth .
i had a 92' gibson les paul lpb-1 bass ,im pretty sure were talking about the same bass .
Thanks Mark, is this an easy bass to play? I had a Fender Pression and the neck was too wide for me so I traded it for a Fender Jazz, and it felt good but money got tight and I traded it for a truck. I now have a cheap Fender Squire, and again the neck is a little too wide for me to be comfortable plus it has several chips in the blue finish.
the one i had was very easy to play , neck was just right for me but were all different.
why dont you try it before buying it ?
Hi Folks...Great site.
I have a 1972 ES 335 td Walnut finish guitar. The 1st owner ( I am the 2nd) replaced the tuners with grovers.I under stand that he most likely drilled a larger hole to make these new tuners fit.
I have found some tuners for sale that will fit the holes. They say Gibson Deluxe in two vertical lines.They also have the tulip knobs.
My question is...finally...Do the correct original 1972 tuners have 1 or 2 "rings" on the knobs and say Gibson deluxe? I think I would like the look of these Deluxe tuners better. Are the grovers alot better than the original? Thanks you very much. Lance
lance you have an awesome guitar , i had a 1976 es 335 and i regret selling it . Mine had gibson deluxe style tuners with no name on them .
Although im not 100% sure on what exact tuners they had ,
i've also seen a 1971 all orginal es-335 ( walnut )at the namm show with gibson deluxe tuners ( with the name gibson deluxe on them and 2 rings on the knobs )
Grover tuners are considered more reliable and durable however many people prefer maintaining the look of the originals .
My father is about to sell a 1957 Les Paul Junior in excellent but not perfect condition,(3 or 4 very small chips in the finish). I think he is making a mistake taking the first offer. How much would a guitar like this sell for generally? Any help would be greatly appreciated
between $4000 to $4500 easy , ive seen some sell on ebay for $5000 and up .
I have a friend who picked up a Gibson 1981 Flying V Bass (black) at a flea market for $100. We would like to find out some kind of a ball park figure on what it's worth.
thats a hard to find bass , they only made them in 1981 ,
value also depends on color. Blue stain , black or ebony finishes are worth $1400 to $1600
the silverburst finish is more sought after and worth anywhere from $2300 to $2600
I have a 1956 SJ Natural finish that sounds and plays beautifully. SN V6149-8.
Any idea of it's worth?
Its value is listed at $3900 to $4500 , i think you can actually get more if you get the right buyer .
Then again why would you want to sell it ? its an awesome guitar that will only gain value as time goes by .
Re the 56 SJ - it truly is an awesome guitar - I call her Sally and she is featherlight but has such deep and loud tones - I feel truly honoured to have her in my life.
I'm not looking to sell her but was just curious what that year/model was worth generally.
This guitar has a pretty interesting story.
I played piano and guitar in rock bands when I was 16 - 22. I'm 56 now and back to music as my full time existence. I busk with the guitars and do happy hour gigs on the piano.
In 1967 I was in Arizona and got busted - 40 miles from Tuscon under a full moon with my girl, I played her a few tunes - peyote was in bloom. We got busted by a couple of state troopers who saw our car parked in the middle of no-where and snuck up on us. I had a Gibson Dove and during the bust, as the cops were divying up my money, I objected. The money was in the pick compartment of my guitar case and when I said "hey you can't do that" the cop stomped on the top of the Dove then asked "what else can't we do".
I had a new spruce top put on it by a well known luthier in Tuscon but it was never the same.
I wrote a song about that night, called Cactus Sally.
I had a friend whose dad died and he inherited the SJ but he didn't play the guitar. Whenever he and his wife would come to visit they would bring the guitar and I would play it. One day, when they were leaving, I started putting the guitar back in the case and my friend – Dave Marlar - said "I really like that 10-speed Puegot bike you have - why don't you keep the guitar and I'll take the bike".
