jt Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 WWII Gibson incoming! Generous folks around the world are shipping their WWII Gibson flattop guitars to me for next week's recording session. Our own RAR (thanks, Bob!) lent me his very cool J-45 with firestripe pickguard. By Monday, i'll have an even dozen. I'm certainly not worthy, but I am grateful! I've now got 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Indeed... Love the harp on her "Two Wings" track. Exceptional sound. May the project Gods reign smiles upon you {two} Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 And then there were eight: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Here's my first (of many) Fretboard journal bog posts about the Banner Gibson CD project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57classic Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 And then there were eight: I don't think I could go to work for a good long while knowing all those beauties are at home just waiting to be played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Looks like a great recording studio! You may need some old cushions and rugs to give a more comfortable "Banner Era" feel for the guitar player/s? BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 You've eclipsed the "Kickstart" congrats! Recording studio with a bar, super cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Looks like a great recording studio! You may need some old cushions and rugs to give a more comfortable "Banner Era" feel for the guitar player/s? BluesKing777. I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 I don't think I could go to work for a good long while knowing all those beauties are at home just waiting to be played. I scheduled the recording for a week when my students will be taking exams, so I won't have to go to office. Lucky me!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 You've eclipsed the "Kickstart" congrats! Recording studio with a bar, super cool. Thanks, Nick! Plus, it's the nicest bar in town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Here is my report on our astonishing day one on the studio: "Good Enough," Day One: Recording WWII-Era Gibsons with Lauren Sheehan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Here is my report on our astonishing day one on the studio: "Good Enough," Day One: Recording WWII-Era Gibsons with Lauren Sheehan. That's not your SJ, John, since it's belly-down. Is it the rosewood one, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 That's not your SJ, John, since it's belly-down. Is it the rosewood one, then? Mojo, No, that's another mahogany SJ. I've now got 4 (!!!) banner SJs for the sessions: 3 mahogany and 1rosewood. I've got 14 Banner Gibsons in all for the sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Here is my report on our astonishing day one on the studio: "Good Enough," Day One: Recording WWII-Era Gibsons with Lauren Sheehan. Enjoyed the read. Very cool. And great pics in the studio - the one Lauren is working with in the pic has terrific looking mojo. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks, folks! My little project got some press: Banner Gibson CD project newspaper story National Public Radio will be stopping by today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57classic Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Really cool jt! Congratulations, I'd like to hear that cd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks, folks! My little project got some press: Banner Gibson CD project newspaper story National Public Radio will be stopping by today. What are you using for guitar stands, John? Or just what are you doing to those beautiful instruments during photo shoots?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 What are you using for guitar stands, John? Or just what are you doing to those beautiful instruments during photo shoots?!? Mojo, These wartime Gibsons are so light that they float to the ceiling. (OK, the writer and another fellow held those two LGs in the foreground.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Mojo, These wartime Gibsons are so light that they float to the ceiling. (OK, the writer and another fellow held those two LGs in the foreground.) There I was hoping that they had mystical levitational properties. Now in my household, that would more than justify the 29K pricetag on the rosewood one! I hope the writer and other fellow are suitably insured! What you omitted to say was that they were also floating under the guitars as they held them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 . Really nice article. And that's a great video that accompanies the article. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Really nice article. And that's a great video that accompanies the article. . B) Thanks, Big Kahuna! Here's my blog past about day three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Thanks, JT. I am really enjoying the updates you are writing and following the project! I guess you are really, really tired by now, but the last instalment was a bit short............. BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Thanks, JT. I am really enjoying the updates you are writing and following the project! I guess you are really, really tired by now, but the last instalment was a bit short............. Thanks for the kind words, BK. Guilty as charged! I've had something like 10 hours sleep over 3 days. Back in the studio tomorrow morning for a final, 10-hour marathon. ... Then, I'll sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 Well, a sad day is approaching. I'm gonna have to send these guitars back to their owners. I've been humbled by the trust that folks have placed in me. This project has moved me in so many ways. I've already sent 3 back with the fellow who brought them and visited the sessions. I've got 11 remaining: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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