duane v Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 My uncle passed away early this year, and was an musician and he owns 1958 LPC, 1955 Martin D28 and a 1959 Standard..... I got first pick of the guitar I wanted and chose the 59 Standard.... I posted the guitar on my facebook page about three weeks ago and played it at a gig this last friday. So I thought I would share it with you folks here at the Gibby forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 :huh: :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I hope your Uncle had a good life, he certainly had good taste in guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Condolences about your uncle Duane. That's one hell of an heirloom you've inherited. Thanks for sharing pics of that beautiful guitar. I'm sure he is smiling knowing that it will be well played & well taken care of. Things like this are bittersweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 I hope your Uncle had a good life, he certainly had good taste in guitars! thanks mang..... His favourite player was Carl Perkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Cool LP Duane. Sorry about the circumstances. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 . My oh my, that is a gorgeous burst. I love the play between the grain and figuring. Stunning. My condolences on the passing of your uncle. What a wonderful keepsake and remembrance. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Your Uncle is looking down with big smile on is face knowing that someone he loves is putting his LP to good use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Wow that's one of the finest examples ive seen... Im sure you will use it as it is meant to be and carry on the guitars legacy in his name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Wow that's one of the finest examples ive seen... Im sure you will use it as it is meant to be and carry on the guitars legacy in his name Thanks Rabs.... She's is in nice condition.... Certainly the sun light hides certain things..... I'm not sure if she is completely original..... I think the tuners and the switch tip may have been changed out at some point..... But I really wouldnt know for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Did you see this list of bursts? Is your one on the list? http://www.burstserial.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Did you see this list of bursts? Is your one on the list? http://www.burstserial.com/ Wow... I didnt realize a list like that existed.... Ya it's on the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Sorry for your loss Duane. It's nice to see that the guitar went to a good home. Based on looks and historical relevance that is probably the most incredible NGD that this forum has ever seen How do you rate the feel and sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Sulu voice: Oh My. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Condolences. Wow what a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Sorry for your loss Duane. It's nice to see that the guitar went to a good home. Based on looks and historical relevance that is probably the most incredible NGD that this forum has ever seen How do you rate the feel and sound? Thanks mang..... To be honest it feels similar to my 2013 Trad, except the Trad stays in tune much better..... It feels like a Gibson.... No other way I can put it really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Wow... I didnt realize a list like that existed.... Ya it's on the list I know, its mad isn't it.. Farns posted it a short while ago... So do they have pictures of your one? I havnt looked through each one (yet ;)) ( I do wonder where the hell they got such a collection of info and pics from?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 It feels like a Gibson.... No other way I can put it really. Well that's definitely not a bad thing Shouldn't be too hard to get it to stay in tune. Maybe a good excuse to put some tulips on there What's your take on the pickups? I'd imagine it's pretty dreamy sounding. Don't tell me it sounds the same as your Trad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 I know, its mad isn't it.. Farns posted it a short while ago... So do they have pictures of your one? I havnt looked through each one (yet ;)) ( I do wonder where the hell they got such a collection of info and pics from?) I don't see how they could have a pic, since my uncle didn't post on any internet boards and i believe he's the original owner..... The serial log has the serial number, but you can't click on those numbers for some reason. And the album doesnt have my uncles serial number listed..... weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Well that's definitely not a bad thing Shouldn't be too hard to get it to stay in tune. Maybe a good excuse to put some tulips on there What's your take on the pickups? I'd imagine it's pretty dreamy sounding. Don't tell me it sounds the same as your Trad! I'm not ready to remove the strings yet.... Sentimental reasons...... But when the time comes I'll save the strings, and if my Luither decides it needs new tuners, I'll throw them on. As for tone, I've always been partial to the Tim Shaw era pups and 491's..... The best I can describe the tone is a hollow chimy tone... sometimes it makes your teeth hurt a little because it has the ringy piercing type tone to it.... But it's warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I'm not ready to remove the strings yet.... Sentimental reasons...... But when the time comes I'll save the strings, and if my Luither decides it needs new tuners, I'll throw them on. As for tone, I've always been partial to the Tim Shaw era pups and 491's..... The best I can describe the tone is a hollow chimy tone... sometimes it makes your teeth hurt a little because it has the ringy piercing type tone to it.... But it's warm Oooohhhh. I'm drooling based on that description. WOW. You know how to cut to the core of me I totally understand and respect your desire to keep it how it is. Good on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Wow! What a gorgeous instrument. And what a wonderful memorial. Not knowing your uncle I can well imagine how happy he would be to know you gigged with it. Good on ya Duane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Wow, that is truly amazing. Sorry to hear about your loss, but I'm glad that you can carry on his love of music. I'd hate to see it go to someone who couldn't appreciate it. So how did your uncle obtain it in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Wow Duane. Amazing guitar. Sorry to hear about your uncle, but it is nice that you got to keep something of his that meant something. I kinda had a similar situation last year when I inherited my friend's R7. But damn, you inherited the real deal, not a reissue! I'm surprised that you took it out to a gig. Be careful with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Firstly; sorry for your loss of your uncle, Duane. Without knowing him, I can still tell he was a man of great tastes, thanks to his collection, and I've no doubt he was stellar in every other fashion. That is quite the heirloom, too; such a gorgeous instrument that has come to your possession. And get that thing over to Collectors Choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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