telemaster03 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I stopped in at my local guitar store, E.M. Shorts, a few weeks back and fell head over heels for this guitar. I had to have it so after parting with some other pieces and praying no one else would buy it I pulled the trigger today. Later tonight I'll change strings and give it good run through. Huge, booming sound. Amazing. Nice companion to my Woody Guthrie SJ. They still have another of the same model on their sales floor, they were surprised they hadn't sold yet but said this type of guitar wasn't everybody's cup of tea. These two and one at Wildwood were the only new ones I could find. If you're looking/wishing for/wanting one of these It's still hanging there and they are always great to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Oh, yeah. They are something special. Be nice to your shoulder, though. Yours doesn't exist until it appears in photos here, you know ; ). Congrats- enjoy the big deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 If I may be so bold, (and please forgive my being indelicate sir) but how much would one expect to pay for the one that remains for sale in the music store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Nice guitar. Had the chance to see one being built at the factory in early June - maybe its yours ! Dying to see the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I have one and love it. The twelve fret neck makes it so comfortable to play, and it has such a rich, complex voice. I hope you enjoy yourself. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Ive never heard of such a guitar, is it a Gibson? Pics,pics pls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 It's inspired by the Roy Smeck Stage Deluxe of yore (or modern day Jackson Browne). 12 frets, the body an almost uniform depth, big V neck, rosewood back and sides, and a great Baggs Lyric pick up. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Here's a pic of Jorma playing my Rosewood Smeck.. and another.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemaster03 Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 It's been a busy weekend and I just now had a few moments to change strings and polish her up a bit. Up until about two weeks ago I wouldn't have considered a 12 fret Gibson, but man...what a great sounding and playing guitar! Looking forward to getting to know this one better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
play4him Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Beautiful guitar ! So you got it at EM Shorts. I go in there often, as I'm in Wichita myself. I'll have to check that model out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemaster03 Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Couple more. E.M. Shorts is a great shop, I enjoy hanging out there and playing all the guitars. They also had a nice maple J-185 that sounded really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 They are special that's for sure...I hope you enjoy yours for a long time to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Relic Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Lovely guitar , looks a real pleasure to play (and just to look at ) . Good luck and enjoy many wonderful hours together 🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Here's a pic of Jorma playing my Rosewood Smeck.. and another.. I've missed that table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Very nice! Looks great; congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I've missed that table It was a very good table. But it was time to move on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Couple more. E.M. Shorts is a great shop, I enjoy hanging out there and playing all the guitars. They also had a nice maple J-185 that sounded really good. Telemaster, is Jon Ray still leading the charge over there? I've had dealings with him in the past, and he always made sure the transaction went great, I've not shopped from them for a while but still have 2 of the guitars and one amp I bought from him. (I live in Mass so it was all MO purchases) Jon was/is a right guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 You always had the best pictures on here And it down to the table you see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 GLT (Grunt Likes Tables) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemaster03 Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 Telemaster, is Jon Ray still leading the charge over there? Jon is still there but I've always dealt with Lance. I don't think this shop has much turnover and just a few guys work there. It's sort of a "throwback" of a store...great vibe and they are always happy to let you play the guitars all you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Nice...I have never seen one..have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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