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That`s the beauty of being a great song writer ...you don`t have to be a great guitar player . Chords ,melody, a story , some sex appeal ,some mojo ,and confidence .. Speaking on behalf of this under rated era of Gibson flattops , i think Gibson should release a series of signature 70`s styled ,single x braced acoustics. John Mellencamp Dove , Paul Weller - Richard Ashcroft j 45 , Stuart " Woody" Wood Hummingbird . I think they would put smiles on peoples faces .
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Tell that to Richard Ashcroft of The Verve . There are some great playing and sounding Gibson`s of this era .
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Hi Robzoid , take a mirror with you ...a small mechanics mirror that will fit in sound hole ...examine the top bracing . If it is Single X bracing ..buy the guitar ...if it is Double X bracing and sounds good ,plays fine with low string height ,no belly bulge etc ...buy it !
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Hey Woody ...i would love to see a picture of the ring that created that kind of damage lol. The love of your life must have paid a fortune for it.
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70's Gospel NEED HELP Identifying it .
75 Hummingbird replied to WILL FRET4FOOD's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Beautiful job , guitar sounds great , your choice of song takes me back . Stay safe ,take care ,thanks for sharing . -
Reverb has a ton of vintage Gibson`s because their prices are so over the top it`s a bloody joke .
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Why bother removing the additional bits ? Sell it as is 1500.00 U.S . Have a good day .
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Hi Jim ,the double x brace is not unusual .It was the bracing system used by Gibson generally in the 70`s ...but into the early 80`s to .The system is thought to be less toneful ,more rigid and or less appealing . To each their own , some Gibson's of this design are beautiful and great sounding guitars.
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70's Gospel NEED HELP Identifying it .
75 Hummingbird replied to WILL FRET4FOOD's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Well hell ,that is a quirky bit of kit , cool ! . Put the original pick guard back in it`s rightful place man . The guitar looks as thought it has had it`s motor kept running through the years, Keep it running and enjoy it . I would love to hear a sound bite of it ...curious about the ladder brace . -
Hi Jim . What you have there is a homemade Belly Buster ...it looks like a bit of overkill but....if the top is relatively flat why not. I am curious as to how much of a tone killer the apparatus is . It is definitely not from the factory !
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70's Gospel NEED HELP Identifying it .
75 Hummingbird replied to WILL FRET4FOOD's topic in Gibson Acoustic
Hello friend and welcome . Your Gospel is indeed a rare concoction of Gibson parts it would seem . Looking at your pictures with the original pick-guard....which is very much like an early 1970`s j 160 e , add that to the back bracing ,could be a j 160 body and a Gospel adorned neck . Does the Gospel have double x top bracing or ladder bracing ? I think Gibson was using ladder bracing on the j 160e . Thanks for sharing , you may never find out exactly ,,,,,,,but you own a lovely bit of Gibson history there. -
Free country Timtim lol .
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Hi Armen , what are you charging ?
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Hello Timtim , the mid 40`s to 1949 , j 45 -50 are indeed very special and coveted guitars. Quirky specs , evolving design , Excellent craftsmanship . Built by some of Gibsons best ! Advice would be , have cash or charge available in hand ,when you see one which fits your shopping criteria JUMP ON IT ! Don`t think twice and don`t dicker ... Now i am talking about a deal reasonably priced one , reverb has come off it`s rocker ,,,,total rip off. Be patient....... and perhaps ZW will pass along one of his .
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How high is the saddle ?