10 years later she was leaning in the corner of my porch - a cantilevered one about 8 feet from the ground. My sister had been playing it and put it down when my young son and I started up a gas powered radio controlled model boat that we had built. There was a canoe propped from the ground up onto the side of the porch.
When the .049 motor barked to life a bunch of other kids who had been playing in the house all ran out onto the porch and the whole think came loose from the house and crashed down. There were at least 8 of us who went with it - huge rusty spikes sticking up everywhere but amazingly, none of us were injured.
The SJ was the only casualty. The end of the canoe whacked it and broke both the sides, a bit of the front and smaller bit of the back.
The neck was OK and I released the strings, picked all the broken bits out of the grass and put them in the case.
I was renting and filed a claim on the owners insurance. this was in 1980 and the insurance company paid me out $5,000 Canadian and when I asked to keep the guitar they let me.
17 years later I finally met a luthier who I trusted enough to let him do the restoration. His name is Paul Iverson and worked at Calder Music (now Tom Lee) in North Vancouver. It took him about a year but he did an incredible job. He couldn't hide the fact that it had been damaged but it sounded better than it ever had, and just gets better with age.
Given the damage I don't imagine it is worth much to a collector but I wouldn't sell it for $50,000 anyway. Was just curious.
Cheers
Griff
on every vintage guitar theres a story behind it , thats what makes them unique and personal .
great post ...mark
I have Gibson Hummingbird that was left to me by my father. The serial # is 421682 I athink it is a 1966. Can ayone tell me if this year is correct for the serial # and what it would be worth. I am NOT getting rid of it, I just need to know if I need to add a rider on my homeowners policy to cover it. Any help would be appreciated.
the serial # indicates that its a 1966 and its worth anywhere from $2800 to $3300 according to the price guide regardless the color ( natural or cherry ).. hope that helped
Keep it and don't sell it , the hummingbirds will boom in price value in the few years to come.
First square shouldered guitars made by gibson .
I just bought a gibson from a vintage dealer.It is a very pretty guitar. He says it is a L-12 but stamped into the wood next to the serial number paper inside there is stamped L 5..tThe serial number is 97807..What is it..
it would be much easier if i could of seen a picture of it , heres some specs that might help you .
- 1934 to 36 gibson l-5 guitars had a flat tailpiece with l-5 engraved on it .
- in 1936 and on l-5 had bound f-holes l-12s' did not .
- in 1937 the l-5 had a silver center insert tailpiece with 3 engraved diamonds, and grover tuners , the l-12 had a flat tailpiece with cutouts .
- in 1939 the l-5 had a single cutaway,wider tailpiece with hole at bottom for allen wrench adjustments .
- l-12 guitars with cutaways were only inntroduced in 1947 .
the serial number you mentioned indicates that it was manufactured betwwen 1942-43
1942-43 l-12 guitars are worth $3200 to $3500
1942-43 l-5 guitars are valued at $7000 to $8000
if it doesnt have bounded f-holes chances are its an l-12 although i cannot confirm without seeing the guitar ,
and i dont think the guy who sold it to you would make that huge mistake .
I could send you pictures but I am not sure how to get them directly to you ..The gibson L-12 has double paralellagrams ,it has F holes and it has no cutaway..It has a tail piece like I have seen on the L-5 but there is nothing stamped on it such as L 5 it is just clean at that part..Thanks for your help..If you have E-mail I will try to attach some pictures..
Does anyone know what the L stands for in Gibson models L-0, L-00, L-1 and L-2? Does anyone know what the L stands for in LG? Does anyone know what the B stands for in B-25?
thanks
thats a very good question , doesnt mention anything about this in the gibson literature .
