Dave F

Not the first go around for the bone crusher.

If that’s the case, a good luthier should be able to file/sand the ends and touch it up.

How about a Martini?

J45 Custom Ebony. Gibson did a run of a few standard models in the theme of a Custom Les Paul

Many on the forum get saddles from Bob Colosi General Information - Guitar Saddles I've gotten saddles from him and they are good, but I think too pricey for experimenting. I've always kept a stock of blanks and make them from scratch. I would suggest something like these if it's a drop in saddle. Allparts BS-0267-000 Compensated Bone Saddle for Gibson Acoustic Guitars | eBay If it's long through saddle then it's a little more working in the end radius Bleached White Bone Saddles - StewMac

I've had a Kay since '64 (60 yrs) and an Ovation since '70 (54 yrs). The other 100 or so have come and gone and the cycle continues.

I always liked the looks of the Bigsby. I've got a cheapie version I plan on fixing up to look a little closer.

Besides the few USA ones, their other lines vary from $250 laminate ones to $999 solid wood. Some of them probably sound decent.

That’s the FON number. The Y makes it a 1953

I haven't noticed any issues with the shape of the bottom of the slot. I do have some abrasive cord for polishing the slots. Mitchell Abrasive Cord - StewMac

I hope The Best Guitar On The Planet….. is the next one coming to my house.

Maybe we can get Johnson Blake to do a slight update on Eve of Destruction. It wouldn't take much.

Same here. Give ‘em hell Harry.

I had a '92 Everly. I did not care for the sound. I seem to prefer larger bodies for the maple sound. The J185 seems to be my break off point. I've tried a few models, the bigger the better. Here's a list of some maple models that I have or had. Id like to try a J45 maple. Super 400 - L5 - J200 - J185 - J180 - J165 - L1

I enjoyed it. Sounds like something from the '60's. Liked the harmonica playing.

Comments like that could get you banned.

A good luthier should be able to pull that fret, cut the nibs, do a little touchup on the ends of the slot and put the fret back in. Should not be that noticeable. What model is this guitar?

I always enjoy your post

It’s in the fingers not the guitar

Is that direct from Gibson? I've never done that due to lack of discount except for one of their Calton cases,

I've never seen that tag

I think I have some worse looking Santa's than Tom in my childhood.

No faux. Tele Select. I found a solid flamed maple pick guard and replaced the white plastic. Has maple binding.