Gibson FON information

feeds@yuku.com (tpbiii) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:29:49 GMT

Here some interesting stuff from the banjo hangout.

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What do the Beatles have in common with an OM-45 Deluxe?

feeds@yuku.com (Copacetical) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:21:24 GMT

What they apparently have have in common is their connection with a certain entrepreneur who has been tangentially been discussed in these forums before in connection with an original OM-45 Deluxe.

Remember, = quite a while before the sale of the RR guitar, the OM-45 Deluxe, for which the asking price on eBay was, I think, $2 million?

According to recent news reports, the owner apparently recently asserted he owns the copyrights to the Beatle's music?

It...

So, my wife purchased a Vintage Gibson for me!

feeds@yuku.com (dhcrow) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:23:25 GMT

While on business in St. Louise this weekend, my wife and I visited a guitar shop on the west side. By chance, a vintage Gibson that had been placed on lay-a-way and then forgotten was back on the market. The price? - the balance due!!

My wife purchase it on the spot. She knows a good deal when she sees one.

It has some mojo but no structural problems.

Here are some pics!

50's D-18 questions

feeds@yuku.com (flatpickin) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:49:53 GMT

I am starting to look at 50's D-18's, with a purchase date of around the first week or two of January, 2010 and thought I had better get with the program regarding my research. All I know about are newer guitars like Collings, and newer high end Martins (GE, Marquis, etc.). It has always been a dream of mine to own an old Martin, and reality being what it is, my budget will probably never go past 5-6K. That being said, I have some questions that I was hoping some of you would be...

1930 Gibson Nick Lucas Special / BRW at Elderly

feeds@yuku.com (Dario57) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:20:08 GMT

I see we are not discussing this NL. I kinda like it .....

GIBSON NICK LUCAS SPECIAL (c.1930)
VG-EC, 14-7/8" lower bout, sunburst finished spruce top with X-bracing and white-bound soundhole, Brazilian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck joins body at 13th fret, white-bound 20-fret rosewood fingerboard, pearl diamond and leaf...

Did Gibson or Martin make guitars with 4 piece top?

feeds@yuku.com (Chang2) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:41:41 GMT

I have seen on occasion vintage D18 or old Gibson J-45 with 4 piece top, why did Gibson or Martin use a 4 piece top? Would a 4 piece top have effect on the sound of the guitar, I suspect it may allow the guitar top to vibrate more and actually improve tone, any opinions?

Larger pickguards on some Engelmann top 1953 D-18s

feeds@yuku.com (steveswan) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:44:44 GMT

An Engelmann Spruce top 1953 D-18 has appeared on the Gruhn's list with a slightly larger than standard pickguard. The outside curve on the upper end reminds me of the pickguard on the Intermountain 1953 D-18. Frank Kern, a Martin employee from 1946-1980, has told me that they only made larger pickguards for guitars that came in for repairs. Some longtime dealers have told me otherwise, that Martin made some larger pickguards on new guitars for dealers that specifically requested them....

So what's on your bookshelf

feeds@yuku.com (tpbiii) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:05:56 GMT

Now that I have retired, my home office has changed character. Do your office bookshelves look anything like this? Without the pictures of my wife and chicken of course.

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What is a 1960 D-28 Engleman top Worth?

feeds@yuku.com (pauljcat) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:42:19 GMT

I found a mint one, I mean mint. It has an engleman top. Any idea?

Anyone familiar with Gibson LG-2H ?

feeds@yuku.com (spock) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:11:35 GMT

The most recent issue of Acoustic Guitar Magazine states that Mary Flower plays:

ACOUSTIC GUITARS:1934 Gibson L-00, 1950s Gibson HG2 square-neck (also called an LG-2H).

I wondered if they meant an HG-0 or HG-00, but they weren't made in the 50's nor were they true squareneck guitars to my knowledge. Did Gibson make such a guitar, and, on a...

'46 LG-2 great guitar

feeds@yuku.com (yiannis71) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:31:17 GMT

I've just received a '46 LG-2 here,a superb sounding guitar(i'm only using the term "superb" for the very best sounding guitars,and this one is no exception).
It's been played alot in it's life,and i mean ALOT,but still retains it's original finish and parts.As a player,i prefer the ones who have been played alot,sound is what matters to me the most.I had tried this one some months ago at JJ's place in Italy,and i knew that i had to have this...

