Guitar Technique

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

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Yeah, I mentioned that to omph, everything about the headstock including the overlay/logo inlay says 70s to me. But the dealer didn't post a shot of the back of it to show if its stamped miusa. The...

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

Look at the center of the "open book" on the headstock. I doubt that guitar is from the 60s.

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

That # is correct for '68 but it's also correct for '73-'75 and that era will have the made in USA stamp and purple label. SS's points are spot on, though earlier pots can be found on later guitars.

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

I’ve got a busy morning and don’t have time to research. Anyone have a second to research this serial number? #896729

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

Wmoon is the one that tipped me off. Truss rod cover in 60s was bold rim “custom”. Hopefully it was just an incorrect part and not an incorrectly dated ax. Stay tuned.

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

These were my biggest fantasy. Congrats. It's a keeper for sure. I hope you serve each other well until you stop playing music... then sell it to me :rolleyes: heh heh.

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

Awesome Juan ! A early Congrats :smile-new:

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

PS Wintermoon is the cat that I would ask my questions regarding dating this guitar. I bet he knows more about it than the dealer will.

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

What details from the pictures would indicate that it may be from the 70's? I know that Gibson serial numbers are not 100 percent accurate. A lot of 60's serial numbers got reused in the 70's. The...

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

Hey Adam... cool and great ideas. Some ideas to help, Have a more organized plan for how your going to approach the tune... Start with basic plan of how your going to work with the Form,...

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Glorious! Play it like crazy and enjoy every note!

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

Well im glad I posted this. Another member called out that it might be 70s. Gonna try to get an accurate dating from strum before they ship. I’ll be first to admit that I don’t know squat about this...

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

Another beauty Juan!

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

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