[Truss Rod Font for 1998 Gibson LeGrand?]

Thanks, I did that. They do not know what the font is. I emailed Gibson support. 

[Truss Rod Font for 1998 Gibson LeGrand?]

I'm trying to replace the trussrod cover on a '98 LeGrand with a "LeGrand" insignia. Does anyone have any idea of what the font is? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ES-335 or similar with fatter / chunkier neck]

Not sure why it's taken me so long to realize  the skinny neck profile on my 2018 335 is not for me.  What are the alternatives for a fatter neck, Gibson or otherwise? Gibson ES-335 '59? I don't recall if the Heritage H-535 was much different. Thank you for any suggestions. 

[ES 330 serial and stamp date show different dates]

Any guesses or info on why the serial # on the inside label and the headstock do not match up on a 2018 ES-330.  Serial is 12147714 and the actual headstock stamp says 2018.  They were not making these in 2017, I assume.  Is this a simple issue of manufacturing the guitar and stamping serial # ahead of actual release year? 

..I can contact Gibson Customer Service  tomorrow, I suppose...

[Upgrades to Matsumoku Sheraton]

Nice pics above. Another owner on YouTube said these 80's are not laminate, but solid maple? ... I purchased an '83, on its way from Michigan. Wondering if this is true. And did the factory stop with the e logo in any particular year? 

[1999 Gibson L-4 CES, Laminate Maple Back?]

Does "flamed maple" mean laminate? I know the top is carved spruce and the mahogany is also solid, but not sure about the maple backs. Thank you for any insight. 

 

Tom 

[Quality of '83 Kalamazoo Made ES 347]

Does anyone have an opinion on the quality of a Kalamazoo made ES 347, one year before Gibson moved to Nashville? Interesting reading on how the factory slowly reduced to fewer employees and lower production by this time.  Just wondering if the quality of production also diminished as they started to close down.

Thank you, 

Tom 

[Unfinished Fretboard Heel on Gibson L-4]

Yes, that is the area, John. Thank you for that update. Much appreciated, 

 

Tom 

[Unfinished Fretboard Heel on Gibson L-4]

Thank you for that reply, Sgt. Much appreciated. 

[Unfinished Fretboard Heel on Gibson L-4]

Is it typical that the neck heel--joint underneath as it abuts the pickup--is rough or unfinished? I'm assuming it's placed on the body as raw wood, but not sure...