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What Makes a Vintage Gibson Guitar Vintage?

By: Jo Meadows

Vintage Gibson guitars are generally accepted as those from the 1920’s through to the 70’s. Unfortunately

many people believe that the term vintage is anything over 30 years old. This is where canny dealers will

catch them out, so beware. Whether it be an acoustic or vintage electric guitar there are certain models

that are worth far more than others so it as well to do your homework before buying a Vintage Gibson.

Although they cannot be truly categorized as vintage guitars, some 1980’s models are now fetching high

prices due to modern production methods and materials used in their construction. Some experts disagree and

use the shorter period from 1930’s to the early 70’s, disregarding the earlier models as they were in some

ways inferior.

Gibson guitars have long been regarded as the Rolls Royce of the guitar world and as such are sought after

by music connoisseurs and investors whether they are players or not. Guitarists and musicians the world over

appreciate the quality of the Gibson guitars and when they have been kept in good condition and or have

some famous history these become increasingly valuable items indeed.

Perhaps the most famous of all is the Gibson Les Paul and the Les Paul series of guitars.

Some of the more collectable and valuable Vintage Gibson guitars, among the many to look out for include:

from 1958 to 1963, 1957-1958 Goldtop and the 1958-1960 Sunburst with Humbucking

pickups.

Flying V Electric Solidbody from 1958 to 1963,

Explorer Electric Solidbody from 1958 to 1963

Gibson Thinline Semi-Hollow Electric Archtops, ES-335, ES-345, ES-355 from 1958-1960

Vintage Electric Archtop Gibson ES-150 and ES-250 from 1938 to 1940

L-00 Flattop from 1932 to 1945

L-5, L-5P, L-5C Acoustic Archtop from1922 to 1970 Cutaway models are more valuable than the Non-cutaway

models.

The most collectible Gibson Archtops are the larger models made from the early 1930's to 1959.
Advanced Jumbo Flattop from 1935 to 1940

L-5CES (cutaway) Electric Archtop from 1950’s

Vintage Gibson guitars are truly handcrafted works of art made from the finest materials as well as being

marvelous instruments which are sought after the world over. The rarer models are not always the most

valuable. It is condition, history and actual demand that will govern their worth.

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