tvguit Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Finally picked up that CW and there is nothing on the neck block. The appointments suggest '56-'61. Should I look elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StijnV Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Hi jfshults, the FON number can also be ink stamped on the inside back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 Found it! It was on the neck block but it is just really faded. I had a really bright flash light and could on barely make out an "R" meaning 1960. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 You know, of course, that it is obligatory and indeed required practice to post photographs of said guitar...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Congrats on the score. Should be alot of fun for years to come. An easy way to at least tell a guitar made before 1960 and one after is the neck profile. In 1960 Gibson went to what they called the fast low action neck which translated meant skinny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 How could I forget! 1960 Gibson Country Western It is playable now but needs a little work. I am going to take it to my luthier to get the bridge reglued, repair some neck binding, and get the frets dressed/leveled. Until then I will hit it with a bit of humidity because it is just a tad dry. I think the seller put nickel strings (9s possibly?) on it because of the lifting bridge. The action is low now and there is a lot of saddle height left on it. It sounds wonderful even with those 9s so I can't wait to put some PB on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Very nice looker! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beard Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 very nice :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fp Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Is this the one that you had posted pictures of a few weeks ago and we were discussing that it looked to have a cherry burst finish ? Or was that somebody else I'm thinking about ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 Is this the one that you had posted pictures of a few weeks ago and we were discussing that it looked to have a cherry burst finish ? Or was that somebody else I'm thinking about ? Yes, this is the one. The finish has darkened a good bit so it looked in the poor quality pictures like it had a burst. It doesn't, thankfully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fp Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 jf, sent you a PM. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 jf, sent you a PM. Frank. and replied. I can't wait to get the bridge reglued on this one and get some real strings on it. It sounds so good even with these 9s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 That's a cutie...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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