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Just bought a 1989 Gibson J200 guitar from a dealer&cant find out that much about it.Interesting story…..?

Bozeman
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Question by JeezyBaby: Just bought a 1989 Gibson J200 guitar from a dealer&cant find out that much about it.Interesting story…..?
I just went to a dealer a while back, and happened to stumble upon what he said was a “2000 Gibson J200, with maple backing and sides and spruce top,ebony fretboards.” I purchased the guitar AND the hardcase for $ 2,300. I then got home, and just wanted to find out more abuot the guitar, since the dealer “didnt know much.” The guitar specifications said that it is a Gibson J200, and was made in Bozeman, Montana. The serial number is 81589001. I called Gibson, and THEY said that it’s a 1989 Gibson J200 (THAT dealer was off lol) and that it was sold to a dealer, originally, in Maryland. I’m in Pennsylvania. Hmm, from the information I have given you guys, can someone please tell me more about this guitar, and if i got a good deal?? Thank you so much!! :) (P.S. It’s in EXCELLENT condition, and is the sunburst look.)

Best answer:

Answer by TommyMc
When I put the number into the Gibson serial number decoder, it shows:

…..”Your guitar was made at the
Bozeman Plant , MA, USA (obviously it should be “MT”)
June 7th, 1989
Production Number: 1″ ……

You can see for yourself here:

http://www.guitardaterproject.org/gibson.aspx

Since 1977, the codes are interpreted like this:
YDDDYPPP
So your was made on the 158th day of ’89 and was the first one completed in that Production series.

You bought yourself a fine guitar and I wouldn’t have any concerns that the dealer misrepresented the age. Gibson has changed it’s serial numbering code many times and can be hard to interpret. The condition of the guitar is more important than the age…in fact many folks would put a higher value on the older ones….they’ve had time for the sound to “open up.” Considering that new J-200′s are selling for between $ 3500 and $ 4500, I think you got a fair deal.

Answer by Nathaniel the Destroyer
Great Gutiar! Elvis played a customized one with his name on the fingerboard.
you can tell the date by the 1st and 5th digits in a gibson serial number ….8+9=1989

its hard to give it a value, especially without seeing it. the 1960′s j200s go for between $ 5000-$ 6000 and the new ones for about $ 2,500
so take what you will from that.

good find!

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We just set up a website with the domain name www.bozemannoonrotary.org. Can you add to yahoo with key words?

Bozeman
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Question by vic4eagle: We just set up a website with the domain name www.bozemannoonrotary.org. Can you add to yahoo with key words?
How do we set it up with Yahoo seach so key words “Bozeman” “Noon” “Rotary” finds our new domain name www.bozemannoonrotary.org?

Best answer:

Answer by Knowledge Seeker
It looks like http://www.bozemannoonrotary.org/ is
not in Yahoo Search at the moment. To check, type www.bozemannoonrotary.com into the Yahoo Search box.

Make sure you register the site with Yahoo Search via the Yahoo Search Submit page:

http://search.yahoo.com/info/submit.html

Make sure the section for your page says Bozeman Noon Rotary for your page. (Which it does).

If there are directories of Rotary Club web sites or community service sites for Bozeman, make sure you are listed in one of those sites with a link to your website. Unfortunately, Rotary International directories don’t seem to offer regional club web site links.

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It’s a-comin’ just wait?

Bozeman
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Question by Jane Good: It’s a-comin’ just wait?
It’s a-comin’

Three strangers strike up a conversation in the passenger lounge in
Bozeman , Montana , while waiting for their respective flights…

One is an American Indian passing through from Lame Deer, another is
a Cowboy on his way to Billings for a livestock show and the third
passenger is a fundamentalist Arab student, newly arrived at Montana
State University from the Middle East .

Their discussion drifts to their diverse cultures. Soon, the two
Westerners learn that the Arab is a devout, radical Muslim and the
conversation falls into an uneasy lull.

The cowboy leans back in his chair, crosses his boots on a magazine
table, tips his big sweat-stained hat forward over his face, and
lights a cigarette. The wind outside is blowing tumbleweeds around,
and the old windsock is flapping; but still no plane comes.

Finally, the American Indian clears his throat and softly he speaks,
‘At one time here… my people were many…. but sadly, now we are few.’

The Muslim student raises an eyebrow and leans forward,
‘Once my people were few,’ he sneers, ‘and now we are many. Why do
you suppose that is?’
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The cowboy removes his cigarette from his mouth and from the
darkness beneath his Stetson says in a smooth drawl . .. .

‘I reckon that’s ’cause we ain’t played Cowboys and Muslims yet,
But I do believe it’s a-comin’.

—— End of Forwarded Message

Best answer:

Answer by Aya
O.o
am i supposed to laugh or frown or comment?

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