Concord 684-12-E can anyone help me w...

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Author Message   Toastie Username: Toastie Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 2:02 am:    Hey i was given one of these guitars by an older lady a few months ago and its just sitting round my house. Just wondering if anyone knew anything about it because im thinking of selling it. Cheers!   Chazmo Username: Chazmo Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 7:35 am:    Nice! The 684/12 is in the 1976 Concord catalog. It's one of the Gibson Hummingbird-style knockoffs. If you spot a serial number somewhere, we can help you determine year of manufacture (look for a branded number on the neck, or something on the label). Info is: Dreadnought 12-string Full length: 43-1/2", Body: 19-3/4" X 16", Body Depth: 4-1/2", Neck: 1-3/4" * fine grained spruce top. Mahogany back and sides. * rosewood fingerboard with large pearloid inlays *adjustable rosewood bridge * chrome plated individual machine heads * cherry sunburst finish Check the Meinl catalog pages for the 1976 concord series: http://db.musik-meinl.de/index.php?direct_mainmenu =/service/katalogarchiv   Toastie Username: Toastie Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 10:32 pm:    Hey thanks for your help. My one is electric though does that change much? Also any idea on its worth?   Toastie Username: Toastie Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 2:40 am:    Oh and i forgot to say i couldnt see a serial number.   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 7:43 am:    Toastie: I can't find any catalog pictures of the 684-12 electric. But here's a scan from the '76 catalog of the the 6-string electric version of the 684.   Chazmo Username: Chazmo Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 10:43 am:    Oh wow!!! Nice find Johns!!! Toastie... As for value, that's a very interesting question. I, personally, would be less interested in an acoustic with a vintage pickup system like this. I think -- but by *no* means say this for everyone -- that most collectors would agree that this would likely make your guitar less valuable than the pure acoustic counterpart. That said, since this was a factory option, that's a lot different than the aftermarket pickups that lots of people have installed on their guitars. This guitar might be quite rare. Regardless of that discussion, these Ibanez hummingbird copies are popular collectibles and you have a nice guitar there. Best wishes.   Toastie Username: Toastie Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 11:38 pm:    Yeah it looks just like that except of course it has 12 strings. If i knew how to put i pic up i would. Thanks for your help!

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