Quick Gibson Guitar Help Please

steeltoe1978

Hey everyone... I'm in a position where I need to sell some stuff to get some extra money. I'm selling everything I don't really need anymore. First off... the guns will go LAST IF they go at all [V]. Anyway, I have a Gibson guitar that I don't really know much about. I have checked several guitar sites and can't find a picture of the one I have. The serial number on the guitar is 917964796. On the Gibson guitar page they have a serial number search, but it doesn't really help. Do any of you know that model this guitar is by the serial number? It has 2 single pickups, and 2 knobs. It's not an antique or anything like that, just a guitar that I bought while stationed in California. I don't know what to ask for it if I don't know what it's worth. Most pawn shops and music stores around here really rip you off, so I'm going to try to sell it outright. I don't want to get ripped off and I don't want to rip the buyer off either. I'm just looking for a fair price. Any info you guys/gals could provide would be a help. Thanks! - SteelToe

Bubba Joel

I don't know much about the price either, but if you find out let me know...My Dad plays and thought about getting him one for Christmas...

If you find out just e-mail me... Thanks


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Nighthawk

I can omly give you this much information and that is Gibson has always made very high quality guitars and are favoured by many muscians.Good Luck!!



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Beeramid

Is the neck a bolt on, set neck, or neck through? Next, what does it say on the truss rod cover? Or could you post some pictures of it (differnt shots), that would help.

You are knuckle-dragging ape with a gun.

alledan

You might be able to find one like yours on ebarf.

Lowrider

Solid body, semi-hollow body or hollow body?

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wizard78

Go to one of my favorite places and see if they have a similar model, Musicians Friend.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/s=electric/search?b=988

You'll love the site if you're into music or just want to drool. hope this helps.


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beantownshootah

Concur,

Need more information if you want to know the make and value.

It sounds like you DO NOT have one of the (more) popular Les Paul variants or any of the serious Gibson archtops. A two knob, two single pickup Gibson probably isn't a top model, and I'm guessing its one of the lower end Gibsons made to complete with the more modern "Rock" guitars.

If you can't get a photo, at least answer the following questions:

1. Are the tuning machines all in a straight line, or three on a side?
2. What kind of finish does the guitar have (paint, or varnished wood)? Is there a pickguard?
3. Is the bridge fixed or is there a tremolo?
4. What kind of shape does the body have? Is it a "weird" design, like a "flying V" or "thunderbird". A Les Paul-like single cutaway? Two cutaways?

Worst come to worst, if you bring it into any music store, somebody should be able to tell you what you have. (I definitely would NOT try to sell it there, though).

Beeramid

With a good ad you can generally get what its worth on Fleabay. Still would ne nice to have some pics or more info on it.

You are knuckle-dragging ape with a gun.