duane v Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Well my Gibson 12-String found it's way home for Christmas..... I'm still in disbelief I found a custom made Gibson Acoustic for only $1000. first the guitar is flawless: No scratches, no dings... No nothing... If the strings weren't old, I could be told it's brand new, and I wouldn't know the wiser, other than the serial number giving it away.... Even the case is in fantastic shape. The serial number on the back of the head-stock is ink stamped, which was very surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stein Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Totally keeping us in suspense here. That's wrong. How does she sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Totally keeping us in suspense here. That's wrong. How does she sound? She sounds timbery and dark.... She needs new strings, but very very clear.... You can tell by looking at the body it's been subjected to a humid environment, but a little dry SoCal weather and it will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 So do tell. Why the incredibly low price on a flawless Gibson acoustic? Smells of cat pee? Formerly owned by Saul Hudson? Pick guard on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiBlue Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Duane, I have 2 words for you- Merry Christmas. Oh 2 more - Enjoy It. Why not 2 more- Looks Beautiful. Let's make it 2 more- Take Care MississippiBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 So do tell. Why the incredibly low price on a flawless Gibson acoustic? Smells of cat pee? Formerly owned by Saul Hudson? Pick guard on? The lady that sold it to me had no clue what she had.... Gibson Boseman and Nashville Gibson CS confirmed it's authentic.... Here's what Gibson CS sent me; It's not in the books as an official "B-45-12", just a custom ordered "dreadnought 12 stg", shipped 1/25/2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah," "Rub it in, Rub it in!" LOL Seriously, Great Find!! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 She sounds timbery and dark.... She needs new strings, but very very clear.... You can tell by looking at the body it's been subjected to a humid environment, but a little dry SoCal weather and it will be fine Perhaps...for me, moving from So Cal to Portland OR I noticed most of my guitars got a little brighter sounding. I kinda attribute that to mean a little more humidity made them that way. It's not like they got really wet or anything. But yea, dead strings, especially bronze/brass, old will be dead for sure. To me, thing is, I find nearly all 12 stringers to be on the bright side, and also maybe on the "confused" side as far as harmonic character. The fact that mostly what I see and hear are Taylors and the like doesn't help with that perception. BUT- to me, what separates Gibby's from the rest, Gibby's usually have more of a focused voice. More of a voice than a tone. As opposed to a treble and bass separation, or a certain clarity. So, I kinda picture in my sonic mind's eye that a guitar with more "voice" than "clarity" would lend better to a 12 string. Besides all of the great deal you got and the great price, this guitar is a rare beast. Since obviously I won't be able to play one, let alone find one, let alone find one at a price I might buy, I have to live through you for a bit. You owe me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Well I think I'd like one very much, what a bargain for Xmas! Congrats - will you tune to E or leave it a tone down at D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Well I think I'd like one very much, what a bargain for Xmas! Congrats - will you tune to E or leave it a tone down at D? thanks mang!!! I'll tune it down to D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 That is going to be a ***** to put the G-Force tuner on it but congratulations, anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Beautiful. Bet it sounds angelic too. And $1k? WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 That is going to be a ***** to put the G-Force tuner on it but congratulations, anyway! LNAO!!! Ya know I think a g-force system might be a welcoming enhancement on 12 string instruments.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Duane, proof positive that good things happen to good people. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Great score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 Duane, proof positive that good things happen to good people. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Great score. Awe thanks Caliman.... Well actually it will be "Idahoman" now Congrats on the new pad, and you have a great holidays as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Congratulations duane...and Merry Christmas to you...nice gift!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 Congratulations duane...and Merry Christmas to you...nice gift!!! and a Merry Christmas to you KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drog Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Hey, nice score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparguy Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Got a 1968 B-45-12-n my dad left me when he died. Yours is in GREAT shape, I bet it sounds sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Got a 1968 B-45-12-n my dad left me when he died. Yours is in GREAT shape, I bet it sounds sweet. A piece of your pops to strum ..... There's no way my guitar could ever compare to your B45.... I had my pals 62 B45 for a couple of weeks and that instrument had one heck of a tone... It was temperamental but it sure loved to sound good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 BOOM!! What a great score!! Merry Christmas!! Congrats! Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slk Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Duane I have to say that is the nicest 12 string I have ever seen. You will have to put a little clip of music up so we can hear it. Great find my friend!!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Well my Gibson 12-String found it's way home for Christmas..... I'm still in disbelief I found a custom made Gibson Acoustic for only $1000. first the guitar is flawless: No scratches, no dings... No nothing... If the strings weren't old, I could be told it's brand new, and I wouldn't know the wiser, other than the serial number giving it away.... Even the case is in fantastic shape. The serial number on the back of the head-stock is ink stamped, which was very surprising. $1000 ???!!?? Respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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