1978 Gibson J-40

What is this guitar worth if it is in good shape? I can't find a value for this guitar anywhere... Please help. Thanks!

ANSWER

Hi, Tony--

Here is the general info:

J-40
- square-shouldered dreadnought-style body, spruce top, mahogany back and sides, round soundhole with three-stripe rosette, double X-bracing, regular body binding (1971-1980) or tortoiseshell celluloid binding (1981-82), one-piece (1971-mid-1970s) or three-piece (mid-1970s-1982) mahogany neck, 14/20-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, Natural finish (1971-77) or black (1977-1982) headstock overlay with decal logo, three-per-side Kluson Deluxe tuners with tulip buttons, rosewood bridge with bottom belly and no pins, black teardrop pickguard (1971-77) or large black pointed pickguard (1977-1982), available in Natural or Cherry Sunburst finish with Walnut back and sides, mfg. 1971-1982.

The pricing info:

Excellent $850 - 1,000
Average $475 - 550

Lynne