Florentine vs. Venecian

[Californiaman]

For me it's about the looks.

That's all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[L5Larry]

Sorry to disagree, but I'd have to say I feel the exact opposite.

 

[JimR56]

Larry and I agree AGAIN!

 

[charlie brown]

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

[Danny W.]

Good question!

 

 

Danny W.

[Danny W.]

Good question! (part 2)

 

 

Danny W.

[L5Larry]

Oh, I see Danny's a switchitter. :-"

[charlie brown]

Oh, I see Danny's a switchitter. :-"

 

LOL...with all those (wonderful) choices, why not?!

 

CB

[Versatile]

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

 

[Clayfingers]

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,

[JimR56]

By the way, I believe it's "venetian".

[Californiaman]

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.

[Danny W.]

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.

[Versatile]

By the way, I believe it's "venetian".

 

You are right...

 

Another good reason for choosing Florentine....

 

V

 

[BigKahune]

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Venetian here.

 

But I used to have a Florentine. I like 'em both. . B)

 

 

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[JimR56]

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):

 

[Notes_Norton]

Depends on the guitar (undecided???)

 

Is that a Kessel? I'd love one.

[JimR56]

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:

 

[Danny W.]

Here's a 1963 BKC I owned for many years:

 

 

Danny W.

[Doc Music]

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.

[Doc Music]

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.

[Notes_Norton]

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.

[JazzGtr]

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,

[CajunBlues]

Danny W.

 

Be sure to never post your address and/or vacation schedule online... in all seriousness....

[Andre S]

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.