What is a Gibson J-45 worth?

That would be a square shoulder model, I see dealers offer them for $1100-$1300, less on private sales. J-45 from the early 70s should get you about $2000 retail, but that means shops like GC will only give you about $1000 (so the GS $800 offer was in line) so they can sell it at profit.

Who uses a Gibson J-45?

Some artists known for their use of a J-45 or a variant thereof include Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Woody Guthrie, Donovan, Bruce Springsteen, Woody Guthrie, James Taylor, John Hiatt, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Gillian Welch, and the list goes on.

How do I find the value of my Gibson guitar?

One of the most sure-fire ways to find out the value of your Gibson acoustic guitar is to contact the Gibson Guitar Corporation. Gibson has a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week customer service phone number for anyone with questions about their instrument. The customer service number is 1-800-444-2766.

What happened to the Gibson g45?

Unfortunately, this model has been discontinued and is no longer in production or available for order.

When did the Gibson J 45 acoustic come out?

The J-45 is Gibson’s best-selling acoustic of all time. Nicknamed “The Workhorse” and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection, the J-45 has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights.

What was the serial number on a Gibson guitar before 1975?

Unfortunately, there is no easy way to decipher serial codes of guitars made before 1975. Gibson used and reused numbers, changed numbering systems, and generally did not give much consideration to sequential numbering prior to its 1975 serial number system. Visit the Vintage Guitars Info Web site.

How many digits are in a Gibson Les Paul guitar?

Most will be 5 to 6 digits in length, but the earliest examples feature 4 digit serial numbers. There should be a space after the 1st digit with the 4 and 5 digit serial numbers, and no space with the 6 digit numbers.

When does a new Gibson Guitar come out?

The new model year typically launches in the fall as the current model year winds down. It is not uncommon for a new model year model to be produced during the previous model year (example – a 2015 model may have been built in late 2014). RRR (R) indicates the guitar’s place production for that year.