I know the l-1 and the l-0 were the first gibson flat top guitars to leave the kalamazoo factory , thus starting a line of L-guitars and models , but what the l-stands for beats me ....
sorry for the late post ( out for the weekend ) you can email me the picture here domenic@videotron.ca if you'd like
domenic
1972 GIBSON 335 HOLLOW BODY ELECTRIC !VALUED AT ? COMES WITH ORIGINAL CASE ! thx
I have been trying to find someone who can help me with this. Everything I've read states the J-30 began in '85, yet I've owned an '84 for about three years. It has a red tint back and sides like a Hummingbird and a real nice tight top turning that vintage amber color. I have pics..not sure where to post them. This guitar is one of 4 Gibsons I own and yes, I know how to read serial numbers. Even if I didn't, it has a 90th Anniversary sticker in it. Any comments, suggestions? email eric95076@yahoo.com and I'll shoot you a pic...oh yeah, it BREATHES:)
I have a 1974 Les Paul Custom. All original everything, played a lot from 74 to 97. Some belt scrathces but not many. Unbelievable condition for its age and use. Could I get a ballpark value for this love of my life? Thanks!
Gibson 335 ( 1972 )
Thats an awesome guitar , its valued at $2400 to $2600 in several price guides but im pretty sure you can get more ...
Im also presuming that your talking about the es-335 td .( gibson made several 335 models but were introduced later on ) ...
I have a 69 ..and luving it ..its my babe ..
Hi eric , its very possible , in some cases gibson introduced guitars a year earlier before they listed them in their catalogs .
Or , some guitars were made at the end of a particular year but only introduced on the market at the beginning of the new year .
....John
>> 1974 Les Paul Custom
Jimi , they made two models of the les custom in 1974
One with 3 pickups and the other with 2 pickups .
I checked the prices according to the price guide and the one with 3 pickups is worth $2400 to $2600
and the custom with the 2 pickups is valued at $2100 to $2300 ...hope that helped ....MATT
Just want to mention that one price guide had the 3 pickup model at $2800
I had my mom's 1963 Es 175, beautiful guitar, in good condition. Just a few slight scratches & nicks. Unfortunately we just lost our house & everything in a fire, and I am wondering what it may have been worth. Also had her original Gibson amp that she bought with the guitar new. Anyone have any idea? Thanks
theres actually two types of es 175 gibson guitars( es-175 ) with a single pickup or the ( es-175d ) with double pickups
however both are worth easy $5000 to $6000
as for the amp ,i need the model
Thank you! That's about the value I was putting on the guitar. I don't have the model # on the amp, all I remember is it had 3 or 4 jacks for cords and had knobs for bass, treble, and volume, and on/off. Was about 20 - 22" wide and about 12" deep I suppose, maybe 18" tall. That's all I can remember.
I have a Gibson that I need an insurance value for. It is an ES-350 in very good condition and all original. Serial # is : A-14291. Thanks in advance!
THATS AN AWESOME GUITAR AND RARE ,
Gibson made two versions: the es-350 with a full body which was introduced in 1947 to 1956
These guitars are valued at $5000 to $6000 easy , and you can get more if the guitar has a natural finish .
They also made the es-350 t ( thinline )which was introduced in 1955 to 1963 during the mcarty era , these guitars are worth $4500 to $5500 ( p-90 pickups ), humbucker versions are valued at $7000 to $8000
in 1977 till 1981 they reintroduced the es-350t ( $2500 to $3500 )
i had an es-350t and i sold it in 82, until today i still regret it .
Love the history and perspective on the guitars. Interesting to see the upward trend on the Flying V2's which get little respect as instruments although I love mine. Any chance of an article or analysis of the 1980's Modernes from a player and collector standpoint?
I disagree with you , i think the v2 has a great deal of respect , the reason why you dont hear about them is because they are rare and there wasn't much v2's produced ( 1979-1982 )
ive seen some on ebay sell for over $2000 when they are listed in the price guide for $1700 max ... this is a good sign if you have one .... i actually had one and i regret selling it ...
my opinion ,,, guitar freak - mich
v2's are great guitars but the flying v guitars that followed during the later eighties ( glamour rock era ) are not very much sought after by collectors , they were manufactured in big quanitities , and when production ended in kalamazoo in 84 values and quality decreased even more .
