65' Gibson LG-1

by BW
(MOTOWN)

65' Gibson LG-1

Can you tell me the approx value of this guitar. I believe it is a 1965 by the serial number. Also, if you notice the the pickgaurd is off and I still have the original, just need to glue it back on FYI.

Thank you.
Brian~

ANSWER

Hi, Brian--

Here is the Blue Book general info:

LG-1
- spruce top, round soundhole, tortoiseshell pickguard, bound body, one-stripe rosette, mahogany back/sides/neck, 14/19-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, rosewood straight bridge with pearl dot inlay, black bridge pins, blackface peghead with screened logo, three-per-side nickel tuners with plastic buttons, available in Sunburst finish, approx. 27,000 mfg. 1947-1968.

The pricing info:

Excellent $1,400 - 1,750
Average $950 - 1,150

Best Wishes,
Lynne