"Made in USA" stamp question

feeds@yuku.com (Mario Proulx) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:23:46 GMT

When did Martin begin, and stop, adding the "Made in USA" stamp on the back of the headstock on their exported guitars? Had this '54 D-18 on the bench for new tuners yesterday, and took a photo. I've only seen a few, and I think all were from the 50's, though I don't usually go looking at the back of the peghead for it....

Pics of the 1925 00-28

feeds@yuku.com (Hamjack) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:50:49 GMT

Gibson Nick Lucas fans here is your Christmas gift, get out your wallet!

feeds@yuku.com (tmitchell59) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:42:28 GMT

Just cruising ebay and saw this! I don't have the dough or I wouldn't post here, but it would have shown up here eventually. Have fun!

It looks like a reissue! Too Clean! At least I got the pics and the numbers.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vinta...itar?hash=item439c439055

Picked up an older Gibson with some bling

feeds@yuku.com (spock) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:18:36 GMT

Found this advertised in my local paper as a 50's one owner cutaway Gibson. Hmm . . The owners son said his dad had bought it new and had since passed away and the wife couldn't bear to see it in the house anymore. Apparently the seller had taken the guitar to our local music shop and they didn't know exactly what it was, telling him it was probably something from the 30's. I went to look at it immediately, if not sooner, and knew exactly what it was. And although I needed...

New Stella/Soveriegn Grand Concert aquisition- What are these worth??

feeds@yuku.com (Smeckman) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:24:25 GMT

I just picked up a neat old Sovereign Grand Concert guitar I believe was made by Oscar Schmidt. Here are the pics- http://s411.photobucket.com/albums/pp197/Smeckman/sovereign/ It's in Excellent condtion- no cracks or repairs, all original. It has a spruce top and mahogany b/s. It also has the original case (is it?). What are these fetching these days?? Does anybody have any info on them? Any...

Help indentify two parlor twins, Larsons?

feeds@yuku.com (tmitchell59) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:26:45 GMT

I bought the larger of these two several years ago, hoping it was a Larson. There wasn't much info on their guitars at the time, but it looked like their shape to my eyes. I realize not all old parlors are Larson built. I did see a guitar identical to the larger one on ebay with a paper Stahl label. I know several makers built Stahls. I bought the small twin a few years back on ebay. They were made in the same place they are just different sizes. The larger guitar sounds great...

1966 D-21

feeds@yuku.com (soleless shoes) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:00:58 GMT

I've been watching this listing (which is actually a relisting) and was interested when it was first listed. Based on a response I received from the seller it's in solid playing shape with minimal fret wear, no buzz, neck is fine, and no refinish. I also thought the price was reasonable. Any thoughts on why there has been no interest? Thanks ...

Early '60's Versus Mid '60's D-28

feeds@yuku.com (Carped35) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:49:18 GMT

I value the expertise found here on the forum and am looking for guidance to set me on the right path to cure a bad case of gas.

I've played several properly set up '61 thru '63 D-28's over the past few months and have really been impressed. I'm ready to begin looking for such an instrument in earnest. I know that these "old factory" instruments were the last to be made before hide glue was phased out and are considered by many to be more desirable...

1946 000-18

feeds@yuku.com (kriegerse) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:37:14 GMT

Calling all UMGFers--well, Chris primarily (if he's still speaking to me after my silly comment on the OM-18P)---

I've just looked at a 1946 000-18 (description is my from memory-- without a super careful exam, which means I didn't have my reading glasses):

Original finish, bridge plate, tuners. Fair amount of pick wear and buckle rash.

(Outside edge of) pick guard crack, unrepaired; decent replacement bridge (but it'll have to go), broken off...

53 Southern Jumbo

feeds@yuku.com (gassman55) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:37:10 GMT

Am I missing something on this 53 Gibson SJ? It seems like $3200 is a wonderful deal even with a reset.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160389029065

Robt.

