Dave F Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 14 minutes ago, MorristownSal said: ..... by the way some of you see Marilyn in a body bag… but I’m still thwarted in the brain. I see it and think “Almost boobies!” ...... First thing I saw were the man hands. They're a little large. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 7 hours ago, mimmo said: Usually I am a lurker here, but had to chime in to congratulate your father for his art and you for your 45 and 50. Enjoy them both! After 25 years of lurking on the Acoustic Gibson Forum, the nice old impressionist paintings made you chime in. 🤓 Stay around, , , you are weird enough. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimmo Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 8 hours ago, E-minor7 said: After 25 years of lurking on the Acoustic Gibson Forum, the nice old impressionist paintings made you chime in. 🤓 Stay around, , , you are weird enough. . I know it sounds weird, but I am not expert on acoustic guitars so I come here to learn. I own a Gibson J-45 Original 50s however that I truly love. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 1 hour ago, mimmo said: I know it sounds weird, but I am not expert on acoustic guitars so I come here to learn. I own a Gibson J-45 Original 50s however that I truly love. We should hear more from you - enjoy the 45 and have a splendid weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 If there was a Dial a Guitar Prayer hotline, mine would be for Bozeman to come out with a late-1950s or 1960s inspired J45/50 with 20 frets and the big pointy pickguard which sported the non-scalloped bracing Gibson went with in 1955. I really liked the sound of those guitars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 6 hours ago, zombywoof said: If there was a Dial a Guitar Prayer hotline, mine would be for Bozeman to come out with a late-1950s or 1960s inspired J45/50 with 20 frets and the big pointy pickguard which sported the non-scalloped bracing Gibson went with in 1955. I really liked the sound of those guitars. Hey, , , , wait a minute - I got 1 for sale. A 1959er. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 (edited) 14 hours ago, E-minor7 said: Hey, , , , wait a minute - I got 1 for sale. A 1959er. . You are some four or five years too late as I am still in that place where I have absolutely no interest in acquiring another guitar. My second favorite slope shoulder jumbo though remains a 1956 Southerner Jumbo. This is the instrument where the notion that some of the worst mistakes I ever made were trading or selling off guitars came home to roost. Over a decade later I still think about and miss the thing. Edited May 5 by zombywoof 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDog Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 16 hours ago, E-minor7 said: Hey, , , , wait a minute - I got 1 for sale. A 1959er. . Pd whimpers just a little bit heading out to pick up a bargain basement 2017 standard… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 9 hours ago, PrairieDog said: Pd whimpers just a little bit heading out to pick up a bargain basement 2017 standard… Understood - those black nut Standard are terrific. Mine from 2010 has discretely grown to the top of the herd. Happens after the quite tight compression lost it's grib. Sometimes I wonder what would happen if the steel-mill Grover tuners were switched to some ovals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDog Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 8 minutes ago, E-minor7 said: Understood - those black nut Standard are terrific. Mine from 2010 has discretely grown to the top of the herd. Happens after the quite tight compression lost it's grib. Sometimes I wonder what would happen if the steel-mill Grover tuners were switched to some ovals. Nod, I compared it to a new one at our other shop and yep, 7 years makes a heck of a difference. We got tied up in yardwork today, so I’m playing chicken it will still be there when I can get free this week. Still wanna play it one more time before I pull the trigger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorristownSal Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 (edited) I want to circle back a little. I have been ill for a few weeks culminating with pneumonia and a several day hospital visit this week, so playing hasn’t been tops on my list. I know I’ll never smoke again. Of course I’ve always known better, but… I had better start playing now though, as I have a string of gigs starting in two weeks. Anyways this week I will try to change both strings to identical sets and record for you all. I still suspect the outcome will be that I couldn’t tell the difference blindfolded. One more thing. My high school rock band… the one where we amazingly all still keep in touch with dinners and a group text… my other guitarist has fallen on hard luck. He is a chef who works seasonally in a nearby resort summer area, but just really did a number with a badly broken