I have a gibson super 400 that i bought in 1972.the serial #is 81220104.can anyone tell me what year it was made and possibly how much it is worth thanks frank
Hello,
I have a 1971 SG Standard in mint condition and I'm thniking of selling it, does anyone know how much I should get for it?
Alberto
Gibson Super 400
Your guitar was produced in 1973-74 , Gibson super 400 guitars were introduced in 1934 and were discontinued in 1955 , several other model versions were introduced later .
You probably have one of these models :
1. Super 400C : single cutaway sunburst finish - 1973/74 Value = $6500 to $8000
2. Super Super 400CN : Natural version of the 400c - 1973/74 Value = $10 000 to $12 000
3. Super 400CES : electric version of the 400c - 1973/74 Value - $7500 to $9500
4. Super 400 CESN : natural version of the 400ces value - $8000 to $10000
Whether you have a new , old , vintage super 400 ,these are fabulous guitars ,,, i have a 75 super 400ces and i wouldnt trade it for the world ..
hi alberto ,
Your guitar is worth $1500 to $1900 if its all original and good condition ....according to the price guide .
Don't sell below $1400 unless you really need the money ... jake
Hi.. Im from Argentina, so excuseme for my english, I'll try to do my best.. Recently I have bought to a guy who is broke, a 1981 Les Paul Custom, I wanna know if you could tell me wich is the price for a guitar like this in the States..
Salutes from Argentina
it depends on the features of the guitar , gibson made several versions of the les paul custom .
very hard to put a value on a guitar when you can't see it ....
i figure $1500 to $2000 > 2 pickup version .
price guide lists it at $1600 to $1800 ( all original and good condition )
Hi,
I am looking for information on a Gibson Hummingbird serial #370024.
I am doing this for a friend who has no idea about guitars.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mal
hi mal ,all serial numbers from 370000 to 370999 on gibson humming birds stamped in back top of peghead with No "MADE IN USA" stamp below were made in 1967 .
All models with serial numbers in the 300000's which had "MADE IN U.S.A." stamped below the serial number were made in 1974-75
61 humming birds are fine guitars especially the ones with the maple backs , these guitars are valued at $3900 to $4500 with a good upward trend .
74-75 models are valued at $$1800 to $2500 ..
hope that helped ......
Hi, A friend has a black Les Paul Custom, serial #3 3069. It is in beautiful condition except for a broken jack plate. According to the Gibson website, it was made in 1953, but it has a decal on the back of the peghead that says "Custom shop edition". Any idea what it's worth?
are you sure its a les paul custom ? do you have a picture ? can you give more detailed specs on the guitar ?
Gibson les paul custom guitars were introduced only in 1954 , but your serial # indicates that its a 1953 /// weird ??
im pretty sure you have a 90s model , gibson introduced some gibson les paul classic guitars with "custom shop edition" decal in back of the neck . They also had the same sequence of serial numbers . 1 digit followed with a space , then 4 other digits .
example: 3 7968
Hi I have a 1980 Gibson SG with active electronics. It has a very thick body. I've never seen another like it. it's black and in very good condition. anyone know what it's worth.
According to the guitar price guide an 1980 sg standard is valued at $1000 to $1400 if all original and in good condition ....
If you have a 1980 sg custom its worth $2000 to $2700 .
Hi -
I have a mystery Gibson 12-string. Photos I find on line of these models don't look like mine... the pick guard is different, and the front is a solid color, not sunburst. The inside label says "Gibson, inc. Model B-25-12 DELUXE" The serial number on the back of the head is 675809. Can you tell me something about this guitar model, including an average value?
Thanks - Diane
From the serial number you gave me your guitar was made in the early seventies ( 70-74 )
in 1962 gibson introduced their line of b-25 12 string guitars
The b-25-12 was made in cherry sunburst finishes with pointed pickguards .
The B-25-12N had the same specs but were made in Natural finishes .
