Gibson J-45 Deluxe (SOLD)

Bill Alexander · Post by **Bill Alexander** » 14 Jan 2020 12:54 pm

My friend can no longer play so going to help him sell it. Serial number is A004658 with a 2 above the numbers. $1000.00 OBO

Chris Tarrow · Post by **Chris Tarrow** » 14 Jan 2020 2:35 pm

based on this:

http://archive.gibson.com/Files/downloa ... ustics.pdf

I would say 1973, 1974, 1975 (A+6 digits)

Bill Alexander · Post by **Bill Alexander** » 14 Jan 2020 4:18 pm

Thanks for the reply.

David Gertschen · Post by **David Gertschen** » 14 Jan 2020 5:23 pm

The 2 above the serial number denotes this as a "factory second" which means the final inspector did not like something about the fit or finish. Still a cool looking mid seventies example.

Bill Alexander · Post by **Bill Alexander** » 14 Jan 2020 5:24 pm

Thankyou

Bill Alexander · Post by **Bill Alexander** » 14 Jan 2020 5:26 pm

Ok. Got it. It is a second. 1973,74,75. Let's try $1100.00

Bill Alexander · Post by **Bill Alexander** » 14 Jan 2020 5:27 pm

Also, this thing is beautiful.

Philip Tamarkin · Post by **Philip Tamarkin** » 15 Jan 2020 5:43 pm

Is that a crack on the E side of the peghead? Has any repair been attempted?

Bill Alexander · Post by **Bill Alexander** » 15 Jan 2020 5:59 pm

Is not a crack. Appears 3 pieces of wood formed the neck. Guitar is in immaculate condition. He bought it somewhere around 1977 and never learned to play. Has spent 90% of the last 40 years in the case

Philip Tamarkin · Post by **Philip Tamarkin** » 15 Jan 2020 6:52 pm

Thanks for the clarification.

Bill Alexander · Post by **Bill Alexander** » 15 Jan 2020 6:56 pm

Thanks for your intetest

Bill Alexander · Post by **Bill Alexander** » 22 Jan 2020 9:53 am

sold to local buyer