But unfortunately, especially on the low to mid line models,usually there is NO tag or label inside the guitar specifying what it is. If this is the case, start at the beginning and first determine whattype of guitar you have.
These are several different types of Gibson guitars made. Once this is known, go directly to the section aboutthat type listed in the blue table of contents text above ,and look at the model pictures and descriptions that matches your guitar. Once the type of guitar is determined, figuring out the exact model isMUCH easier!
Next Determine the Year or Approximate Year. Various serial number systems were used by Gibson,and often the same serial number could be used in the s, s, and s. Also mid to top end instruments usually have a label insidethe guitar with the serial number. Guitars with no label are usually lower end instruments or are a solidbody guitar!
Probably the first thing when trying to determine the year on an old Gibsonis whether the guitar was made 'pre-WW2', during WW2, or 'post-WW2'. This is easy to do, as Gibsonused different peghead logos for pre-WW2, 'wartime', and post-WW2 see the General Specs section for more details. Next Determine the Exact Model. A higher number of ribs on the back indicates a higher grade of mandolin and can add to the value.
Search for information on when the particular features of your mandolin came into use, to help determine how old it may be. Generally, the older a musical instrument, the more valuable it is.
Realize that without specific identifying information, you'll need to go by features to get a ballpark range of years in which mandolin makers produced instruments like yours, and get an estimated value of the instrument.
World's leading marketplace. Go to the 'Blue Book of Mandolins' website. Click on the manufacturer's name for a list and see if there is information about the value of your vintage mandolin. When all else fails, Google the word 'mandolin' and as much of the serial number and company name as you have. See if information on the model comes up, such as year of manufacture, and see if there's any information on how valuable the instrument might be. Some makers are more popular than others and can affect the value, especially to collectors.
Some makes often sought by collectors include Vega, Gibson or Martin, whereas a classical mandolin player may prefer something more like a Embergher, Vinaccia or Calace. Note your vintage mandolin's body shape, whether it's the usual lute form or different; whether it has a bowl back or flat back and how large it is. Most antique mandolins have bowl-shaped backs made of a number of wooden ribs, and lutelike, teardrop-shaped bodies.
Mandolins of an unusual shape are more identifiable and often more valuable. Check aesthetic features like the shape of the pickguard, the tailpiece cover and inlays or ornaments.
Again, these items may increase the value of your mandolin. Many vintage bowl back mandolins had a lot of pearl inlays. You can also find silver wire, tortoise shell and invory inlays. Count the number of ribs your antique mandolin has, if it's a bowl-back. A higher number of ribs on the back indicates a higher grade of mandolin and can add to the value. Search for information on when the particular features of your mandolin came into use, to help determine how old it may be.
Generally, the older a musical instrument, the more valuable it is. Realize that without specific identifying information, you'll need to go by features to get a ballpark range of years in which mandolin makers produced instruments like yours, and get an estimated value of the instrument.
The Hawaiian-styled guitar was named the EH Shortly after that came the Spanish design ES It immediately becomes a huge hit with Jazz orchestras and bands around the United States. They purchase the company and fit the demand. During this time Gibson acquired the recording talents of a ceratin Les Paul.
Les Paul sales hit the ground running so Gibson decided to expand on their Les Paul arsenal. The Junior, Special, Standard, and the Custom hit the stores shortly after It quickly becomes popular in the market.
The hugely successful ES was born. Three more outrageous designs were brought to the forefront with the Flying V, the Explorer, and the Moderne. These designs were seen as commercial disasters.
So naturally, Gibson added to the family with the double-cutaway SG models and the classy Firebirds from Further innovating guitars were Further impressive innovations were produced in With various B. King models and Chet Atkins solid body acoustics An automatic tuning unit is fitted on the rear of the headstock. Four new species of pickups including the Sidewinder. Undercut Fret binding for quicker fingers. A Tektoid nut and Cryogenic treated fret wire for longer playing time.
Here is a summary of the serial number, model, and year. To gain the best results use our decoder above. A variation of letters was used to decipher the early production of Kalamazoo, MI Gibson guitars.
Some serials were only 3 digits long. The Serial process from was clearer. Other notable variations from this time period are a 5 character serial number starting with a number, then a space, and 4 digits. The first letter in this sequence is the year. A 6 digit serial number is solid-bodied guitars produced from the years: , , , or The first number is the year.
As always, to receive the best possible information available, be sure to type your serial info into our decoder above.
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