Later on they also introduced the b-25-12 deluxe models ( late 60s ), they were made in cherry sunburst and natural finishes but they had rounded pickguards .
these guitars in good condition are worth $$800 to $1200 , natural finishes can be sold for a little more ( $900 to $1400 )
Hi,
My Dad left a Gibson Hummingbird to my sister and I when he passed away. We're not interested in selling it, we just want to establish its value so that one of us can buy the other out. It has serial number 963721 and "Made in the USA" on the back of the head of the neck. Its in excellent condition. Any idea what we have?
Thanks, Mark
if the "made in the usa" is stamped below the serial number , your hummingbird guitar was made in the early seventies ( 70-72 ) and its valued in the 2006 price guide at $1600 to $2000 , price is expected to go up in 2007.
if the pick guard is screwed on ( which i doubt ) its a 68 nodel which is worth over $3000 ... hope that helped ...
I have a 1966 L-5 custom with a double McCarty pickup/pickguard, (serial #406811). I'm getting back into playing it more lately, and wondered what it may be worth. I've owned it since 1982 and purchased it at a police department evidence sale in St. Johns, AZ.
gibson made several models of the l-5 , i need the exact model .
l-5 custom shop guitars were made only in 1990 .
I think you meant you have the l-5 c : ( single rounded cutaway )
if you have the l-5c you have an outstanding guitar and its valued at over $12 0000 easily , it should be worth even more in 2007 .
if your planning to sell the guitar do not sell it before 2007 , wait for the 2007 vintage guitar price guide ..... theres supposed to be a spike in price on all l-5 guitars ...
Thanks for your response about my L-5!! You are right about the model. It is an L-5C. It has the single rounded cutaway with the McCarty double floating pickup guard. At the base of the headstock is a screwed in label that says "custom". I looked through the web and found the closest match to be this 1968 L-5C:
http://www.myjazzhome.com/68_L5cc.shtml
That guitar has the Charlie Christian bar pickup and four control knobs. Does anyone know more about the McCarty floating pickups and how they are constructed?
Any responses are greatly appreciated!! Thanks again.
Eardude
I,m trying to identify what I believe is a es 335 Studio,the Serial No.on the rear of the headstock is 81426561 and has a Made in USA stamp.It has Gibson Deluxe tuners and what appears to be a ebony fretboard.What is it and is it highly rated?Thanks!
Great blog. So I have a 1960 something b45 ? 12string, mint, no case. I have someone offering $1000, should I take it and pay my rent or hold on to it as an investment? 15% a year is that the case with this guitar? Curious to what you all have to say. Thanks
"GIBSON L-5 "
do a search for "mccarty pickups" in google books ,theres some great info and history on them .. im sure you'll find the info quite useful ...( from 1948 to 1971 )... do not change the mccarty pickups on your guitar it will depreciate in value ...
"GIBSON ES-335 STUDIO"
The gibson es 335 studio models were introducted in 1986 and discontinued in 1991 .
these guitars are valued at $1200 to $1550 , they were built with no f-holes , and were fitted with 2 dirty finger humbuckers . Your5 es-335 studio was made in 1986 , its a very nice quality guitar but its not highly sought after by collectors because its fairly new .... give it a couple of years ..
"GIBSON B-45"
do you know the exact year ? whats the serial number ?
if your guitar has a natural color finish its the "b-45 12n" which were introduced 1962 and discontinued in 1979 ( sixties models go for $1500 to $2400 )
if your guitar is a sunburst color , its a "b-45 12" which were made from 1961 to 1979 ( early sixties models can be sold for more than $2000 )
Note : early sixties models had pin bridges , late sixties models had non pin bridges ... both guitars are expected to go up in price in 2007 ....
personally i wouldn't sell it , but im not in your shoes ... depends on your situation , i still think you could get more if you sell it on ebay ( with a good description )...domenic
Hello,
I have my Fathers gibson ES-295 it has a small crack in it, otherwise in good condition despite wear from use. All parts are original, (not the original case, I replaced the case with a gibson hard case).
serial number is white oval, reads A18291
I'm having difficulty determining a price/value for it and am not sure of the year.
