If its a late 60s gibson impressed number those are all over the place including. Sep 15, 2017 gibson made the first electric guitar in 1935 and has pioneered famous guitars such as the les paul, the flying v, the explorer, the firebird, and sg. It is estimated that gibson s kalamazoo plant continued to use the sixdigit serial numbers through 1978 and 1979. Guitars pedals and amplifiers keyboards and synths recording gear drums dj and audio gear more categories. Gibson gospel 1973 natural guitar for sale glenns guitars. The guitar is good for acoustic, folk, blues and used for practice by several musicians.
Blue book of acoustic guitars sixth edition vintage hifi. Possibly the most familiar of dimebags guitars, the one that so many of his fans saw him play, the dean ml with the blue lightning bolt is a legendary guitar. A closer look at a 1981 gibson victory mvii electric guitar. So double check the serial numbers on those 1970s l. Finding the value in a gibson acoustic guitar can be done in a number of common sense ways. The guitar is good for acoustic, folk, blues and used for practice by several. Skip to main content skip to footer site5112518591 used 112518591 gibson gospel special acoustic guitar false.
The company was formerly known as gibson guitar corporation and renamed gibson brands, inc. As guitar players tastes changed in the late 1950s, gibson discontinued the single cutaway les paul model in favor of the double cutaway sg in 1960. According to the guitar blue book publications lists the original. For greater savings check out our used gibson gospel special acoustic guitar and get a great deal today. Gibson usa guitars, huge inventory of unique gibson. Nov 01, 2012 zachary fjestad is the author of the blue book of acoustic guitars, blue book of electric guitars, and the blue book of guitar amplifiers. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Its a beautiful looking guitar, and a great example of the square shouldered dreadnought, with natural spruce top and maple back and sides giving it a warmth and depth to the bass, and really sweet mids and trebles. Oct 25, 2009 the gibson gospel guitarwas designed with a flat top, had square shoulders, arched back, a solid spruce top, maple neck,with laminated maple back and sides and had a tortoise style body binding and pick guard. Gibson acoustic guitars for over a century, gibson stringed instruments have set the standard for excellence.
Many newer models and makers listed too which is nice. The orion blue book online will help you determine how much nearly anything that you own is worth, including guitars. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. Wurlitzer factory information center link including models and sizes. Instruments previously produced in kalamazoo, michigan from 1896 to 1901.
He writes the guitar trash or treasure column for premier guitar magazine. Over the last 35 years, we have partnered with them to produce all kinds of wildwoodexclusive guitars, and we believe that those instruments are some of the finest in the world thanks to the incredible creativity, passion, and skill of the good people. The company behind used price works in conjunction. From masterpiece mandolins and the very first archtops to genredefining solidbodies like the les paul, there is no limit to the innovations brought about by gibson s luthiers. The series consisted of the three different models, the b45, the b25, and the b15 the blue book. Its original aim was to make mandolins and mandolinfamily instruments. The gibson b series was a series of acoustic guitars manufactured by gibson guitar corporation between 1961 and 1979, and as a reissue to a limited degree from 1991 to 1992.
Distributed by the gibson guitar corporation of nashville, tennessee. Apr 26, 2012 there is also a vintage guitar book i think i have the name right and that book didnt show the average price comparable to what is listed in the blue book. The blue book of acoustic guitars and blue book of electric guitars are the two leading reference and value guides in the guitar. The series consisted of the three different models, the b45, the b25, and the b15 the blue book also lists a b20, with a run of 500 units. Call 5032362274 for an in hand description or questions on any piece of gear. Product registration customer service repair and restoration report counterfeits serial number faq gibson guitar specs 20152019 dealer resource center locate a. When appraising your guitar, the first place to begin is the average market value of the guitar. The gospel guitars aged spruce top delivers a rich, crisp lone the brightens up any tune. Gospel av similar to gospel, except has transducer pickuppreamp system. Generally speaking, the b15 replaced the lg0, the b20 replaced the lg1, the b25 replaced the lg2, and the b45 became a larger lg2. Because someone writes a book of opinions about a product does not make all information contained therein true.
Gibson electric serialization taken from the 11th edition blue book of electric guitars by zachary r. The first monarch was built by ren ferguson in 1994. 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. Advice sought on gibson gospel reissue gibson acoustic gibson. It is a particularly fine guitar, designed by, and taking its name from, billy byrd and hank garland two influential jazz guitarists of the 1950s, and produced at gibson s famous kalamazoo plant.
Guitars pedals and amplifiers keyboards and synths recording gear drums dj and audio gear. This is the best gibson i have owned and ive owned several from 1937 l series to present day j45,s and others. It seemed to have a really crisp high end but warm and balanced at the same time. As gibson s bestselling acoustic, this guitar has been used by some of musics biggest names onstage and instudio since the models introduction in 1942. Chronological list of electric and acoustic guitars, amps, effects, and accesories. How to find the value of a gibson acoustic guitar our. I bought this 1993 gibson gospel from a umgf seller in california. I had a 66 fender guitar i bought years ago that someone had taken the neck. In addition to being blue, mine has the nicest finish ive ever seen on. This includes electric and acoustic guitars, as well as bass guitars, amplifiers, and other guitar peripherals. This edition boasts 900 pages of content, including a color photo grading system and. From here, you can make additions or subtractions to the value based on damages, imperfections, and aftermarket additions to the instrument. How to find the value of a gibson acoustic guitar our pastimes.
