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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.
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Thanks
Jordan
P.M. sent
Depends where they were made (newer are made china, older les pauls are US).
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.
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).
Worth a few bucks...
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...tar?sku=H68051
Its this one. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...tar?sku=517059Quote:
Originally Posted by BushMasterBoy
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.
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
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]
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.
I was it was original its a Reissue.
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]Quote:
Originally Posted by enfield
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 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 Is a good place to check as well.
I wish I could play guitar, but I'm lucky to operate my damned iPod.
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.