You can also consult the blue book of guitar values to see what it is worth. Gibson guitars olivias vintage guitars vintage and. This page is all about the free research you can undertake. Gibson 403 breedlove 4 seagull 1 collings 128 guild 67 epiphone 50 santa cruz 26 ovation 18show more. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. Depending upon your degree of knowledge about vintage guitars and les pauls in particular you may find this book a helpful and informative resource or a complete waste of time. Zach fjestad is the author of the blue book of electric guitars, blue book of acoustic guitars, and blue book of guitar amplifiers. Our authentic guitars combine the classic design of vintage guitars with the modern playability of newer ones. However, check out the third edition of the blue book of guitar amplifiers for some additional information and current values. Gibson vintage guitars have their roots in kalamazoo, michigan where, in 1894, an eccentric, selftaught luthier named orville h. If you would like to see more information about specific brand of guitars,you may be interested in these pages. The blue book of acoustic guitars and blue book of electric guitars are the two leading reference and value guides in the guitar industry, along with the blue. According to the blue book of acoustic guitars, the gibson c1 classical guitar was manufactured in various forms from 1957 to 1971. When appraising your guitar, the first place to begin is the average market value of the guitar.
Gibson and slash are proud to present the new slash collection of signature guitars. Solidbody double neck sg style guitars are not nearly as desirable, though popularized by bands such as led zeppelin in the 1970s. Musical instruments blue book used musical instruments product. Vintage guitar collecting, like anything else is subject to fashion. A gibson color like golden mist is strictly identical to fenders shoreline gold while pelham blue is cadillacs 1960 successor to the lake placid blue used by fender beginning in 57.
Released by the gibson guitar corporation as part of its es electric spanish series in 1958, it is neither fully hollow nor fully solid. Vintage gibson guitar values can run into five or six figure sums. These models represent electric and acoustic guitars slash has played before millions of fans during his career and influenced multiple generations of players around the world. The guitars are discussed within the context of both popular music and the international guitar market. Vintage guitars info gibson flattop vintage guitar. If there are two of the same guitars, the guitar with the least amount of damage will be the more desirable product. I use the blue book for all of my evaluation needs and i have found it to be accurate and extremely useful. Tony bacon has written a lot of books on vintage guitars and guitar collecting. Orville gibson sold his company in 1902 and died in. This book, which follows the authors the fender book miller freeman, 1992 as the second in a guitar profile series, documents the instruments history and development. Carter is also the author of numerous books about guitars, including the martin book, gibson guitars.
Product registration customer service repair and restoration report counterfeits serial number faq gibson guitar specs 20152019 our brands epiphone kramer steinberger krk cerwin vega stanton dj. The 14th edition blue book of acoustic guitars and blue book of electric guitars have everything you need for uptodate guitar values and information. The 59 oldsmobile colors were widely used by gibson, as seen in these charts listing silver mist, polaris white, frost blue, cardinal red and golden. The blue book of guitars, aka the guitar blue book, is an indispensable guide to the second hand value of whole range of guitars. The official vintage guitar price guide vintage guitar. Mar 15, 2007 zach fjestad is the author of the blue book of electric guitars, blue book of acoustic guitars, and blue book of guitar amplifiers.
Gibson is a wellknown musical instrument company in the united states, with origins dating back to the 1890s. Inspired by slash, built by gibson, and now, played by you. We are the trusted guitar price guide for providing guitar blue book values. Used equipment blue book values and online fair market. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. Vintage gibson 1978 les paul 2550 anniversary custom solid body electric g. Both titles contain data for all of the big brands.
The gibson es335 is the worlds first commercial semihollowbody electric guitar, sometimes known as thinline hollowbody or semiacoustic. Research recent sale prices on gear you want to find a fair price. Damages on any guitar, acoustic or electric, can devalue it significantly. Vintage blues guitars 100% cotton tshirts for sale. If you cant determine the year it was built, write down the serial number. Olivias vintage would like to present this 1959 gibson es225 in its original blonde finish that has turned a nice amber color. Its all original with the exception of 2 doubleline kluson deluxe tuners, the nut, and one added strap button. Welcome to the reverb price guide, the ultimate resource for music gear pricing and information. Regardless, vintage gibson amps are a relative bargain when compared to their fender counterparts. From here, you can make additions or subtractions to the value based on damages, imperfections, and aftermarket additions to the instrument.
Vintage guitars info gibson flattop vintage guitar collecting. These publications are available through blue book publications. Blue book of electric guitars, sixth edition,gibson, serialization. Used equipment blue book values and online fair market value. The first guitars of this series, gibson l0 and gibson l1, were introduced first as archtops 1902, and later as flat tops in 1926. We can give you the electric guitar value on most top brands. Much of the hummingbirds appeal lies in its versatility. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier.
Its been so successful that its spawned a whole series of more specialist books, such as the paul reed smith pocket guide, and a special edition book on marshalls legendary bluesbreaker amp. Dating vintage es335 gibson custom gibson brands forums. Fjestad an es335 with sn 896500 is a 1968 job 1968 895039896999. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson.