Years ago an instrument dealer/repair fellow said they made only 500 of this model and I believe he said it was a 1958.
Can you kindly help me out with an estimated value?
thank you
gibson only made white oval labels until 1955 , orange oval labels were used from 1955 to 1971 ... your guitar was made in 1954-55.
i also presume you have single coil pickups ( p-90s ) since they made es-295 guitars with humbucker pickups only in 58'.
your guitar all original and in good condition without the crack is valued at $6000 to $8000 with an upward trend after the new year ... i cannot estimate the value of your guitar with the crack , i will have to see the damage ... domenic .
Depends where is the crack , how deep , how long , does it affect the sound , will it get worst over the years .... and so on .
I have a 1961 Gibson B45 which does not have a tailpiece. apparently gibson engineers were skeptical about the ability of the top to resist being pulled out of shape by the force of the twelve strings and recalled those guitars sold to add a tailpiece. my B45 has been strung and played for 45 years,with no ill effects from having no tailpiece. it has a comfortable,easy to play action and a rich mellow voice. after 45 years,it has some marks but no cracks or other faults. awesome guitar.
i do agree with you , i played on several b45 12 string guitars and i was impressed ... they are also getting harder to find as the years go by ... been trying to buy one for several months ( no luck )
Great info on the tailpiece ,,,
Im not so sure on what excatly the guitar is...but the inside of it reads as 1992 EAS CLASSIC II and it is an acustic that can be plugged in...has blues look to it and not as thick as most acustics and so I was wondering how much is it worth?
hi jennifer, gibson made 4 models of these type of guitars .
- EAS classic
- EAS classic II
- EAS STANDARD
- EAS deluxe
when gibson designed high end acoustic electric models at the same time they developed another line of guitars that played very well but would be less expensive to produce , these guitars were called the EAS classics which are valued at $600 to $800 .
JUST A REMINDER THAT THE "PRICE GUIDE THAT'S BEING REFERRED TO HAS PRICES FOR "EXCELLENT CONDITION, LOW TO HIGH". SOME MODELS SELL FOR MORE BUT A LOT OF THEM IN LESS THAN EXCELLECT CONDITION SELL FOR LESS. IT'S WORTH WHAT SOMEONE WILL PAY YOU FOR IT. CHECK THE CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY TO GET A GOOOD IDEA OF THE VALUE IF IT'S A COMMON MODEL. ON ITEMS MORE RARE, THE PRICE GUIDE SHOULD BE USED AS A REFERENCE FPR GENERAL PRICES. IF YOU HAVE A GUITAR THAT'S IN FAIR CONDITION THAT YOU PAID $500 FOR BACK IN THE DAY, AND THE GUIDE SAYS $2500 TO $2800, DON'T BE UPSET WHEN YOU SELL IT FOR $2000. THAT'S PROBABLY A FAIR PRICE AND AT LEAST YOU DIDN'T BLOW CHUNCKS AND SELL IT FOR $800, YOU DID PRETTY GOOD. BASED UPON THAT, ANYONE WHAT TO GIVE ME $55,000 FOR MY 1958 STRAT?
buyers who shop on ebay for vintage guitars expect deals , and most people who sell their guitars on ebay don't even know what they have , that is why you see them for less expensive . ebay does not determine the price of vintage guitars .
A true collector or a serious buyer will give you what its worth in the price guide and sometimes even more .
ebay is a great place to sell your guitar if you need money fast and your planning to take a loss , im a collector and i would never sell my guitars on ebay , however its a great place to buy ...
Hi all!
I just want to know about the Citation model...
I know that 69 serie is very rare, but what about the 73 and 93 series (I'm not sure of the dates)??
What's the price estimation of a 93 serie???
Gday,
Im looking for a ballpark figure for my 1962 SG Les Paul Custom, in pretty good condition all original with the sideways vibrola,
Cheers
Matthew
gibson introduced the gibson citation in 1969 with a 17' full body depth and were discontinued in 1971 . The company introduced the first reissue of the citation in 1979 to 83 . In 1993 until today gibson introduced a 2nd reissue with a limited production via gibson's historic collection .
