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Old 03-14-2019, 03:41 PM
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Going by the photos I'd guess that the guitar could use a neck re-set. If it was me I'd probably pass on it and keep looking. Just my 2 cents.

By the way, have you checked the bridge plate inside the guitar? I've had to replace the bridge plates on both my 1949 J45 and on my 1963 LG1. The old bridge plates can wear out or crack.

If you're willing to spend $300-$1000 fixing up the guitar then it might be worth buying it if you can get it at a good price. I've never bought an old guitar that didn't need hundreds of dollars of work. Fixer uppers can be a lot of fun as long as you know what you're getting into.
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Old 03-14-2019, 06:46 PM
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My buddy has one of these his uncle passed on to him. Super cool guitar that I would love to own. Nice examples are getting very pricey.
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I need to find a price I’m ok paying assuming it needs a neck reset soon and maybe some other things unknown. Not sure what that price is though. I’m struggling.
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One thing to consider on vintage Gibsons, and its apparent in one of the photos, is that Gibson used a flat-topped bridge and a small radius on the fingerboard.
So while it may appear the guitar needs a reset it may not.

The saddle height on the D and G will be higher, and the break angle will be as well. If you were to go higher on the E's then then middle would be too high.

Confused yet ....welcome to the wacky world of Gibsons!

Based on the photos it looks border line for a reset to my eye.
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Old 03-15-2019, 10:07 AM
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Can anyone tell me a value on this? If it didn’t need a neck reset, then knowing it may need one?
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Old 03-15-2019, 11:10 AM
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One thing to consider is that even the very best of luthiers cannot 100 percent guarantee how a neck reset will come out. There is always some risk involved.

I'd expect to pay around $800 for a neck reset by a top guitar tech. Also keep in mind that a neck reset usually necessitates some new frets, a new nut, a new saddle, etc.

I wouldn't buy a guitar that needs a neck reset unless it was very very cheap. If you can get the LG2 for $500 and you spend $1000 fixing it up you'll come out OK.
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I'd expect to pay around $800 for a neck reset by a top guitar tech. Also keep in mind that a neck reset usually necessitates some new frets, a new nut, a new saddle, etc.
At $800 for a neck reset I am glad I do not live in your neck of the woods
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Old 03-15-2019, 06:27 PM
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This is $2500. Hmmm.
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Can anyone tell me a value on this? If it didn’t need a neck reset, then knowing it may need one?
You will need to spend some time on the Google looking for a comparable. I came up with $3500 for a beat up one to $6000 for one in allegedly pristine condition. There are also a couple of Banners at a local store for around $4500.

http://www.thunderroadguitars.com/store/

I'm not afraid of an old guitar that needs work. But then again, I have access to real good techs too. $800 for a pro-level reset, including new saddle and nut and frets, possibly planing the fretboard, sounds about right. The bridge in the photos looks ok, but you will want to look inside with a mirror at the bridgeplate.

I tend to think about it this way: I am bringing the guitar up to code when it comes to playability for the next 20 years of my life. So long as the purchase price and cost of repairs ballpark to the value post repairs I am happy. I ain't selling it any time soon anyway.

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I agree that $800 is about the price for a reset, nut, saddle. Folkway said that with a full reset, frets, and whatever else expect $1500. But the value is weird here. I think $3k is a deal for a nice ready to go LG2. But one poster said if I can get it for $500 and put $1k into it, thats a deal. Another posted more in my range that they go from $3-6k. Now 5-6k LG2s better be mint banners. But some worn ones and later can be found for $2-3k.
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I have had a number of '40's Lg-2s as well as the more recent model B-25s that have the same body shape. The one I still have is a 1947 Lg-2 that has tone that surpassed, in my opinion, the Banner Lg-2s of which I had two. It is in excellent structural condition with original frets and a neck reset about five years ago.

I should say that I found all of the '40's lg-2s quite nice but the one I kept is exceptional. I think you can expect to pay around $3k for such guitars in decent shape. Good luck with your search! They are worth it!
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ignore... Made a different thread

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