Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Currently for sale on Reverb and Ebay! Apr 1, 2009 #1 What do you guys think? Gibson J40 Guitar Information. Cream City Music is one of the world's finest gutar shops with selections including the Vintage 1972 Gibson J-40 Dreadnought Acoustic Factory Second Guitar Natural. The Gibson Serial Number Decoder currently supports 6 formats from 4 Factories. It is in very good shape, inside and out. Acoustic Guitars; Electric Guitars; Bass Guitars; Guitar Accessories; Amplifiers Project J-40 I recently picked up this Gibson J-40 in need of some serious repair. ), and a different wiring, which allowed "out-ofphase sounds". Gibson introduced the line in 1971 as a "no frills," stripped-down, more economically friendly version of Gibson's famed J-45—something like the “Working Man” series which replaced the J-40 in the 1980s. well here is it folks! The ES-340 guitars were more expensive and very similar to ES-335 but they had a laminated maple neck (like Gibsons expensive Jazz guitars L5 etc. Thus the return of an instrument will not be accepted unless it can be shown that it was egregiously misrepresented in this listing. This guitar is in very good condition and in perfect working order. While I have purchased a few things here, this is my first Talkbass sale. "Oldguitar" https://www.guitarrasantiguas.com/tienda Xulian Freire https://www.facebook.com/xulian.freire Vintage 1971 Gibson SG Deluxe Guitar Original Beautiful | Musical Instruments & Gear, Guitars & Basses, Electric Guitars | eBay! Since some of my guitars travel thousands of miles, I take care to use lots of packing materials, protect the neck inside the case, and of course de-tune the strings. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1970s Gibson J40 at the best online prices at eBay! The Gibson J-50 Deluxe guitar is essentially the same as the J-45 Deluxe except the natural finish replaces the J-45’s sunburst finish. It offers great protection and is an excellent complement to this fine collectible guitar. By: Kirk Maltbee Updated September 15, 2017. Please check out the pictures and ask any questions you might have before bidding. Tuning pegs not original. The J-40 is a more economically friendly version of the Gibson’s famed J-45. Make an Offer. Scott Paul Johnson 1,729,303 views. I am going to document the rebuild of it in this thread. Hi Joey, Bring it along when next we meet -- I like to hear it. Like the J-45, by 1969 it had a jumbo body in a square-shouldered dreadnought shape, with a solid spruce top with double-x bracing and mahogany back, sides, and neck. 1971 Gibson J40. Post . Gibson J45 vs J35: Can you hear the difference? Christopher Quattro 4,798 views. Alles lagernd im Online-Shop und in den Filialen. It was given to me by a very close friend, who had bought it new in 1972, and he said it was a 1971. While similar to the square-shouldered J-45 of the era, the J-40 used an economical satin finish to offer a more affordable dreadnought in the Gibson lineup. I've had this guitar for about 15 years. Payments by Paypal, cashier’s checks, money orders, or personal checks are acceptable, but all payments must clear my bank before the guitar will be shipped. I have sold guitars to Russia, Japan, Australia, and over 50 other countries, as well as almost every state in the USA. Thank you for your interest in this fine vintage instrument. Free shipping for many products! Sell one like this. Share . The J-40 is short scale model with a 30-inch neck. Reverb Protection has you covered. Email . 5:59. I make every effort to describe and illustrate each guitar and case with scrupulous accuracy. If you're looking for a virtually new instrument in possibly less-than-perfect packaging, this is a great value. Hey! The J-40 used a pin-less bridge and double-x bracing. While similar to the square-shouldered J-45 of the era, the J-40 used an economical satin finish to offer a more affordable dreadnought in the Gibson lineup. How to use the CAGED system to play a SOLO - Duration: 22:11. The case is (I assume) the original Gibson hard shell case—kind of a deluxe version with an arched top and a burgundy plush interior. Most of the earlier J-40s had rosewood strings-through bridges that were pinless like this one, but later versions featured pins on the bridge. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Sorry I darkened your day earlier with my less than sensitive comment. Watch. hardshell case. This seller is open to offers. By: Kirk Maltbee Updated September 15, 2017. This guitar is in very good condition and in perfect working order. Share It. I have just bought a Gibson Les Paul Custom from a shop in London and have been told that it is a 1971 model and may have PAF pickups. For sale is a 1971 Gibson Les Paul Recording Electric Guitar with the original case. Hello, I have just joined your forum, having read a few posts and finding this a good place to share information on Les Pauls. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The se Wird sofort ausgeliefert. Buyer pays a flat rate of $45 for insurance and shipping to the lower forty-eight states; shipping costs elsewhere will be negotiated as necessary. Hit space bar to expand submenu Catalog . There was a change to this and for example my J40 serial number starts with a 600000's and was built in 71/72. 1:45. There are some scratches, dings, finish checking, and some wear on the back. I will CONSIDER reasonable offers, even including installment payments and trade-ins, but generally since I already attempt to price my guitars very competitively, unusual deals must be unusually sweet. By clicking Subscribe, I agree my data may be used for marketing purposes including email communications and third party marketing. Super clean 1971 Gibson ES-340TDW in Walnut, all original and in near mint condition from its original owner. I believe these were only manufactured for a couple of years. