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  1. The one being played in the video sure looks like the first run of 42 Banner reissue efforts of several years back, one of which I purchased then and still have today.   Sounds like it also.   And, I want to say I recall that video as from that time, but not 100% certain.  The bridge and saddle were done as you see which bothered some folks because of the departure from original.  One of the selling points attempted then was a combination of old and new (as in the bridge and drop in saddle).  That guitar looks and sounds like that series.  You guys remember that first try don't you?  The sound sold me despite the modern bridge and saddle.

    edit:  I recall a post where someone was having a hard time adjusting his playing style due to the boom and volume response.  He had tried every string, etc.  I replied about having to lighten my approach to find the real balance and sweet spot on mine.  To this day the guitar responds best to a measured touch. 

  2. 20 hours ago, zombywoof said:

    I went and looked and while I could not find anything built in 1995 with the moniker "Special" attached I did quickly find there were a couple of runs J200 Specials in 1993.  Ain't the internet grand?  One had a Koa body and another a flame maple top.  So, it does appear it is a different ballgame than the "Deluxe" guitars which appeared in the 1970s where apparently the only thing Deluxe about them was that it was written on the TRC.

    There you go poking at my 74 DEEELUXE Southern Jumbo again!   💪    The "Deluxe" has to be the extra wood the ample bridge plate utilizes.   That was an expense to Gibson.   It's my Edsel and Studebaker true, but they each do fine on Mercum.

  3. On 6/8/2022 at 2:23 AM, merciful-evans said:

    Last Night I watched Stamping Ground which was a 1970 concert in Rotterdam Netherlands. It featured:

    Dr John

    Family

    Santana

    Canned Heat

    Soft Machine

    The Byrds

    Jefferson Airplane

    Its a Beautiful Day

    Tyranasaurus Rex

    Al Stewart

    Pink Floyd

     

    Maybe one or two more. Lots of naked people.

    One obvious thing stood out as different to more modern rock. 50 years ago every band got into a definite groove. Its almost a defining difference. 

     

    Not watching anything.         Soft Machine, yes,  and I still have their albums. 

  4. On 5/7/2022 at 4:58 PM, jt said:

    Nobody knows more than Willi about vintage Gibsons, Martins, and Larsons. He's also a lovely fellow.

    IMHO, Antique Acoustics are THE best bridge pins available: light and very hard. IMHO, again, weight is not your friend in bridge pins (read: bone or brass).

    I had forgotten I have a set on my J-45 with a torrefied . top.  I tried them jt, after hearing your thoughts on them in the last pin discussion here.    When I got the guitar out for it's go round last week it all came back so I posted about them existing.   I really like the antique Gibson pins both looks and quality wise.  The are well made.  They did not make my bright J-45 any brighter and as I keep playing I am more impressed.  As you said, light and hard.  I have three unused sets that I am going to put to use now that I have given the antique Gibsons a fair chance.  

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