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Gibson B Guitars

Gibson B Guitars

Gibson B-15 Guitar (1967 - 1971)

The Gibson B-15 was introduced in 1967 and ended productions in 1970. It was named the student model.  It was made of wood and had a mahogany body, spruce top and natural finish color. The Gibson B-15 are not worth mega dollars but have steadily increased in value year after year.

Gibson B-25 Guitar (1962 - 1977)

The Gibson B-25 was introduced in 1962 had a flat top ,made of mahogany wood body , bound body and ended production in 1977 , these guitars were made in cherry sunburst color. During the same years Gibson also produced the B-25 N which was the same guitar but stands for natural finish . The B-25 are worth a little more than the b-25 n because of their cherry sunburst color .

Gibson B-25 short scale ¾  (1962 - 1968)

In 1962 to 68 Gibson also came out with the Gibson B-25 short scale version , meaning they had many of the same features as the Gibson B-25 flat top. It had a mahogany wood body, although smaller.  They were also built for students and came in sunburst color. If you come across one don’t let the size fool you they sound great.

In 1966 Gibson also introduced the Gibson B-25 N ¾  short scale. It is the same guitar as the Gibson B-25 ¾, but N stands for natural finish instead of sunburst. These guitars didn’t last long on the market, and production ended in 1968.

Gibson B-25-12 (1962 - 1977)

In 1962 introduced the B-25-6 string and the B-25 N-12 string. Both guitars had these features:
mahogany wood bound body, flat top but 12 string . The Gibson B-25 12 string guitars were made in cherry sunburst color and the B-25 N in natural).

Gibson stopped production on the B-25 - 12 string acoustic guitar in 1970, however production of the B-25-12-N kept on till 1977 ( same acoustic guitars but natural finish ).

Gibson B-45-12 (1961 - 1979)

The Gibson B-45-12 was also in production during the years 1961-1979. It was a 12 string acoustic guitar with a flat top made of mahogany wood. The 1961-62 models had round shoulders and from late 62 and on Gibson made them with square shoulders. They came in sunburst colors.

In 1963 Gibson also introduced the B-45-12-N (same guitars but in natural finish). Production ended in 1979. Vintage Price values are more or less the same as the Gibson B-45-12 (sunburst)

Gibson B-45-12 Limited Edition Reissue (1991 - 1992)

Because of the high demand, in 1991 Gibson made a limited edition reissue of the B-45-12. It was the same guitar but was built with rosewood wood on the back and sides of the body.

Because of the limited number of Gibson B-45 reissues produced, they are also considered somewhat collectible.

Vintage Guitar Price Value 2008 :
1967 - 1971 > $500 to $700 ( B-15 )
1962 - 1969 > $1000 to $1600 ( B-25 )
1970 - 1977 > $900 to $1000 ( B -25 )
1962 - 1969 > $950 to $1500 ( B-25n )
1970 - 1977 > $750 to $1000 ( B-25n )
1962 - 1968 > $700 to $1200 ( B-25 3/4 )
1962 - 1966 > $900 to $1600 ( B-25 / 12 )
1967 - 1977 > $800 to $1000 ( B-25 /12 )
1961 - 1962 > $1900 to $2300 ( B-45-12 round shoulders )
1962 - 1964 > $1700 to $2100 ( B-45-12 square shoulders )
1965 - 1969 > $1400 to 1700 ( B-45-12 )
1970 -1979 > $900 to $1100 ( B-45-12 )
1991 - 1992 > 950 to $1200 ( B-45-12 reissue )

Gibson B guitars have steadily increased in value, showing and average upward trend of 6% per year since 2000. The Gibson B-25 however, has experienced and average trend of 15%.

Prices are according to 4 guitar price guides and rounded off.