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A 1952 Gibson ES 150. Opinions?

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The ‘30s x-braced guitars were actually carved that way with kind of a double hump. They all look that way. It’s actually not sinking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Gibson's use of kerfed bracing in vintage archtops

Looks like beautiful wood. Maybe post a real pic instead of "guitar noir?" :wink-new:

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I think this is a little bit dismissive. Where I was growing up, I would’ve had to drive an hour at the very least to find a jazz guitar teacher. As it happens I was really lucky with the guy I got...

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I've had great luck with JJs in my Fender tweed amps. Haven't tried any of the boutique tubes that seem to be all over the place for premium prices.

Vintage Fenders - Treasure, Curse, or Something In Between

This is my '37 L-7 - - x braced. I bought it around 2000 and it looked like this. I almost didn't buy it 'til I got my luthier to look at it. He said it was settled but stable. Here I am 25 years...

Gibson's use of kerfed bracing in vintage archtops

I think they have a 1-3/4" neck width, if that's any concern to you.

Anyone still playing an EASTMAN T386 for jazz?

When GE closed their USA Sylvania plant decades ago, that was a gut punch to Boogie amps. I stocked up on some European Phillips 6L6 matched quad sets at that time. They are close, but not quite the...

Vintage Fenders - Treasure, Curse, or Something In Between

the actual guitar does not look like the B&W photo..... just saying.

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They don't necessarily fail, but the sonics degrade (less clarity, microphonics, reduced power output.) You can hear the difference between the old set and the new, if you are particular about that...

Vintage Fenders - Treasure, Curse, or Something In Between

I don't know any guitarists in my area. I know you guys.I'm gonna go with Jack for now and see how this works out. Half of it is him, and the other half is all me. So lets see if together, we can...

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Finding an in-person instructor is not that hard. Ask other guitarists in your area who they recommend. Ask for recommendations at the music department in any nearby college or community college. ...

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In terms of market value, it makes a definite difference. Kerfed braced guitars always sell for less than their solid braced counterparts. In terms of sound quality, it comes down to individual...

Gibson's use of kerfed bracing in vintage archtops

Was this discussed before ? Havent seen it 1955 D'Angelico New Yorker — The Archtop Project

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1/4" depth definitely can make a difference.

A 1952 Gibson ES 150. Opinions?

One last thing OP, look for any sides of damage from moisture. A lot of folks leave these amps in damp cellars of gauges for years. That has a corrosive, literally, affect on so many of the parts, as...

Vintage Fenders - Treasure, Curse, or Something In Between

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STOP Using iReal Pro For Jazz!

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More disappointment from Thomastik flats

Market for CDs?

1956 Gibson ES-175!

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Cherokee - Charlie Parker (the whole solo)

Semi-hollow an anomaly?

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Carving material out of headstock to fix neck dive

Problems with case from Artur Benedukt

Great audience response