1930 OM-18P on eBay

feeds@yuku.com (Metropro) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:35:03 GMT

There is a very nice looking 1930 OM-18P on eBay. It's being sold by Vintage City Guitars who I don't know anything about. Maybe they're a member of the Forum? They say the guitar has it's original finish, no cracks, banjo tuners, tear drop pickguard, etc... In three years of tracking prices this is the

Another 'date the tuners'

feeds@yuku.com (onewent) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:43:46 GMT

Greetings all .. These tuners are, I believe, original on a old Oscar Schmidt guitar from the early part of the 20th Cent..kind of 'seen one, seen 'em all' tuners. But what throws me is the riveted or pressed on gears ala wartime tuners, rather than the expected screwed on gear. I have an old Washburn from 1909 with riveted tuners but they're a bit different than these. Since OS made the same basic guitar over three decades, dating the tuners would help with dating the...

KG-14 - Wow!

feeds@yuku.com (kalamazoo30s) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:43:26 GMT

This one sure brought a nice price! It is in good shape from what I can tell in the pictures. I guess the days of Kalamazoos flying under the radar are long gone!

http://cgi.ebay.com/30s-Gibson-L-00-Kalmazoo-KG14-vintage-guitar-FLAME-RARE_W0QQitemZ260520985088QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item3ca842c200
...

Did anyone here get this..................?

feeds@yuku.com (granmamou) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:11:37 GMT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eB...geName=ADME:B:EF:US:1123 I'll be awaiting a report on it if so.

Early Martin Dreadnought fingerboard brace dimensions evolution

feeds@yuku.com (steveswan) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:07:46 GMT

Regarding the brace under the end of the fingerboard (not the flat brace) on Martin Ds, how did they evolve in dimension and contour from 1932 through about 1950? How close or far away from this brace did the upper legs of the X-brace terminations end up in this 18 year time period? Some make the claim that lighter contours and smaller dimensions make for "improved" responsiveness and tone. What says the jury?

Pearly 1935 Oahu Deluxe Jumbo 68k -- always wanted one, finally found one

feeds@yuku.com (Steve in Florida) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:58:40 GMT

My brother picked it up for me in Tokyo...

Don't know when I'll actually have it in my hands yet... but glad I found one...

Currently set up for slide, with a square neck. I assume it's ladder-braced. I believe its 15.5" wide.

I'm on...

Another 1935 BRW or EIRW quiz...

feeds@yuku.com (Steve in Florida) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:54:11 GMT

I recently bought an Oahu Deluxe Jumbo 68k in Japan (my brother lives there and picked it up for me).

BRW or EIRW? Whaddaya think? -Steve

Bogus J-55 auction?

feeds@yuku.com (bassrun) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:56:01 GMT

I just saw this auction on eBay for a 1941 J-55. The guitar looks gorgeous, but I'm not sure the auction is legit. Not much of a description, aside from the photos. Seller with 17 transactions, none for significant $$, and no current feedback. And why would a guitar of this rarity and in this condition be listed for only 24 hours??

00-18G

feeds@yuku.com (nedsouth) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:23:40 GMT

Anybody out there have any knowledge of variations on the 00-18 G? I just bought one with a 1 7/8" nut, a pyramid pin bridge and instead of fan bracing, it's X braced and scalloped! It has some minor cosmetic issues but is fundamentally sound. The bridge plate looks original and the pin bridge is period correct and appears not to have been stuck over the scar of a tie bridge. Quick check with Martin didn't reveal any X braced G models...fan bracing being standard on G's as...

1976 HD-28 Shadetop

feeds@yuku.com (clucking) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:58:22 GMT

Just arrived from Bryan Kimsey a few days ago, my birth-year 1976 HD-28. Bryan set the neck, repositioned the bridge a hair, installed a bone nut&saddle, ivoroid Waverlys, removed the popsicle brace, fixed the pickguard crack, gave it some humidity and installed the beautiful 30's swirl pickguard that you see. Could NOT be happier with the work. It sounds loud, woody, and agressive. I'm delighted!
Had a REAL hard time getting a realistic picture of the burst. It's...

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