All citation guitars are worth from $10 000 to $15 0000 regardless the year . This guitar is awesome and was always built with basically the same specs from the very beginning with impeccable precision and craftsmanship . Its a guitar that reflects some of gibson's best work and are mostly ordered on demand ( you won't find music stores that will carry them in stock ).
hi matthew ,
i looked it up for you and 4 price guides lists a 62 sg les paul custom at $8000 to $10 000 with an upward trend ... i wouldn't sell the guitar if i were you unless i really needed the cash .. your guitar has historic value in gibson's history . 61 to 63 is when gibson made the transition from normal les paul custom bodies to sg type bodies .
i wouldnt be surprised if it spikes to $15 000 by 2008 .....
hi, My father recently gave me his gibson les paul custom its a 76 or 77 serial#C925413. It has a natural finish with 3 peice maple neck and a maple fretbord gold hardware and two pickups. It is in exelent condition except on the top the fretboard has started to come unglued on the sides of it down by the neck pickup. I was wondering if this would effect the playability or tone of the guitar if so what would it cost to fix. It sat without strings on it for about a year before i got it is this what caused it. Also i was wondering what the value of it is and how many were made i was told gibson didnt make many les pauls with maple fretboards. any help will be grately apreciated, thanks.
they made those models with gold hardware ( some with maple necks )in 1976 , they are valued at $1900 to $2200 according to the price guide in excellent condition . the repair shouldn't affect the sound , you should take it to a luthier to repair it ...
i cannot comment to much on the repairs without seeing the guitar ....dom
My Mom recently passed away and she had a Gibson guitar. How do I research to find what type it is? The serial number is 218968. Does that tell me anything?
if the serial number is located in back of the peghead and theres no made in the usa below it your gibson guitar was made in 1964 , if there is a "made in the usa" stamped below the ser # it was made in 1973 ....
you should have a model # or name somewhere on the guitar or try to post a picture online , im sure someone will know what type of gibson model .....
is it acoustic ? electric ? more details would help ... could be worth alot of money ...
I have a Gibson Heritage Custom acoustic guitar, serial #B122734, label says Kalamazoo, and would like to know the value of the instrument. It's in very good condition, no cracks. Thanks for the help.
I came across a mid-60's SG (Special?) the other day...serial # 600703. It's not in the best condition--the body where the electronics are stored was broke off and badly repaired. The pick-ups (look original) are a bit tatterd. However, the neck is in wonderful condition.
My 9th grade son is interested in purchasing the instrument from $$ he's saved from officiating youth sports contests. Any info and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
gibson heritage
The serial # dates it a 1974-75 gibson heritage , its valued at $1400 in 3 vintage guitar price guides with an upward trend for 2007 .
I came across a mid-60's SG (Special?) ...........
I would'nt touch it if i were you .. if there is "no made in the usa" below the serial number it was made in 1966-67 or 68 .
all serial numbers from 600000 to 600998 were low end or student model guitars ... these gibson guitars don't play very well and on top of all that its been badly repaired and not to good condition ??
I wouldn't purchase it, whats the point of having a guitar that you son cannot resell and most important enjoy playing .. my opinion .
hello im julius from the philippines, i have a gibson sg pro with a serial no.615267 i inherit this from my father. it just happend that i lend it to my friend when he returned it all the important hardware was replace such as machine head,pick guard,tunematic,knobs and the arm and spring of the bigby. i want it to have restored can u help me where can i find vintage parts for a low price so i can returned it to my father as a gift before he retired playing,this guitar has a very big sentimental value to him ...thanks more power and god bless
I have a Gibson ES 350 #A 20867. It is in mint condition, everything original,it belonged to my Father. Case in good shape. I would like to sell this but don't know how to price it or where to go to sell it. Can someone help me?