The size of of it in the picture above is deceiving. This is a pic of it from Facebook.
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The size of of it in the picture above is deceiving. This is a pic of it from Facebook.
Phil
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So does anyone have this book yet? I would love to know more about the Orville guitar on the cover. Also, how much information is given for each instrument? Is this book mostly really nice pics or...
However if you want a vintage acoustic bass with frets then this is the way to go. They also look great around the house.
Some people, myself included, appreciate the history and artistry that goes along with it. From what I hear a Northfield is a great mandolin but for me the historical significance of the Loar is...
Thank you for the info. Actually ‘57/‘58 was what I was hoping for to support an idea I had. Don’t have time to post about it now here. Maybe later and probably I’ll bring it up in a Gibson Facebook...
I think Jethro used one much earlier than that. I was thinking 50’s or 60’s. While we are at it what year did the solidbody two point electric come out? Which was first?
What year did Gibson start production on the two point double cutaway A-5?
I'm thinking about maybe trying this. It says the lower bout is 11.4"
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Off the top of my head I don't know the answer but I don't think there are two piece necks. I think technically they are three piece necks because there is a thin center strip in there as well. If...
The problem is, even with that Eastman at 10.25”, the width is too narrow. The mandolins I have are 10.5 and10.75+. One is in a case now that fits but I would like something a little nicer and the...
I actually got a Hiscox case a while back and it unfortunately did not fit the early ones either. They are just too wide and these cases like to keep things nice and tight. I have a Hiscox Artist...
I recently got this case advertised as a TKL A Style. Maybe a dumb question but is this really a case for A style? Also I had hoped to use this with one of my very early Gibsons however they are a...
Think that Virzi is still in there?
I recently sold a snakehead 1923 A-4 and got $4000. Listed it a few times in a few different places. I feel that’s pretty much where top of market is for one.
Phil
So this photo dated to October 7th 1922 popped up today on Facebook. It appears to show some of the same people as The White House photo but dates to at least 5 months prior. If you look closely it...
What do you think the going price for teens style pickguard clamp is these days? I might let one go to someone. Ive sold parts in the past but its been a while. Dont want to let it go too cheap...
I’ve posted this before but it would be GREAT if the original shipping records could be made public.
Phil
If you are going to paint a mandolin the A-3 would be the right model to go for.
Phil
Just in case anyone has been wondering for the past 4 plus years the K-5 in the original post IS a 1924. I just noticed that in the comment section the author of the blog page says he talked to the...
Stay positive and good luck with all in the future. While life is a combination of many things looking now that you have made over 14k posts I would think these instruments would be an enjoyable part...
Here are two examples of Orville’s handwriting. Notice the left handed lean.
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What pic of Orville with a Style U are you referring to?
Phil
I’m probably not going to go too far into this discussion but I will say that I own what is probably the most fancily carved pre-company Orville Gibson made six string guitar and it has what appears...
This is just a random thought but I noticed a lot of really interesting violin cases available online. Would a Gibson mandolin be able to fit a violin case? Im not jumping on any really more of...
Yes it’s a 1905 Gibson. They had slotted headstocks for about a year in between the initial paddle heads and the later solid headstocks. Here is my 1905 Style 0-2. Yours has been refinished, has a...