jt Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Rick, Please don't mess with that bridge. A lot of these great, old Gibsons either have replaced or shaved original bridges. Either hurts value. A properly done neck reset, though, not only improves playability and tone, but value as well. Can we see pics of the guitar strung up and ready to og? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc guitar Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 My thoughts as well... I will speak with the owner and see if he would be interested in a neck set. I will post some pics of it strung up later this weekend! Thanks John! -Rj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Rick, You probably know this, but in case you don't, ... the guitar will have the long, pre-1944 dovetail cut on a band saw (rather than by the router that Gibson got in 1944). Here's the dovetail on my guitar: And, the top view: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 that is so cool JT. i would love to have framed x-rays of all my guitars innards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 John, Do you have a x-ray of a H braced guitar? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 that is so cool JT. i would love to have framed x-rays of all my guitars innards! Janusguy, I'l love to X-ray the 1951 J-45 and the K'azoo. Really. I'll even cover the cost of shipping. Send me a PM or email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc guitar Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 Well, I just got back from delivering the L-1 to the owner. Didn't seem real excited about the value or anything and also seemed to know it was worth "something". I guess it was his father-in-law's Dad or Grandpa's guitar. Anyways, I thought he would be a little more excited about it.. But. THANK YOU EVERYONE for your info and replies and advice etc.. Very appreciated and it taught me some things about these older Gibbys!! Thousand Thanks! -Rick :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Janusguy' date=' I'l love to X-ray the 1951 J-45 and the K'azoo. Really. I'll even cover the cost of shipping. Send me a PM or email.[/quote'] hi john, i sent you an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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