Early 60's Gibson L-00 Value?

Brass Saddles · July 15th, 2006, 08:40 AM

Folks: Could anyone please give me the value of a 61 or 62 Gibson L-00?
Have a chance to pick one up today (Sat), need rough value.

Thanks

Brass Saddles

mk · July 22nd, 2006, 07:34 PM

The L-00 was a pre-war small body acoustic -- do you mean an LG-2? That's the closest equivalent. If so, probably in the $1500 range if in good shape -- '50s would be a bit more, and the wartime LG-2 with a banner headstock would be closer to the $2500 range. The LG-1 is the ladder-braced version -- maybe a little more than half of the above. An LG-0 is ladder braced with a mahogany top -- even less for that one.

ednew · September 13th, 2006, 01:29 PM

The Oct. 06 issue of Acoustic Guitar has an article on L-00 hunting. Thought you might enjoy it.

http://www.acousticguitar.com/articl...ORKBENCH-1.asp

Old Friends
By Baker Rorick
Often overshadowed by Gibson's larger flattops, Depression-era L-00s are excellent guitars for blues and fingerstyle players. Even though their history can be confusing, if you know what to look for, you might just find a vintage gem.

July 15th, 2006, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brass Saddles Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 434	Early 60's Gibson L-00 Value? Folks: Could anyone please give me the value of a 61 or 62 Gibson L-00? Have a chance to pick one up today (Sat), need rough value. Thanks Brass Saddles

September 13th, 2006, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
ednew Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Age: 61 Posts: 469	L-00 Article The Oct. 06 issue of Acoustic Guitar has an article on L-00 hunting. Thought you might enjoy it. http://www.acousticguitar.com/articl...ORKBENCH-1.asp Old Friends By Baker Rorick Often overshadowed by Gibson's larger flattops, Depression-era L-00s are excellent guitars for blues and fingerstyle players. Even though their history can be confusing, if you know what to look for, you might just find a vintage gem.

July 22nd, 2006, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
mk Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 253	The L-00 was a pre-war small body acoustic -- do you mean an LG-2? That's the closest equivalent. If so, probably in the $1500 range if in good shape -- '50s would be a bit more, and the wartime LG-2 with a banner headstock would be closer to the $2500 range. The LG-1 is the ladder-braced version -- maybe a little more than half of the above. An LG-0 is ladder braced with a mahogany top -- even less for that one.