Can anyone guide me to a site where i can check the current value of some vintage gibson guitars. The blue book of guitars to give it its proper name, has become the go to place for anyone buying or selling a second hand guitar in order to figure out what said guitar is worth. Note the model of the guitar, year it was built and the overall condition mint, excellent, badly scratched, etc. To determine the value of you gibson guitar, you must know the model and the year of manufacture. Guitar trash or treasure questions can be submitted to. The gibson l series is a series of smallbody guitars produced and sold by gibson guitar corporation in the early 20th century. The following websites act as a guitar blue book online.
How to find the value of a gibson acoustic guitar our. You need not spend a ton of money to get an expert opinion. Major trademarks including fender, gibson, martin, paul reed smith, ibanez, yamaha, ovation, taylor, alvarez, epiphone, takamine, washburn. How to find the value of a gibson acoustic guitar our pastimes. With something as subjective as a guitar, opinions can vary widely, as can the appeal one guitar can have to different people. Electric guitars effects and pedals drums and percussion acoustic. The first way to find value in a gibson acoustic guitar is to check the guitar s body, neck and headstock for dings, scratches, nicks or cracks. The industryleading gibson range includes the worldrenown les paul and sg ranges, as well as. Gibsons have become synonymous with many of the biggest and most influential artists and bands of the last 60 years, with household names such as jimmy page, eric clapton, joe perry and many more, creating iconic music with a gibson guitar in hand. New 14th editions of blue book of acoustic guitars and blue book. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson guitars. These guitars have a relatively smaller body than the. I agree that there isnt much information about gibson amps out there. From 19751977 the number is typically found on a decal on the back of the headstock.
This should be an 8 digit number that can be dated by the 1st and 2nd digits as follows. How to find the value of an epiphone guitar our pastimes. Find great deals on ebay for vintage gibson guitars and gibson vintage acoustic guitars. Read about guitar history and find out how much your guitar is worth at the reverb price guide. With the serial number, you can check sites such as gibson. The music zoo free twoday shipping available shop now sell. Es335 dotes335 reissue esdt double round cutaway semihollow maple body, singleply body binding, two fholes, mahogany neck, 22fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, black headstock overlay with pearl logo and plant inlays, threeperside tuners, tuneomatic bridge, stop tailpiece, raised black pickguard, two covered humbucker pickups, four knobs. Gibsons serial numbering system is confusing to say the least.
They are known for their acoustic and electric stringed instruments, primarily in guitars and mandolins. Gibson les paul traditional pro v flame top electric guitar. Gibson began making stringed instruments using the archtop design of violins as his guide. Gibson custom colors in the 1960s vintage guitar magazine. Gruhns guide to vintage guitars is the most extensive and detailed list of specifications ever published for identifying, dating, and establishing the authenticity of an instrument. Unfollow vintage gibson guitars to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Gibson guitars olivias vintage guitars vintage and fine.
With the serial number, you can check sites such as and for the date. The first way to find value in a gibson acoustic guitar is to check the guitars body, neck and headstock for dings, scratches, nicks or cracks. But then there are many lower value vintage guitars, including by the aforementioned big brands that dont seem to fetch more than a few hundred dollars. He was the official historian and archivist at gibson for many years and currently works at the legendary gruhn guitars in nashville, tennessee. Its spacious mahogany body and sweet, select sitka spruce top are more than. There are three main ways to get a vintage guitar valuation. In 1977, gibson introduced the serialization method that we primarily use to this day at gibson usa, gibson acoustic, and the gibson custom facility in memphis, tn. My advice would be to go to the blue book of guitar values. The retro look is combined with patented new hardware that. Product registration customer service repair and restoration report counterfeits serial number faq gibson guitar specs 20152019 our brands epiphone kramer steinberger krk. No matter how you attack this flattop, it pumps out rich, deep tones, and is equally at home strumming firstposition chords as it is taking the spotlight for picking lead lines. The best way to find an accurate value for your guitar is to go to the experts. Gibson electric guitar descriptions from the blue book of guitars gibson acoustic guitar descriptions from the blue book of guitars corrections and additions to this section will be made as necessary.
Gibson s serial numbering system is confusing to say the least. The website is divided into electric guitars, acoustic guitars, and guitar amplifiers in addition to other instruments. Blue book of electric guitars, sixth edition, gibson, serialization. For many, its more about the relationship between musician and instrument than anything else, while for others, it can be the visual aesthetic that resonates. Another great resource is vintage guitar magazines price guide, which is regularly updated and available at amazon. Contains the 11th edition of blue book of acoustic guitars. Next to it is the ugliest pre1970 gibson knob, known as the amp knob, used from late 1966 to the mid1970s but not on all models.
This new edition is enlarged and updated, making it once again the essential guide enabling collectors, dealers, players, and fans to determine the authenticity, rarity, and relative value of vintage acoustic and. Gruhns guide and vintage guitar price guide basically agree, although there is some disagreement as to specific features. Jan 31, 20 the 14th edition blue book of acoustic guitars and blue book of electric guitars have everything you need for uptodate guitar values and information. Vintage 1975 gibson les paul deluxe blue sparkle refin guitar w seymour. Unlike used price, you will have to register for a. These price ranges utilize a combination of expert research, external market data, and realtime reverb transactions to estimate the current value of items in used but original condition. Double neck models with carved spruce tops are different than any other gibson design. The l series was later gradually replaced by the lg series in the 1940s. There is a site that offers free serial number look ups to determine the year.
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