Century of Progress...anyone played one?

[Navion]

OK, I'm ALMOST sold on a Century of Progress. Haven't played it yet, but I found one, and I'm thinking seriously that the kid doesn't need to go to college all THAT bad... Has anyone heard anything yea or nay about these? I have to play it first, of course, but I know once I pick it up, if I like it, it's coming home. (Thank GOD I never got into drugs!) A few words of discouragement might not hurt.

[Hoss]

I've seen two. Played one.

It was very 'lively'- lots of sustain with nice, clear tones on all strings.

[jefleppard]

here's an historical site that describes it

http://www.usd.edu/smm/PluckedStrings/Guitars/Gibson/10865/CenturyModelGuitar.html

 

interesting history. i love the line "mother of toilet seat". i've seen elvis costello play one, but live you cant really tell in a band setting. i always thought of them as a bit of a stray cat but here's elvis (declan) playing one .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S6AwRm-xqE

 

he says in the official gibby vid that nick lowe played this guitar in this song....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jln3aDC2FnM

[Space Pup]

I recently played on of the new "Elvis Costello" models. It plays nice and has a clear tone but it's just not what I'm looking for.

[TommyK]

... A few words of discouragement might not hurt.

 

Sending the kid to college might be the only way to get him / her out of your basement.... think about it.

 

Your time is comin'. Be patient. Emptynesterhood is ALL it's cracked up to be.