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I bought a birth year guitar. 1958
May 03, 2017, 08:28 AM
6gunsI bought a birth year guitar. 1958
I never thought I'd be able to afford a birth year guitar, but always thought it would be cool to have one.
I found an opportunity last week and thought if ever I want to pull the trigger on this, now's the time. I made an offer and they accepted.
https://reverb.com/item/506675...n-lg-0-natural-leftyI received the guitar yesterday and it sounds surprisingly good given the old strings that are on it. I don't know enough about construction to know if the "pins" in the bridge are an attachment method, but it appears the bridge rear is lifting slightly, so I'll swing it by my friendly luthier to have him check it all out.
As you can see by the case photos, it's pretty weird to see the writing inside and imagine the feelings of the people who once owned this old guitar.
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May 03, 2017, 08:33 AM
billnchristyLooks like you could end up with a hell hound on your trail if you play it just right.
May 03, 2017, 08:51 AM
vinnybassNice find. Kudos from another lefty player.
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6gunsquote:
Originally posted by billnchristy:
Looks like you could end up with a hell hound on your trail if you play it just right.
Ha! I had to google that, but yeah, you're right, Bill. I'll give it my best shot!
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May 03, 2017, 08:53 AM
6gunsquote:
Originally posted by vinnybass:
Nice find. Kudos from another lefty player.
Yeah, Vinny. What are the chances of finding a natural lefty of that vintage. Karma!
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May 03, 2017, 09:42 AM
jhe888I'd love to hear that all-mahogany guitar. Nice.
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sidss1Great old guitar, made in Gibson's Parson's Street factory in Kalamazoo, MI. They buillding nowadays houses the Heritage Guitar Company.
Enjoy your guitar, but, before you really get playing with it, I would have it checked out, to make sure that the braces etc are all secure within the body of the guitar.
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May 03, 2017, 10:53 AM
6gunsquote:
Originally posted by sidss1:
Great old guitar, made in Gibson's Parson's Street factory in Kalamazoo, MI. They buillding nowadays houses the Heritage Guitar Company.
Enjoy your guitar, but, before you really get playing with it, I would have it checked out, to make sure that the braces etc are all secure within the body of the guitar.
Yes and many of those old timers at Heritage are hold-overs from Gibson...those who didn't want to move to Nashville. They got together and formed the new company.
I'm going to have a luthier check it all over to make sure it's good.
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May 03, 2017, 10:55 AM
6gunsquote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
I'd love to hear that all-mahogany guitar. Nice.
J, it really has a pretty good sound as is. It can only get better with new strings and possibly change the saddle to bone.
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May 03, 2017, 11:57 AM
46and2That's cool.
May 03, 2017, 12:50 PM
kz1000I have a lefty ES-335 made when I was 3. You got a nice guitar there.
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May 03, 2017, 12:51 PM
cjevans... great find 'lefty'.
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mcrimmI,love old guitars. My oldest is a mint 1963 Les Paul Jr. In the factory cardboard case, original strap, and hang tags. I've never plugged it in.
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armedprofThat is outstanding. Are you leaving it in its current condition or are you having your friend restore it?
Wood that old has got to sound amazing.
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stickman428Very cool guitar! Congrats man.
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May 04, 2017, 03:02 AM
6gunsquote:
Originally posted by armedprof:
That is outstanding. Are you leaving it in its current condition or are you having your friend restore it?
Wood that old has got to sound amazing.
I want to leave it as original as possible. Concerned about the bridge lifting and maybe change the saddle for sound. Otherwise, a bit cleaning and that's it. Lube tuners maybe?
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May 04, 2017, 05:47 AM
Chris AnchorVery nice I bet it's got a very mellow tone to it. Chris
May 04, 2017, 05:47 AM
just1tymOne word, resonate! I love the way an oldie rings, you cannot substitute, it's just stunning.
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May 04, 2017, 06:43 AM
Floyd D. Barberquote:
Originally posted by armedprof:
That is outstanding. Are you leaving it in its current condition or are you having your friend restore it?
Wood that old has got to sound amazing.
Is condition important, or overrated?
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May 04, 2017, 07:04 AM
EdmondThose all hog guitars are something else. Nowhere near the pedigree of your guitar but I have a Martin D-15 and though I don't play it much due to giving most of my attention to my D-28, the sound is incredible.
Yours may have lost the incredible aroma that all hog guitars have but I keep mine cased so the smell is still pretty strong despite being a 15 year old guitar.
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