onewilyfool Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Inquiring minds want to know!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I don't, but I just saw a very dangerous looking item list on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Gibson-L1-Acoustic-Guitar-L00-Body-Size-Very-Rare-/151140064303?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2330a65c2f BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Good try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainpicker Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 duluthdan-So with the acquisition of your Ren SJ-200 I'm wondering which girl in your harem is getting the most attention these days? That Jackson Browne sure is a tasty looking 12 fretter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Or trade??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMELEYE Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 How about a '67 Gibson F25(N)? A full 2" at the nut and who can forget those big white guards? It's in really good condition, sounds fantastic with lights and comes in a Guardian hsc. PM for more details and pix. Thanks, Ce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Or trade??? Like what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 duluthdan-So with the acquisition of your Ren SJ-200 I'm wondering which girl in your harem is getting the most attention these days? That Jackson Browne sure is a tasty looking 12 fretter. the 200 got a workout Monday night- a few studio musician's from John Denver's old band(s) let me plunk away with them until 2 AM, was a riot ! Lately its the SJ, got a thing coming up Saturday night near Denver, in a barn ! As nice as a 12 Fret JB is, it doesn't leave the house very often. It isn't for sale, not even close. But OWF, if you don't have a 12 Fret around, you need one, everyone does. You leaning Vintage ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 You made me count -- we have 23 substantive 12-frets, 21 of which are vintage (I think). I usually don't think in those terms. There are six in this picture of pre 1940 flattop Gibsons -- '26 L-1, '39 HG-00, '36 RSSD, '35 RSRG, '34 HG-Century, '31 L-1 Here are some 30s 00 Martins Here are all the old Hawaiin conversions in one picture We have quite a bit of older stuff yet -- pre 1930 parlor guitars, etc, and even some 60s 12-frets -- F-25, two D-35Ss, and a D-18S. One new 12-fret got a pretty good workout last night. A traveling musician needed a (sort of bluegrass) band to back him up. My wife and I and our regular banjo player took the gig. It turned out to be a little weird and a lot of fun. We mostly took it because we (my wife and I) wanted to do the harmony work -- we have tried to become a good bluegrass tenor/high baritone engine. We knew the songs (bluegrass/country/gospel), he was a good strong lead singer (and rhythm guitar player) and we were working closely around a single condenser mic -- we could hear everything and we could really cut the vocal edges. But we were also expected to do the lead work, and his material was all over the place. So I brought two guitars on stage plus my harmonicas -- gospels crowds love harmonica (not pretty, but there it is). The 12 fret I brought was our Randy Wood Custom Adi over Cuban Mahogany -- I use this mostly to finger pick (with finger picks) those old driving gospel songs. Well, as it worked out I played the 12-fret about half the time -- right into the condenser mic. It was a great facility and that guitar just range off the walls. It could have been a diaster in so many ways -- we just did it on the fly, but every now and again you just win one. Isn't music wonderful! Best, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Tom...which of thse Jumbo 12's you willing to let go???....lol You made me count -- we have 23 substantive 12-frets, 21 of which are vintage (I think). I usually don't think in those terms. There are six in this picture of pre 1940 flattop Gibsons -- '26 L-1, '39 HG-00, '36 RSSD, '35 RSRG, '34 HG-Century, '31 L-1 Here are some 30s 00 Martins Here are all the old Hawaiin conversions in one picture We have quite a bit of older stuff yet -- pre 1930 parlor guitars, etc, and even some 60s 12-frets -- F-25, two D-35Ss, and a D-18S. One new 12-fret got a pretty good workout last night. A traveling musician needed a (sort of bluegrass) band to back him up. My wife and I and our regular banjo player took the gig. It turned out to be a little weird and a lot of fun. We mostly took it because we (my wife and I) wanted to do the harmony work -- we have tried to become a good bluegrass tenor/high baritone engine. We knew the songs (bluegrass/country/gospel), he was a good strong lead singer (and rhythm guitar player) and we were working closely around a single condenser mic -- we could hear everything and we could really cut the vocal edges. But we were also expected to do the lead work, and his material was all over the place. So I brought two guitars on stage plus my harmonicas -- gospels crowds love harmonica (not pretty, but there it is). The 12 fret I brought was our Randy Wood Custom Adi over Cuban Mahogany -- I use this mostly to finger pick (with finger picks) those old driving gospel songs. Well, as it worked out I played the 12-fret about half the time -- right into the condenser mic. It was a great facility and that guitar just range off the walls. It could have been a diaster in so many ways -- we just did