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping! Tweet . The hardware all works perfectly, and there are no significant tears in the exterior. © 2020 Gbase - All rights reserved - v5.1.3427 (rd0003ffa9e989). orig. J40 1974 Gibson back in action, got her strung up 80/20, low bone saddle, neat old sound, balanced, cool rythum guitar, more than ever expected, joey . It is clearly designed to represent a working man’s guitar, with no frills and no fuss—nothing but the huge sound for which vintage Gibsons have been famous for decades. This new function will try to match the serial number against older formats, details required for an exact match are listed in yellow. Circa 1970's with harder she'll case. Related. $600 — $800; While similar to the square-shouldered J-45 of the era, the J-40 used an economical satin finish to offer a more affordable dreadnought in the Gibson lineup. I have tried to be perfectly clear and accurate in describing this unique instrument and its case, so its return will not be accepted unless it can be shown that it was egregiously misrepresented in this listing. It has a 41.5mm nut width and the neck itself is super-slim possibly one of the slimmest Gibson necks I have played. For sale is a 1971 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty with a non-original case. Cosmetically, this 32-year-old veteran has more than its share of nicks and dings: there is some pick wear around the sound hole, and a filled-in dent centered behind the bridge, probably dating from a long-ago bridge re-set. Please read the listing carefully, check out the pictures, and ask any questions you might have before offering to buy. Beautiful 1971 Gibson J-40 in VERY fine player condition. From henceforth [that's how retired English teachers talk], insurance and shipping to the lower 48 states is $55 due to constantly rising shipping costs unless a specific listing says otherwise; shipping costs elsewhere will be negotiated as necessary. Buy With Confidence. 1971 Gibson ES-340 TDN - Natural incl. Good. The J-40 used a pin-less bridge and double-x bracing. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Payment by Paypal is preferred; cashiers and personal checks are acceptable, but checks must clear before the guitar will be shipped. Currency: Gibson introduced the line in 1971 as a "no frills," stripped-down, more economically friendly version of Gibson's famed J-45—something like the “Working Man” series which replaced the J-40 in the 1980s. Gibson J-40 1971 Natural. The top is solid spruce, bound in … It has been refinished in nitro-cellulose lacquer and the neck has been reset and refretted with medium jumbo Dunlop frets. All solid woods with a double X-braced top and pinless bridge. It has a 14/20-fret rosewood finger board with pearl dot inlay, the early black pick guard, and full black body binding. Add to Cart. One should assume that any guitar will require some set-up to satisfy your personal requirements, and that not every flaw or ding will be seen/recognized/described in the listing. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: As low as $56/month with – Learn more. Overall, I would rate the condition a solid 8 … Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 1970 Gibson J40 for sale - Duration: 1:45. 1971 Gibson ES-340 TDW - Walnut incl. Gibson released the J-40 as a stripped-down budget model for beginner or novice guitar players. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. This seller is shipping orders within 24 hours, on average. It has three-per-side “Gibson Deluxe” nickel tuners, and a screened logo on the mahogany headstock. Every thing is original including the finish and electronics. While similar to the square-shouldered J-45 of the era, the Vintage Gibson 1971 J40 Acoustic Guitar Gear returned in mint condition. Kaufen Sie GIBSON 1972 J40 beim größten Händler mit Musikinstrumenten. Pardon my crappy skills. Binding on 1970 acoustic guitars disintegrate over time as the photos show. On the block here is a 1971 Gibson SB-400. Romania, Nice and rare ´71 ES-340 in Blond, only 154 ES340TDN have been made in 1971. UPS Guy Teaches Classical Girl To Boogie Woogie - Duration: 8:09. The Gibson J-40 is a jumbo-style guitar with a solid spruce top and mahogany back, sides, and neck. This is the 34" scale big brother to the short scale SB-300. This is a 1970 Gibson J-40 acoustic guitar which I have over lock-down, completely restored. Joined Oct 16, 2008 Messages 93 Reaction score 2. 3 Jahre Garantie und bester Service. The Gibson J-40 is a jumbo-style guitar with a solid spruce top and mahogany back, sides, and neck. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. The guitar is all original and in great condition. The J-40 used a pin-less bridge and double-x bracing. $1,199 + $60 Shipping. Hardshell Case. The Gibson J-40 is a jumbo-style guitar with a solid spruce top and mahogany back, sides, and neck. It also has a single repaired 3” crack from the top binding down the back, considerable finish crazing, and a number of dents, scratches, and gouges, and buckle rash on the back—in other words, it looks like what it is: a hard-driving Gibson Jumbo which has been played hard and often, and there ain’t no shame in that. Acoustic Letter 157,805 views. The J-40 was a slightly less expensive version of the workhorse J-45. Follow this product to see new listings in your feed! EUR "Gibson J-40 Acoustic Guitar. - Duration: 5:59. Gibson J-40 ca 1971 | A clean, well-cared for, near mint and original Gibson dread from the early 70s. Models of Montgomery Ward Airline Guitars. The one actual small crack has been professionally glued and cleated, a couple of braces have been re-glued, and this ol’ boy sounds and plays great and is ready to go. gibson 1971 j 40 - Hamilton Musical Instruments For Sale - Kijiji Hamilton Reverb Estimated Used Price Range. Learn More. MFD 1971 to 1982 Serialization can bo found on Gibson website. However, many of my instruments are well-played vintage items which are many years old, and I am not a luthier. Actually "excellent" condition except some of the usual playwear and lots of weatherchecking, which gives the blond finish a real charming appearance. Hopefully someone may find it amusing or helpful in a future project. For guitars made prior to 1977 use the extended search function. This particular instrument was made in Kalamazoo, Michigan: its serial number (615137) indicates it was probably one of the first ones produced. Still Shipping Quickly. Gibson; Gibson J40 1971 w/Case. 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