Gibson J 50 1970

by Marty
(MI)

My father once told me that this guitar was one of the last few made in Kalamazoo. A person wanted to give me $1000 for it. It is in great shape.

ANSWER

Hi, Marty--

The serial number indicates that the guitar was manufactured at Kalamazoo in 1970. The Kalamazoo plant closed in 1984. Gibson serial numbers can be unreliable, though.

Unfortunately, I could find NO pricing info either in the Blue Book or on the internet. Nor could I find any MENTION of a G 50 guitar. Are you sure about the model? Maybe a picture--

Lynne

UPDATE:

Hi, Marty--Thanks for the pics--

The body style is a "Jumbo". Your guitar appers to be a "J 50", rather than an "G 50".

Here is the Blue Book info:

Excellent $1,050 - 1,250
Average $675 - 800

Lynne