suburude63 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.com/1955-Gibson-Southern-Jumbo-Vintage-Acoustic-Guitar-/120624257408?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c15c41980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I'm drooling already ... thats one gorgeous vintage SJ ! Would love to hear how it sounds, really dont understand why they almost never place a sound samples on ebay. I know its not ideal quality but it can still be representative.. http://cgi.ebay.com/1955-Gibson-Southern-Jumbo-Vintage-Acoustic-Guitar-/120624257408?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c15c41980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fp Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I'm drooling already ... thats one gorgeous vintage SJ ! Would love to hear how it sounds, really dont understand why they almost never place a sound samples on ebay. I know its not ideal quality but it can still be representative.. In case you didn't notice, this one has a way too big replacement bridge and a replacement pickguard. Nicer original examples of 50's slope shoulder guitars can be had for what he's asking for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 In case you didn't notice, this one has a way too big replacement bridge and a replacement pickguard. Nicer original examples of 50's slope shoulder guitars can be had for what he's asking for this one. I would agree. The guitar in my avatar is almost the exact same guitar- 1955, cherry stained back and sides and what not. It did have grovers instead of klusons but it had the original bridge and saddle and didn't have a hole in it. For what it's worth, it sold for $2660 on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I kinda like that somewhat beaten up, vintage look. But the hole in the side would be a deal breaker. But, on the other hand nobody here has actually heard a note or chord being played from it .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I kinda like that somewhat beaten up, vintage look. I completely agree. I love the look of the natural patina. Some call it "mojo". I am all about it! The deal breaker for me would be the replaced over sized bridge. Ugly IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I wouldn't want that at 1/2 the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Then there is also a replacement truss rod cover and the pearl headstock logo (as opposed to the gold block letters). And I am not sure what to make of the two screw holes "from an old pickguard." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Hard to consider a 3k instrument a "deal" in any sense of the term. Less than some vintage, true, but 3k is 3k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA83 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 But the hole in the side would be a deal breaker. That's a sound port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I kinda like that somewhat beaten up, vintage look. But the hole in the side would be a deal breaker. The hole in the lower bout is an easy fix and no big deal. No problem as long as it is reflected in the asking price. The looks don't bother me a bit. All of my guitars are looking pretty road weary these days. On the ones I have owned the longest the scatches, nicks, rubbed away finish, and dried tobasco sauce stains are all memories (some pleasant and some kinda painful - ouch!). But there are still those times I will find myself wishing they all looked like they did the day they rolled out of the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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