Californiaman Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 For me it's about the looks. That's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Sorry to disagree, but I'd have to say I feel the exact opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Larry and I agree AGAIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 LOL...you guys! I think it's more to do, with the particular model, maybe? The "Byrdland" I have always preferred the Venetian. With some other models, I like the Florentine. Maybe it's because some/most of those "other models" don't come with that option, too? LOL CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny W. Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Good question! Danny W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny W. Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Good question! (part 2) Danny W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Oh, I see Danny's a switchitter. :-" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Oh, I see Danny's a switchitter. :-" LOL...with all those (wonderful) choices, why not?! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 For me the Florentine draws the eye better, being a 'sharper' profile Particularly the 'deeper' cuts on the ES 175 and ES 135 and 137.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayfingers Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Venecian all the way with me. I am particularly not into some of the really deep florentines, like some of those 60s Byrdlands seem to have. I do like them on the Barney Kessell double cuts though, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 By the way, I believe it's "venetian". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Sorry to disagree, but I'd have to say I feel the exact opposite. That guitar is beautiful Larry. I'll bet the build quality is exceptional. And Danny: Really? There are support groups for guitarists who's passion for collecting has turned into an obsession. Way to go! If I was going to collect anything, I guess Byrdlands would be a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny W. Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Danny: Really? There are support groups for guitarists who's passion for collecting has turned into an obsession. Way to go! If I was going to collect anything, I guess Byrdlands would be a good start. Too late for that Anyway, I have only one Byrdland. Danny W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 By the way, I believe it's "venetian". You are right... Another good reason for choosing Florentine.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 . Venetian here. But I used to have a Florentine. I like 'em both. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I like 'em both. . B) Yeah, I do too, actually. My first serious Gibson was one of these, which I still miss (not my photo): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Depends on the guitar (undecided???) Is that a Kessel? I'd love one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Hi Notes. Yeah, that's a Kessel 'Regular' (they also made a custom, with fancier head and board inlays). Mine was a '64, and it was a very nice guitar. Here's the custom version: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny W. Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Here's a 1963 BKC I owned for many years: Danny W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Music Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 As a practical sort of guy and a 137 Custom owner, if you want better upper fret access, go with the Florintine. That being said the softer cut out is a classic design, just not as practical. Personally I love the look of the Tal Farlow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Music Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 As a practical sort of guy and a 137 Custom owner, if you want better upper fret access, go with the Florintine. That being said the softer cut out is a classic design, just not as practical. Personally I love the look of the Tal Farlow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Here's a 1963 BKC I owned for many years: Danny W. First let me wipe the drool off my keyboard huhfoptiuriekgj That's better. Nice guitar!!!!!! It's beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzGtr Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I like then both too. Looks are important, but how easy it plays and what it sounds like matters more to me. Great pictures guys! I'm starting to feel some GAS. Jazz, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBlues Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Danny W. Be sure to never post your address and/or vacation schedule online... in all seriousness.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Is it just me or does anyone else think a slightly-smaller than a 335 single venecian (the rounded one?) cutaway would look really cool? Same thickness as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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