Gibson gospel acoustic gibson has captured the spirit of the country with its new gospel guitar. Download blue book of guitars or read blue book of guitars online books in pdf, epub and mobi format. Dec 31, 2011 does anyone have any experience with a 1970s gibson gospel acoustic. This section is designed to assist in dating andor identifying instruments manufactured or distributed by gibson guitar corp. These original guitars were only available with a natural finish. This information is provided as is without express or implied warranties. Select your weapon wildwood select les paul standard.
Its a beautiful looking instrument, and a great example of the square shouldered dreadnought, with natural spruce top and maple back and sides this gives the guitar a full bodied sound, plenty of bass, with bright and punchy mid and treble response. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Stumbled on a gibson gospel reissue being sold at the store i buy. He lives in mn with his wife jill and new baby boy daniel. The dealers i who looked over the guitar for me explained to me that guide is mainly useful for determining the price of a vintage guitar in very good condition from a dealer. Click download or read online button to get blue book of guitars book now. And the arched maple back projects that sound loud and proud each note lives a long healthy life thanks to the gospels superb sustaining power. This guitar comes with a hardshell case and will be packed with care for shipping. Blue book of electric guitars sixth edition gibson. The gibson mandolin guitar manufacturing company, limited which evolved into the gibson guitar corporation produced instruments in kalamazoo, michigan from 1902 to 1984. The gibson victory mv, or multivoice guitars had very wide tonal palettes. Gibson gospel acoustic guitar for sale online ebay. Product registration customer service report counterfeits serial number faq gibson guitar specs 20152019. It has a flat top, hard square shoulders and a unique arched back.
Gibson usa guitars, huge inventory of unique gibson electric. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. The gospel was only available from 1973 1979, so these guitars are quite hard to find. Electric guitars paul bothner music musical instrument stores. The byrdland is one of the companys best known jazz archtops having been in continual production for over six decades.
In 1992 gibson again offered the gospel acoustic model. Gibson s bossa nova is quite rare, and deservedly so. According to the book gibsons fabulous flattop guitars. Dec 12, 2020 this guitar is clean and well maintained. Guitars pedals and amplifiers keyboards and synths recording gear drums dj and audio gear more categories brands. Gibson serial numbers 1975present this section is designed to assist in dating andor identifying instruments manufactured or distributed by gibson guitar corp. According to the blue book of acoustic guitars, the gibson b series of acoustic guitars was the successor to the lg series largely phased out in the mid1960s. Used gibson gospel special acoustic guitar guitar center. Here we have the crown jewel of all gibson guitars. Gibson byrdland thinline electric vintage guitar and bass. Certain guitar models built in the late 1970s can be used to demonstrate the oldstyle, sixdigit serial numbers. Please note that most of this information relates to serial numbers used from 1975 to present.
To say i am pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. Product registration customer service report counterfeits serial number faq gibson guitar specs 20152019 dealer resource center. Wurlitzer factory information center link including models and sizes, specifications, dealer locations and a virtual catalog of valuable information. Kurt cobains guitars, amps, gear listed chronologically ground. So double check the serial numbers on those 1970s l5s, super 400s, and super 5 bjbs. Luthier orville gibson founded the gibson mandolin guitar mfg.
And gibsons gospel looks as beautiful as it sounds. Used 1994 gibson gospel dreadnought acoustic guitar natural. Blue book of electric guitars sixth edition gibson serialization edited by s. When somebody should go to the books stores, search foundation by shop. The gospel was only available from 1973 1979, so this guitar is from the first year of production.
Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the 1994 gibson gospel dreadnought acoustic guitar natural. This guitar does have a crack in the head stock but has been repaired by the previous owner see photos. Gibson acoustic and acousticelectric guitars edited by s. Gibson gospel 1974 natural guitar for sale glenns guitars. I remember when gibson revived the gospel and that guitar magazine rated it high in a acoustic guitar blowout comparison. Its a beautiful looking guitar, and a great example of the square shouldered dreadnought, with natural spruce top and maple back and sides giving it a warmth and depth to. According to the blue book of acoustic guitars, the gibson b series of acoustic guitars was the direct successor to the lg series largely phased out in the mid1960s. Its clean fresh sound is so natural itll breathe new life into any kind of music, whether its soft spoken country or outspoken rock. Generally speaking, the b15 replaced the lg0, the b20 replaced the lg1, the b25 replaced the x.
The gibson gospel guitar originated in 197273 and it was intended to be a. Gibson guitars have been played by rock n roll and blues legends that include jimmy page and b. Generally speaking, the b15 replaced the lg0, the b20 replaced the lg1, the b25 replaced the xbraced lg2, and the larger b45 replaced the xbraced lg3. The gibson gospel is an acoustic guitar by gibson guitar corporation. Blue book of acoustic guitars sixth edition gibson acoustic and acousticelectric guitars edited by s. I had read that this model was an excellent backup instrument noted for its volume. Wildwood and gibson have a long and storied history of collaboration and friendship. Blue book of electric guitars sixth edition gibson japan. It has been ten years since i purchased the blue book on acoustic guitars. The guitar has a natural finish, solid wood sides, laminated arched back and a tortoiseshell design pickguard. Reprinted with permission copyright 1999 blue book publications, inc. Make every dollar count with the new 15th edition blue book of acoustic guitars. Identifying gibson instruments by serial number is tricky at best and downright impossible in.
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