Motherofpearl Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 My buddy has an old one I'd like to aquire anyone know about the old ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Ive owned a few.. if Im not mistakin they are all straight braced.. Not X.. wood bridge.. they do have a tendency to lift behind the bridge and sink in front.. 23 in scale .. like the Jr 3/4 scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks slimt! What a gem that little guitar is. I'm looking for value. It's in great condition and has zero issues. All original it's a 59. If someone can pm me that can help me out that would be awsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I owned one from the '50s many years ago. Ladder braced - very cute little guitar! Fwiw, GC currently has a '58 going for $1899. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I had one in the house somebody wanted to sell me for a test drive. I was surprised as to how much I did not like it. Cute as all get out but I would not have bought it on a prayer unless I guess it could be had for a couple of hundred bucks. I own guitars with lower bouts an inch or so smaller that had a bigger and more open voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'm with you Zomb, the two old ones I tried out were flat in tone, even a little wimpier than the LG-1's I've played. Ladder bracing kills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 You sure you want to go vintage on one? or?? the Arlo Guthrie LG2 3/4.. less issues maybe with a new one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Ya I'm not considering new. I have this one in my hands. It's remarkable how loud it is for such a little guitar. I'm suprised yall don't fancy them that much. Ladder bracing really isn't my thing. Just from what I've read. To be honest though this is the first ladder braced guitar I've played. Thanks for your thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tpbiii Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 That body style has appeared four times. In the 1930s, there was an L-00 3/4 -- x-braced. In the late 30s-early 40s, there was the Kalamazoo "Sport Model" -- ladder braced. In the 50s, there was the LG-2 3/4 -- ladder braced. And finally the Arlo Guthrie Model -- a reissue of the ladder braced LG-2 3/4. This pictures shows a L-00 3/4 (35) and a Kalamazoo Sport Model (42). Let's pick, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogeye Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I have one in a Cherry Sunburst and it's the coolest guitar I have. I keep it on my couch and it's perfect to noodle on during commercials. I used to travel a lot and I took it along as it fit in the overhead. I played Arlo's guitar after Gibson restored it and I have played the recreations and they all sound pretty much the same. This is not a big guitar so no one should expect a big sound. It's just a sweet little Gibson and I paid $500.00 for mine probably twenty years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Cool.. nothing wrong with the old ones.. just finding a good one at times can be the challenge.. I see you have what looks to be a nice one there.. you gettin it? Hogeyes got some cool guitars.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 It's mine if I want it. I just need to figure put if my wife wants it lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hogeye just seen your post. Ya that's kind of the plan. A little couch guitar. This one is about 3 times that money you paid though. But I do have 3 young kids that could benefit from this atleast that's what I'm telling my other half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Mine was pretty punchy for fingerpicking, but of course not much depth. Regardless, they're so darn cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 My take on ladder braced guitars with lower bouts under 13 1/2" is anything over three lateral top braces plus the bridge brace is overkill. The lighter the build the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 The thing about a guitar that doesn't dazzle you with it's tone, especially one that costs you a considerable chunk of change, is that your ear gets bored with it over time and you risk losing interest. Then the issue becomes whether or not you can recoup your investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 I agree. This to me is more of the couch guitar for noodling. Albeit a damn expensive one LMAO. I haven't really been selling anymore. Thing with it is.. tone wise it's got that blues written all over it. I don't play the blues really. More country folk. Maybe I'll look for a cheaper alternative. ? Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 You seem to have a nice array of guitars to play as is. I'd suggest piling up your funds to cop a little gem that keeps it's value; say a vintage L00 or perhaps a small bod Martin 00 or 000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Lawdy, you own a Kopp. You are way ahead of the curve. If you are jonesing for a ladder braced guitar, for $1500 or thereabouts you could buy a regular old late 1950s LG-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Yes I have a great bunch. I'm not looking for a ladder braced guitar. I'm looking for a small body. Something great for the couch. Preferably short scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Yes I have a great bunch. I'm not looking for a ladder braced guitar. I'm looking for a small body. Something great for the couch. Preferably short scale. L-OO. Can't beat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Don't get me wrong. I do love the L-00s. But as far as can't be beaten I have to go with the 1931-1935 Oahu "Nick Lucas." That 00 size deep maple body combined with the red spruce top creates just a thunderous little guitar. Kinda like an un-housebroken Gibson Nick Lucas. Tons of attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Yep...for balanced sound and hand comfort it's up near the top of the small flat top universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Don't get me wrong. I do love the L-00s. But as far as can't be beaten I have to go with the 1931-1935 Oahu "Nick Lucas." That 00 size deep maple body combined with the red spruce top creates just a thunderous little guitar. Kinda like an un-housebroken Gibson Nick Lucas. Tons of attitude. Right...among the unfundable and unfindable, this rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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