leg that jeapordizes that. He is stuck home and trying to write songs. He has a cheap Martin Dread Jr. he is a Gibson guy (Les paul). I think he is going to love one of my Gibsons, and I’m going to make that happen. I just can’t decide which one. I think I will keep the J50. Sometimes we all get wrapped up feeling sorry for ourselves, and strings of luck. And it’s good to remember there is always someone with worse luck, and karma helps all. Edited May 18 by MorristownSal 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 8 hours ago, MorristownSal said: I want to circle back a little. I have been ill for a few weeks culminating with pneumonia and a several day hospital visit this week, so playing hasn’t been tops on my list. I know I’ll never smoke again. Of course I’ve always known better, but… I had better start playing now though, as I have a string of gigs starting in two weeks. Anyways this week I will try to change both strings to identical sets and record for you all. I still suspect the outcome will be that I couldn’t tell the difference blindfolded. One more thing. My high school rock band… the one where we amazingly all still keep in touch with dinners and a group text… my other guitarist has fallen on hard luck. He is a chef who works seasonally in a nearby resort summer area, but just really did a number with a badly broken leg that jeapordizes that. He is stuck home and trying to write songs. He has a cheap Martin Dread Jr. he is a Gibson guy (Les paul). I think he is going to love one of my Gibsons, and I’m going to make that happen. I just can’t decide which one. I think I will keep the J50. Sometimes we all get wrapped up feeling sorry for ourselves, and strings of luck. And it’s good to remember there is always someone with worse luck, and karma helps all. Yikes, , , the infirmary, nothing less. Glad you're out and gettin' vertical again. Look forward to the comin' A/B. Your ol' pal will of course adore no matter which of the guitars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDog Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 10 hours ago, MorristownSal said: I want to circle back a little. I have been ill for a few weeks culminating with pneumonia and a several day hospital visit this week, so playing hasn’t been tops on my list. I know I’ll never smoke again. Of course I’ve always known better, but… I had better start playing now though, as I have a string of gigs starting in two weeks. Anyways this week I will try to change both strings to identical sets and record for you all. I still suspect the outcome will be that I couldn’t tell the difference blindfolded. One more thing. My high school rock band… the one where we amazingly all still keep in touch with dinners and a group text… my other guitarist has fallen on hard luck. He is a chef who works seasonally in a nearby resort summer area, but just really did a number with a badly broken leg that jeapordizes that. He is stuck home and trying to write songs. He has a cheap Martin Dread Jr. he is a Gibson guy (Les paul). I think he is going to love one of my Gibsons, and I’m going to make that happen. I just can’t decide which one. I think I will keep the J50. Sometimes we all get wrapped up feeling sorry for ourselves, and strings of luck. And it’s good to remember there is always someone with worse luck, and karma helps all. You’re a good one Sal. glad you are feeling better and good thoughts for your friend, who is very blessed to have you as one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 15 hours ago, MorristownSal said: I want to circle back a little. I have been ill for a few weeks culminating with pneumonia and a several day hospital visit this week, so playing hasn’t been tops on my list. I know I’ll never smoke again. Of course I’ve always known better, but… I had better start playing now though, as I have a string of gigs starting in two weeks. Anyways this week I will try to change both strings to identical sets and record for you all. I still suspect the outcome will be that I couldn’t tell the difference blindfolded. One more thing. My high school rock band… the one where we amazingly all still keep in touch with dinners and a group text… my other guitarist has fallen on hard luck. He is a chef who works seasonally in a nearby resort summer area, but just really did a number with a badly broken leg that jeapordizes that. He is stuck home and trying to write songs. He has a cheap Martin Dread Jr. he is a Gibson guy (Les paul). I think he is going to love one of my Gibsons, and I’m going to make that happen. I just can’t decide which one. I think I will keep the J50. Sometimes we all get wrapped up feeling sorry for ourselves, and strings of luck. And it’s good to remember there is always someone with worse luck, and karma helps all. Hope you feel better and fully recover from pneumonia asap. Pneumonia can be a bear to have as can working to fully recover afterwards. Take care of yourself. QM aka “ Jazzman” Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimmo Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 18 hours ago, MorristownSal said: I want to circle back a little. I have been ill for a few weeks culminating with pneumonia and a several day hospital visit this week, so playing hasn’t been tops on my list. I know I’ll never smoke again. Of course I’ve always known better, but… I had better start playing now though, as I have a string of gigs starting in two weeks. Anyways this week I will try to change both strings to identical sets and record for you all. I still suspect the outcome will be that I couldn’t tell the difference blindfolded. One more thing. My high school rock band… the one where we amazingly all still keep in touch with dinners and a group text… my other guitarist has fallen on hard luck. He is a chef who works seasonally in a nearby resort summer area, but just really did a number with a badly broken leg that jeapordizes that. He is stuck home and trying to write songs. He has a cheap Martin Dread Jr. he is a Gibson guy (Les paul). I think he is going to love one of my Gibsons, and I’m going to make that happen. I just can’t decide which one. I think I will keep the J50. Sometimes we all get wrapped up feeling sorry for ourselves, and strings of luck. And it’s good to remember there is always someone with worse luck, and karma helps all. Hope you will get back in great shape soon! You look like a good man and your friend is blessed to have you in his life. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorristownSal Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Thanks gents. i have a home nebulizer I have been using since discharge. My only issue is that I’ve has such bad coughing fits that I strained my left side pretty bad, so when I cough it feels like daggers. Yikes! sucks getting older. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpicker Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 I’m sorry to hear of your health issues, brother Sal. Please take it slow and easy so you don’t multiply the issues. Looking forward to your being back on top soon. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 7 hours ago, MorristownSal said: Thanks gents. i have a home nebulizer I have been using since discharge. My only issue is that I’ve has such bad coughing fits that I strained my left side pretty bad, so when I cough it feels like daggers. Yikes! sucks getting older. This sounds dire - wonder how the bugger got access to you now while the season is gettin' milder. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorristownSal Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 I picked up the bug… metapneumovirus… at the same hospital two weeks earlier. I had taken a bad fall. When it rains it pours! this virus does a number on folks who have smoked. Hits the lungs quickly. back to work in the AM. cheers all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 (edited) 1 hour ago, MorristownSal said: I picked up the bug… metapneumovirus… at the same hospital two weeks earlier. I had taken a bad fall. When it rains it pours! The invisible & unknown traps - theoretically waiting everywhere. An open seemingly totally innocent buffet got me in the Feb. 2013. "A mild pneumonia", said the doc, who was kind enough to come by. Was so weak I hardly could reply "MILD ?!?" Took my hearing as well. 3 specialists was consulted after the pneu had left - "might be moisture in the tiny inner-ear-caves", they said. This nitemare lasted all summer. . Edited May 20 by E-minor7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorristownSal Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 Yikes sorry EM. Pneumonia no joke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorristownSal Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Well. Been playing both the J-50 and the 45 wine red. Same strings (before yesterday). And the guitars are structurally and totally a toss up. They sound so similar, as I have mentioned. A week from tomorrow I have a gig and will be dropping one of these off at my friends mothers house in Brooklyn. I thought I’d keep the J50, but I’m torn. Ha! Some flip a coin please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Sucks that you fell sick Sal. Hope it's a full speedy recovery and get those lungs back. BTW it sucks growing old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 2 hours ago, MorristownSal said: I thought I’d keep the J50, but I’m torn. Ha! Some flip a coin please. Recommend seeing this as a luxus : Now you are free to judge by the cover, , , , and as we know it sometimes represents some camel-swallowing to pick the best guitar with the second best look. Be glad - send sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorristownSal Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 I want to pick the 50. It’s always been my DNA. But the red is nagging. It will be a game time decision next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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