MorrisrownSal Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Mental health medicine = midday trip to Russo's, a fantastic Gibson, Taylor, Takamine, Fender, Epiphone dealer... among others. I was looking for interesting things to play, and as usual always drifted back to the Gibby's. They had a J45 standard that came in 2 weeks ago that sounds awesome. I like it better than the J45TV they have there. They also have this Hummingbird Standard: The Bird is more brown than this picture lets on. It really looks Honeyburst. And I am wicked in love. There is no way I could swing it, and I have been thinking of creative ways to do just that. If any of you are in the market for a Bird or a Bird TV.... this one is awesome. I want it. I can't have it. Go buy it. They also got this 1931 Century of Progress in. The finish is a tad rough, and it needs a neckset soon I think. The actions is not high though. It is low, and the guitar sounds dry and throaty. I know these are hard to come by, so I figured I'd snap a pic and put it up here for those that like old wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I played that Century of Progress when I was there about a month ago. So did Jon Bon Jovi. Don't tell your wife I agree with your assessment of it. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 £1 says you go back and buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
music4love Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 SO they have a left handed standard Hummingbird and a right handed TV Hummingbird in stock? is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Grunt... Ain't in the cards although it is in the heart. On my lottery list is that guitar, a nice fender reverb reissue, a nice fender p-bass.... I could go on. Music... Yes they have a lefty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe M Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Sal, am I looking at those pics correctly ??? Looks like they both have Grover tuners. I thought all TV's came with the tulip tuners..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfbird Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I assume that can't be the same Hummingbird Standard that I played there this past summer. So, there's hope that Russo's just gets in the best Hummingbirds known to man. Because I, too, struggled with myself over it. It took the responsible angel on my shoulder to finally pull me away. The Hummingbird I played proved to me once and for all that one MUST not buy a Bird online, but find the one that speaks to them. Because that Russo's Hummingbird was a thousand times better than the 2007 model I bought online. And better than many models I've tried elsewhere. Russo's is an impressive shop. (I've also bought online from them -- small things -- and I've gotten them within 2 days. No nonsense. They want to be the best.) What was the ask on that old Century of Progress? I got an email about it, but didn't feel right about calling and annoying them just to find out. No chance I can afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 When I was there Scott wasn't sure he wanted to sell the Century but when asked I think the number that came out was 5K, which is not out of line with what other dealers are asking. This one will need some work as Sal mentioned but it is playable and sounds good. It is Maple, not mahogany. Were they all maple, I'm not sure? Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfbird Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 There are times when I wish money was no object. This is one of those times. To be able to afford it and to repair it would be fantastic, but, alas, money is an object here and I'm still not ready to purchase the Hummingbird that impressed me so. I consider myself lucky enough to afford the ones I do own, which was no small feat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Mental health medicine = midday trip to Russo's, a fantastic Gibson, Taylor, Takamine, Fender, Epiphone dealer... among others. I was looking for interesting things to play, and as usual always drifted back to the Gibby's. They had a J45 standard that came in 2 weeks ago that sounds awesome. I like it better than the J45TV they have there. They also have this Hummingbird Standard: The Bird is more brown than this picture lets on. It really looks Honeyburst. And I am wicked in love. There is no way I could swing it, and I have been thinking of creative ways to do just that. If any of you are in the market for a Bird or a Bird TV.... this one is awesome. I want it. I can't have it. Go buy it. They also got this 1931 Century of Progress in. The finish is a tad rough, and it needs a neckset soon I think. The actions is not high though. It is low, and the guitar sounds dry and throaty. I know these are hard to come by, so I figured I'd snap a pic and put it up here for those that like old wood. Sal, You killed with that old century !!! Drooling ! JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Last time I was in Asbury Park was probably 1968 when I saw Jefferson Airplane at the Convention Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinky1 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I love when Sal plays hooky. Thanks for the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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