zombywoof Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I played out last night. A great mix of folks including a harp, mandolin, and lap guitar. The night had already been a rousing success as the guy who owns the music shop we were playing in had just bought a box of old LPs and found the 1967 poster which had been issued with Dylan's Greatest Hits in the pile. I immediately snagged it as well as a really clean copies of the Moody Blues "Days of Future Passed" and Dylan's "John Wesley Harding" to replace my more worn copies. Anyway, one of the folks there who I know asked me if I would be interested in another Banner as he had run across one about 1 1/2 hours away. Not knowing much about Gibsons he said it was either a '42 LG1 or LG2. The only thing he could say for sure is the guitar did not have a burst. So, this means assuming the year is correct while it could be an LG2 which has lost its finish the door remains open to it also being an LG1 or LG3 either of which could make me break my vow of no more guitars. As we left it, my friend emailed the seller asking him to get in touch with me. I tend to be fatalistic about such things though. If it works out then it was meant to be, If not then so be it. Luckily, I am way past that stage where if it does not happen, I have no regrets about an opportunity missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 If you're a musician, it pays to also be a philosopher. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, zombywoof said: I played out last night. A great mix of folks including a harp, mandolin, and lap guitar. The night had already been a rousing success as the guy who owns the music shop we were playing in had just bought a box of old LPs and found the 1967 poster which had been issued with Dylan's Greatest Hits in the pile. I immediately snagged it as well as a really clean copies of the Moody Blues "Days of Future Passed" and Dylan's "John Wesley Harding" to replace my more worn copies. Anyway, one of the folks there who I know asked me if I would be interested in another Banner as he had run across one about 1 1/2 hours away. Not knowing much about Gibsons he said it was either a '42 LG1 or LG2. The only thing he could say for sure is the guitar did not have a burst. So, this means assuming the year is correct while it could be an LG2 which has lost its finish the door remains open to it also being an LG1 or LG3 either of which could make me break my vow of no more guitars. As we left it, my friend emailed the seller asking him to get in touch with me. I tend to be fatalistic about such things though. If it works out then it was meant to be, If not then so be it. Luckily, I am way past that stage where if it does not happen, I have no regrets about an opportunity missed. Good luck..... let us know how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 1 hour ago, jedzep said: If you're a musician, it pays to also be a philosopher. It is not as much philosophizing as it is having reached the point where I no longer get emotional about guitars. This just came upon me out of the blue with all the subtlety of a flying mallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 '42 LG1 hog top, brown stain, no burst '42 LG3 natural top, no burst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dave F said: '42 LG1 hog top, brown stain, no burst '42 LG3 natural top, no burst One of the things when it comes to discussions of sound is that they tend to be more about us. It is like you get ingrained with the way a certain guitar sounds with a force that you cannot shake. For my wife it was a certain Collings 12 string. When it comes to LGs for me that guitar remains a 1944 maple body LG2. Different though can also be a force to be reckoned with. But as I aways I have to keep an eye on myself that what is attracting me is not the idea of owning this or that guitar. Edited October 30, 2022 by zombywoof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 OK, OK, maybe a psychologist, not a philosopher. We're similar age and time frame, probably with plenty of similar experiences. I feel I'm morphing to some of what you describe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) Being an enabler forum, I would simply reply: ”Buy!!!” Today, now..... (think I will bust out my 59 LG3 in a mo.....) 😐 BluesKing777. Edited October 31, 2022 by BluesKing777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) I agree with BK777 Buy it if you get the chance. Edited October 31, 2022 by kelly campbell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Exciting - wonder what poster it was. Is it that black'n'white thing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, E-minor7 said: Exciting - wonder what poster it was. Is it that black'n'white thing ? Nah. While Dylan's face is a black silhouette, his hair is given the psychedelic treatment. Very Peter Max-ish looking. But because most of us took whatever we got as LP candy and taped it up on a wall more often as not it did not survive. Edited October 31, 2022 by zombywoof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 54 minutes ago, zombywoof said: because most of us took whatever we got as LP candy and taped it up on a wall more often as not it did not survive. Ain't that the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Murph said: Ain't that the truth. I was more thrilled with finding the poster than learning about the guitars. Not as cool though as the Fish Game that came with the second Country Joe LP. The "Holy Grail" of LP candy though remains the small LP size poster which came with the 1st Stones album. Original pressings with that goody still in the sleeve bring some serious big bucks from collectors (which I ain't). Edited October 31, 2022 by zombywoof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Man Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I've used the giant rolling paper that came in Cheech and Chong's Big Bambu album, on more than one occasion. Super fun party treat, but I would guess there are about zero of those left in existence. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 If you really want it, get it……..we snooze, we lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Oh yea, I forgot. Get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 11 hours ago, zombywoof said: Nah. While Dylan's face is a black silhouette, his hair is given the psychedelic treatment. Very Peter Max-ish looking. But because most of us took whatever we got as LP candy and taped it up on a wall more often as not it did not survive. Welll, , , this must be it. Knew that one - but never thought it was an original 6os release. Yes - I had Beatles posters over my bed since I had the same size. That means 1965, , , and being 1 meter long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, E-minor7 said: Welll, , , this must be it. Knew that one - but never thought it was an original 6os release. Yes - I had Beatles posters over my bed since I had the same size. That means 1965, , , and being 1 meter long. Many LPs such as Cream's Goodbye, a couple of Ten Years After LPs, the Airplane's Crown of Creation (this was the one with RFK's dog Brumus later immortalized in Blows Against the Empire) the Stones Let It Bleed originally came with posters. There was also an order form on the inner sleeve of Columbia Records for the Dylan poster and others. Warner Bros went with offering Double LPs on the cheap featuring various artists with each record having some kind of a theme. Edited November 1, 2022 by zombywoof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 10 hours ago, zombywoof said: Many LPs such as Cream's Goodbye, a couple of Ten Years After LPs, the Airplane's Crown of Creation (this was the one with RFK's dog Brumus later immortalized in Blows Against the Empire) the Stones Let It Bleed originally came with posters. There was also an order form on the inner sleeve of Columbia Records for the Dylan poster and others. Warner Bros went with offering Double LPs on the cheap featuring various artists with each record having some kind of a theme. Sure - even Dark Side of The Moon had a smaller poster. Of course The White Album and All Things Must Pass featured big folded pics. You may no dig it, zomb, but have to say that Donovan's Cosmic Wheels came with a circular poster. And here's the Let It Bleed souvenir. My bass-player actually has it inside his copy. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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