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Scanker19
03-18-2011, 12:45
I have a few Gibson guitars that I don't know what they are or what they are worth. I'd like to get some cash/guns but i don't want to expect to much for them.

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy123/jordanls19/baf38b23.jpg
http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy123/jordanls19/1b5c6b08.jpg
http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy123/jordanls19/5cb53dc7.jpg
http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy123/jordanls19/0f57bef7.jpg

Thanks
Jordan
StagLefty
03-18-2011, 12:52
P.M. sent
Mazin
03-18-2011, 12:55
Depends where they were made (newer are made china, older les pauls are US).
Scanker19
03-18-2011, 13:09
They both say Made in USA on them. One i've been able to track down the make. Its a Les Paul VOS 1960 TV special Reissue.

But the other is unknown to me.
Zundfolge
03-18-2011, 14:08
Made in USA is always good. What models are they? Finishes? Pickups?

If you find out one may be real valuable, make sure you get a second opinion (Gibson had this infuriating habit of recycling serial numbers).
BushMasterBoy
03-18-2011, 14:26
Worth a few bucks...

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Custom-1960-Les-Paul-Plaintop-Reissue-Electric-Guitar?sku=H68051
Scanker19
03-18-2011, 14:33
Worth a few bucks...

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Custom-1960-Les-Paul-Plaintop-Reissue-Electric-Guitar?sku=H68051

Its this one. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Custom-1960-Les-Paul-Special-Double-Cutaway-Electric-Guitar?sku=517059

But i'm sure that price is nice, mine has a lot of play wear. I'm no expert on them, so i don't know if they can be refinished or not.
BadShot
03-18-2011, 14:52
Well in those ball parks do this.. clean up the necks a little... there are plenty of "recommended" cleaners out there. Pull the strings and do the clean up, then restring. Then take em' down to a Music-Go-Round (several in Denver not sure about CS) and they can give you fair appraisals of them. I'm better they are worth a bit more than you're thinking, but not the full price you show on either of those links.

Good luck with the sales, those are some nice classic guitars
StagLefty
03-18-2011, 15:12
My son says the easiest thing to do is call Gibson with ss#'s and e-mail them pics. They should be able to help with all questions. [Beer]
enfield
03-18-2011, 15:34
The first guitar appears to be a late-50's Les Paul Special in TV Yellow finish. Worth a bit if original.

The second guitar is a mid-70's L6-s See : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_L6-S. Carlos Santana endorsed them them before switching to Yamaha.
Scanker19
03-18-2011, 16:15
I was it was original its a Reissue.
Scanker19
03-18-2011, 16:34
The first guitar appears to be a late-50's Les Paul Special in TV Yellow finish. Worth a bit if original.

The second guitar is a mid-70's L6-s See : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_L6-S. Carlos Santana endorsed them them before switching to Yamaha.

Thanks for the Tip, Its a L6-S Midnight special. appreciate the help. Now does anyone have a Glock 26 they would like to part with for a musical instrument?[Beer]
palepainter
03-18-2011, 18:34
Certainly do not consider refinishing it. It is worth more as it is. The market for Gibsons is still pretty strong, but has dropped. There are a couple of places you may want to consider for consignment selling. Normans Rare Guitars (http://www.normansrareguitars.com/) in Cali is a good place to start to measure interest. Locally, you will probably not get the chance to get the full value of the instruments.

Another good place locally to check is Drumcity Guitarland. Check with Jason there. He is a good guy with good knowledge on the oldies as well. Another friend of mine on the east coast, Tommy at the Music Zoo. The Music ZOO (http://www.themusiczoo.com) Is a good place to check as well.
rondog
03-19-2011, 12:53
I wish I could play guitar, but I'm lucky to operate my damned iPod.
spleify
03-19-2011, 16:15
Yes I agree with the above statement, do NOT refinish it. Refinishing an old axe like that will likely cut the cost by at least 1/3.

Here's some info on vintage Gibson guitars

http://home.provide.net/~cfh/gibson.html

Beautiful guitars, wish I had the money, I have 4 or 5 60's and 70's Gibsons and Fenders.

Good luck, and try to sell these to a private party. 1) you will get more money for them. 2) you will likely find someone that will appreciate the guitars and take care of them.