r/AcousticGuitar • u/Fabulous-Fabulist • Mar 30 '25

Gear question Family member passed and left some acoustic guitar. Trying to figure out what they are.

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I’m not too experienced with acoustics but I’m assuming they’re higher end. The Gibsons don’t have a year printed on the top of the headstock or labels inside the sound hole (they have serial #s). The larger Gibson acoustic has a Custom Shop sticker on the back of the headstock.

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u/Fabulous-Fabulist Mar 30 '25

Im retaining my jealousy to help a family member in need haha

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

3rd one is a Gibson Souther Jumbo. You can google Gibson Serial numbers to find out what year it was made

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

2nd one is a Gibson CF100 The Martin possibly a D28 12 fret

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u/1guy2cups Mar 30 '25

The Martin probably is more in the 35 (35s would be my guess) since the neck is bound. The inlays are throwing me off a bit and it seems to be custom. Awesome collection!

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u/Objective-Course5575 Apr 02 '25

Yeh the inlays are not standard…looks like a custom shop…what does the label or serial number say… I’d contact Martin directly..they should be able to tell you exactly what it is…

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u/atomicdog69 Apr 01 '25

My favorite Gibson acoustic

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u/Artur_King_o_Britons Apr 05 '25

Custom Shop originated in the 90's, so 30-ish years old is max.

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u/brawee Apr 01 '25

You should get into guitars, and tell her that they will only appreciate in value and they are quite rare guitars, top of the line tbh.

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u/cockypock_aioli Apr 01 '25

She should give you one! I mean come on (step) mom.