Does anyone actually prefer vintage bass guitars and amps to what's out on the market these days?
Question:Does anyone actually prefer vintage bass guitars and amps to what's out on the market these days? Answer:It's said that vintage instruments have a certain vibe newer stuff doesn't have Better, could be, never fondled a Ken Smith. One thing I do know is that a Ken Smith doesn't soud lik ...
- are there any websites that may help us find out the true age of this Gibson acoustic guita?
Question:I have a friend at work who may inherit an older Gibson acoustic guitar from her grandmother. She's thinking it was made somewhere in the 60's, but is there any way to be sure? Can Gibson give information on a guitar if we called them with the serial number? or are there any websites t ...
tagged: Vintage Gibson Acoustic Guitar- What is the Steinway of acoustic guitars?
Question:Wonder if someone familiar with the vintage Steinway sound can tell me what they feel the analogue is to acoustic guitars? By Steinway, I'm referring to the specific models that have a very sweet, trebley (but not strident), crisp, bell-like sound. (This is in stark contrast to modern ...
tagged: Vintage Gibson Acoustic Guitars- I am looking for a used big fat Gibson guitar like the ES Serie or similar, please help?
Question:I am looking for a used big fat Gibson guitar like the ES Serie or similar, which has been built before 1970, especially between 1956-1960. Cause a friend of mine is living in Boston -I am in germany-, i am especially interested in offers from this region. It is the best way for me, th ...
tagged: Used Gibson Guitar- I was wondering whether anyone here is familiar with Austin guitars?
Question: But I want something I can play before I buy. Answer:I've heard of the Austin brand, but I don't know why.
tagged: The Gibson Guitar- is it a beautiful guitar but it's not a signature model ST?
Question:I entered a contest on the net sometime in October through JazzOnln to win a Gibson Nighthawk ST electric guitar. The contest was put on by JazzOnln, Verve Records, and Gibson to celebrate the release of Joe Louis Walker's new CD Blues of the Month Club. Answer:Don't listen to all of t ...
tagged: Signature Gibson Guitar- Does anyone here know what model Gibson it is?
Question:I went to the Dave Matthews website to figure out what kind of acoustics he plays and it listed that he plays Taylor CE's. But in alot of pictures and posters I see him playing a black Gibson guitar that has a gold signature near the fret board. Does anyone here know what model Gibson ...
tagged: Pictures Of Gibson Guitars- if there is such a guitar, is it the same as the les paul or what and how much is it worth?
Question:Someone in the classifieds is selling a Gibson The Paul (as that person described it) for $700CDN. I,ve heard of The Les Paul which is an all-wood les paul worth about $3500US... I haven't called the guy about it... is there such a guitar or does this guy not know what he's talking abo ...
tagged: Paul Gibson Guitar- Anyone have any suggestions about old Gibson Guitar Amp?
Question:I'm new to the list. I have a very old Gibson Guitar Amp. It has brown and beige leather covering. On the back it just says Kalamzoo, Michigan. No model numbers anywhere on the outside. I don't use this amp much, Bought it without trying it years ago, and tried blowing my blues harp th ...
tagged: Old Gibson Guitar- if there are any gibson freaks out there who can help me out with the ID?
Question: just made a great find but i don't want to get too excited yet. My mom just asked me if I wanted to get my grandfather's old guitar repaired. It appears to be a smaller body gibson. This thing was bought before 1935 because he had it before he met my grandmother (1935). Does anybody o ...
tagged: Old Gibson Guitars- Does anyone know the differences in the wood and fabrication for a Gibson les paul and Epi?
Question:Does anyone know the differences in the wood and fabrication for a Gibson les paul and Epi? why is there such a price difference? someone asked me and I don't know the awnswer Answer:argued a million times in the newsgroup. My rationale, I've been playing since '64, is: I own an epipho ...
tagged: Les Paul Gibson- anyone can help to get a guitar for my 10 year old LEFT handed daughter?
Question:I have a chance to purchase an old Gibson Guitar (I think it is a J-50). The only information I have is what is on the lable inside the sound hole and it just says J50ADJ. The head says Gibson in gold lettering. The body is a simple design. There are no other numbers anywhere on the gu ...
tagged: Left Handed Gibson Guitars- can anyone tell me where to go to find a complete history on Gibson's banjo's?
Question:can anyone tell me where to go to find a complete history on Gibson's banjo's? it would be nice to find something that had pics as wellAnswer:a) Gibson Guitars, 100 Years of an American Icon by Walter Carter (mostly guitars, but has a number of very good Gibson banjo sections including ...
tagged: History Of Gibson Guitars- why you can't purchase a new gibson or epiphone at guitar center any longer?
Question:I was wondering why you can't purchase a new gibson or epiphone at guitar center any longer. No doubt Gibson didn't care for guitar center's marketing techniques Answer: the Henry J. era Gibson/Epiphone company is not really known for scruples. I'd be REAL surprised if they are the lea ...
tagged: Guitar Center Gibson- Does anyone have any idea how much the average Gibson Victory bass costs?
Question:Does anyone have any idea how much the average Gibson Victory bass costs? I spotted a pretty nice lookin' one the other day and was curious as to what was considered a fair price. The askin' price for this one was $499, which seemed a bit high to me, so I thought I'd check. I'd appreci ...
tagged: - how many musicians think Rickenbackers play like crap because of places like GC?
Question:I drove from Las Vegas to California 2 weeks ago to buy a new Rickenbacker. The dealer in Las Vegas didn't have anything except a 381 and I can't afford that and I like to see and play guitars before I purchase so ordering one was not a consideration. I stopped in several Guitar Center ...
tagged: - Please leave me any and all info on the gibson thunderbird IV bass?
Question:Please leave me any and all info on the gibson thunderbird IV bass. The more specific the better. Is it worth its price? What are its pros and cons? And how about its sound? Answer:Ahead of it's time with laminated neck thru-body design, a slender, playable neck, and a distinctive soun ...
tagged: - I'm wondering if any of you have any information on a Gibson Tenor guitar, Model number: TG-25-N, serial number: 141376?
Question:I'm wondering if any of you have any information on a Gibson Tenor guitar, Model number: TG-25-N, serial number: 141376? I would like to find out where and when it was made, standard and alternative tunings and any other useful tidbits? Answer:Standard tuning for this instrument would ...
tagged: - Does anyone have any idea what a twin neck (eight strings each) Gibson Console Steel guitar might be worth?
Question:Does anyone have any idea what a twin neck (eight strings each) Gibson Console Steel guitar might be worth? It is not a pedal steel, but has adjustable legs, and is probably from the late 50s. Answer:It depends on the condition of the guitar. I've seen one of these in poor condition (m ...
tagged: - On a radio station the Kinks in Girl You Really Got Me was credited for the first instance of guitar distortion,really?
Question:On a radio station the Kinks in Girl You Really Got Me was credited for the first instance of guitar distortion. Answer:Yeah, right. And the Rolling Stones are the Greatest Rock and Roll Band. I don't think they really are, but they said it first, so...
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