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Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

Jimmy Bruno - Poinciana

Sound fresh and outside over 2-5-1 jazz chords...

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McLaughlin sound here

Probably around a couple grand or so, maybe a bit more.

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

[Hmm, the link that came up was not about McLaughlin...]

McLaughlin sound here

ps when the calendar hit Jan 1 1970 it doesn't mean Gibson started making lemons, it could very well be a superb guitar. Member Floatingpickup loves his 70s L-5 for example. But it's important to...

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

Its being from 1973-1975 and not 1968, how would that materially affect the price? Nice caramelised Antique Blonde with a shiny tailpiece and the large headstock. It looks splendid.

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

but it you add the Eb as the root it woould be Eb6 correct? i am trying to see this as in a video Franake did he played the chords as a rythem and i wrote them out and he plays a EBmaj7 and a Eb7 ...

Aint Misbehavin chord meldy theory help

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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