it on the fly, but every now and again you just win one. Isn't music wonderful! Best, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 How about a '67 Gibson F25(N)? A full 2" at the nut and who can forget those big white guards? It's in really good condition, sounds fantastic with lights and comes in a Guardian hsc. PM for more details and pix. Thanks, Ce. I have a '66 version, great guitar. A previous owner removed the tap plates and did a shoddy refinish of the top but as a player I'll never give it up. I would highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 I understand there are some 12 fret J-200's, J-45's, maybe other Jumbos...I wouldn't mind a JB, but I don't want to spend that much. I HAVE a 12 fretter, the L-20 special.....Nick Lucas type body, but looking for a jumbo 12 fretter...I have a J-45 Pure voice, and an AJ Mahogany Short Scale, both great guitars, but somewhat similar sound wise, so I thought a nice trade for a 12 fretter might work.....a little something different...hmmmm?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I understand there are some 12 fret J-200's, J-45's, maybe other Jumbos...I wouldn't mind a JB, but I don't want to spend that much. I HAVE a 12 fretter, the L-20 special.....Nick Lucas type body, but looking for a jumbo 12 fretter...I have a J-45 Pure voice, and an AJ Mahogany Short Scale, both great guitars, but somewhat similar sound wise, so I thought a nice trade for a 12 fretter might work.....a little something different...hmmmm?? Well, I think if you are looking for a Gibson, those are far rarer beasts -- I think those things exist, but I don't get the impression they are particularly common. I guess this is indeed the right place to ask. Good luck. Best, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I had another thought -- probably not an interesting thought but I will present it anyway. If it existed, what might be good is a 12-fret J-35. Well, as it turns out the Randy Wood guitar I was talking about above is pretty much that -- it just hit me that that might make it actually interesting. It's body is a copy of a '39 J-35. Here is a couple of old links that talk about it. link1 link2 These are pretty rare birds, but last I heard he had slightly used one like ours for sale (one of three in Cuban Mahogany) and another new one in mahogany. Just a thought. Best, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Tom, I remember that guitar...very nice......can you give me an idea what one of those would run???? I had another thought -- probably not an interesting thought but I will present it anyway. If it existed, what might be good is a 12-fret J-35. Well, as it turns out the Randy Wood guitar I was talking about above is pretty much that -- it just hit me that that might make it actually interesting. It's body is a copy of a '39 J-35. Here is a couple of old links that talk about it. link1 link2 These are pretty rare birds, but last I heard he had slightly used one like ours for sale (one of three in Cuban Mahogany) and another new one in mahogany. Just a thought. Best, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Tom, I remember that guitar...very nice......can you give me an idea what one of those would run???? I am not sure, but the used Cuban one might go around 3K. New I think one would be 3-4 -- remember even though we love Randy, we usually don't pay much attention to new stuff. Best, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseybeat1963 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 You made me count -- we have 23 substantive 12-frets, 21 of which are vintage (I think). I usually don't think in those terms. There are six in this picture of pre 1940 flattop Gibsons -- '26 L-1, '39 HG-00, '36 RSSD, '35 RSRG, '34 HG-Century, '31 L-1 Here are some 30s 00 Martins Here are all the old Hawaiin conversions in one picture We have quite a bit of older stuff yet -- pre 1930 parlor guitars, etc, and even some 60s 12-frets -- F-25, two D-35Ss, and a D-18S. One new 12-fret got a pretty good workout last night. A traveling musician needed a (sort of bluegrass) band to back him up. My wife and I and our regular banjo player took the gig. It turned out to be a little weird and a lot of fun. We mostly took it because we (my wife and I) wanted to do the harmony work -- we have tried to become a good bluegrass tenor/high baritone engine. We knew the songs (bluegrass/country/gospel), he was a good strong lead singer (and rhythm guitar player) and we were working closely around a single condenser mic -- we could hear everything and we could really cut the vocal edges. But we were also expected to do the lead work, and his material was all over the place. So I brought two guitars on stage plus my harmonicas -- gospels crowds love harmonica (not pretty, but there it is). The 12 fret I brought was our Randy Wood Custom Adi over Cuban Mahogany -- I use this mostly to finger pick (with finger picks) those old driving gospel songs. Well, as it worked out I played the 12-fret about half the time -- right into the condenser mic. It was a great facility and that guitar just range off the walls. It could have been a diaster in so many ways -- we just did it on the fly, but every now and again you just win one. Isn't music wonderful! Best, -Tom Much too imbalanced. Replace that carpet with one as good as those guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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