Wide-neck '39 D-28 at Lark Street

feeds@yuku.com (Fingerstyle2) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:33:42 GMT

No affiliation. Just thought the dread fans would be interested. Click on the little geetars for pics.

David

No Lacquer on the side end of fingerboard of early Martins
feeds@yuku.com (jimlanderson) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:31:18 GMT
Hi have examined a few early vintage Martins and I see there is no Lacquer on the side of the fingerboard

down where it sits on top of the body of the guitar. The transition from having lacquer to not having it usually seems

to be pretty sloppy. Anyway I know the neck and bodies of these guitars are finished separately, so why

would there be no lacquer there?

Anyone close to Austin Texas?
feeds@yuku.com (MPkrNth) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:10:39 GMT
Any vintage buffs close to Austin that would check out a guitar for me? PM if you could. Thx.

Converting an old Bay State
feeds@yuku.com (robkinghorn) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:34:28 GMT
I have an old Bay State with beautiful Brazilian landscaped back and sides. It is an 0 size and very close to, but not identical to, a Martin 0 shape. It is
ladder braced and an OK guitar as it is. The top has a few cracks but the back and sides are crack free. It is a little deeper than the Martin 0.

I've been reading in the forum about making Franken-000s out of Martin classicals, etc. and got to thinking about applying that program to this
guitar...you know, an X braced red...

1930's Kalamazoo on CL
feeds@yuku.com (MudslideTim) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:44:30 GMT
Greetings Vintage Lovers,

This one caught my eye this morning so I shot the seller an email asking for some better photos and a few questions regarding the condition.

http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/msg/1450480586.html

Can any of you offer up some insights on Kalamazoo, I know they were Gibsons budget line, I did a quick internet search but didnt find out too much else.

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"1963/64" 0-16NY on eBay
feeds@yuku.com (Ted Hutson) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:34:11 GMT
BIN for $1439: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1963-64-Martin-0-16NY-Acoustic-Guitar_W0QQitemZ150385978150QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item2303b3eb26

Such a lovely finish, and such a close-grained top:

Martin 1908 0-18 VS. Martin 1913 1-21 Which one would you buy.
feeds@yuku.com (Prairie Picker) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:24:50 GMT
I am seriously considering buying one of these two wonderful examples of relatively early Martin guitars. Here is what I know about them.

0-18: All original except new bone nut and new correct bar frets. Neck reset and action with original saddle is fine. 100% original finish, no overspray, no
cracks, some minor hen pecks.....Beautiful guitar that I believe would look like new from 4 feet away. Have not seen this one in person.

1-21: Stunning guitar with hardly a mark...

Flattop Market
feeds@yuku.com (epd242) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:04:33 GMT
Hello all, Would any of the dealers on this board have thoughts about recent trends in market conditions for flat tops? Is demand for quality instruments
starting to pick up a bit coincident with the stock market, or are things still a bit depressed?

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Best,

Tim

thoughts on a craigslist posting
feeds@yuku.com (blindeye) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:01:29 GMT
just wanted to see what some of the experts here think of the guitars and prices on this posting.

http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/msg/1422695287.html

The Vintage Corner

Gibson FON information

What do the Beatles have in common with an OM-45 Deluxe?

So, my wife purchased a Vintage Gibson for me!

50's D-18 questions

1930 Gibson Nick Lucas Special / BRW at Elderly

Did Gibson or Martin make guitars with 4 piece top?

Larger pickguards on some Engelmann top 1953 D-18s

So what's on your bookshelf

What is a 1960 D-28 Engleman top Worth?

Anyone familiar with Gibson LG-2H ?

'46 LG-2 *great guitar*

Wide-neck '39 D-28 at Lark Street

No Lacquer on the side end of fingerboard of early Martins

Anyone close to Austin Texas?

Converting an old Bay State

1930's Kalamazoo on CL

"1963/64" 0-16NY on eBay

Martin 1908 0-18 VS. Martin 1913 1-21 Which one would you buy.

Flattop Market

thoughts on a craigslist posting

'46 LG-2 great guitar