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I have really lucked into the ultimate guitar collection and feel truly blessed. The Johnny Smith is a great design but I'm betting you would be really happy with a Legrand also.
Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco
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06-26-2016 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco
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Originally Posted by HeyNow
JD
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Originally Posted by Jabberwocky
And if tap tuning brings nothing of value to a guitar, why did Aaron Cowles, of Gibson fame, and no doubt at physical toll to his hands, spend hours "tap tuning" archtops?
I "keep a guitar long enough" to enjoy it, and then move on to enjoy something else, I've not yet owned. Shameful huh!
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Here ya go Brother Joe:
Used 2013 Gibson Custom Shop Le Grand Archtop Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst | eBay
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Or perhaps this one?
Gibson Johnny Smith 6 String Archtop Electric Guitar 1976 w OHSC | eBay
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Originally Posted by Jabberwocky
Oh, you're referring to the past...2b hasn't "flipped" anything in several years....those days are long gone....10% ebay fees eliminated that.
But, in defense of anyone here who still partakes of "flipping" -
Who here on this forum has not sold a "great" guitar and regretted selling it? Obviously you missed the thread titled "guitars you wish you had not sold?"
It's human nature to sample. Flipper, is a compliment. All "flipping" means is one can eventually acquire a L5 at limited cost to them.
"45 cent's on the dollar?" Clearly a false argument, for no one buys a GE for $6300, any more than anyone buys an L5 for $12k. Well, not unless they're seeking to give away money.
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Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco
Mine's a stock Le Grand ... no special order.
With my tape measure it runs around 12 5/8 inches between the inside of the nut and the 12th fret roughly
I measured from the middle of the nut to the middle of the bridge and that measures very close to 25 1/2 ... and the intonation is close enough for my ears in the current bridge position
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All of this short scale length discussion inspires me to post a separate thread on the Guild AA American Patriarch. I don't want to hijack this thread, so here's the link. The point I want to make is that there are great shorter scale archtops out there that will rival the Legrand.
https://www.jazzguitar.be/forum/guita...tml#post665548
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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This one looks like mine's twin and at a good price.
https://reverb.com/item/2256295-guil...r-with-cutaway
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Thats not going to work I'm thinking he has to own the Gibson Johnny Smith. After he's owned one He might feel different (though I have my doubts) until then, the thought will continue to haunt him. We are all not so different after all!
Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
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Though I am a Guild fanboy Joe is not. He doesn't want a Heritage either. No getting around the high dollar amount he is going to have to plunk down for a JS or a LeGrand. Joe your dream guitar will just fall into your lap when you least expect it. That's how these things work
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Man ... following this thread is way better than spending my time watching the Euro 2016.
Oh yeah, I'm supposed to be practicing ;-)
Joe D .... whatever you do - I look forward to the clips.
Chris
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I agree with Vinny1K. Joe is such a stand up guy that that dream guitar he wants will fall into his lap.
It's gonna happen Joe, just keep being a great guy !!
Big
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Thanks Mike and Chris.
I look forward to opportunities in the future. In the mean time, I need to clear out some stuff so when the right guitars come along, I'll pounce.
Thanks again guys. I appreciate it. Big time.
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Originally Posted by skiboyny
That Guild is one of the most beautiful guitars I've seen. MG's got some nice ones. It's just not for me.
A Smith is in my future.
I like those L5 premiers too..
JD
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You can't reason with the heart. Joe, if you need a Gibson, you need a Gibson. I understand completely. Fortunately, there are quite a few Gibson JS's around.
My advice is to picture what the perfect one looks like and buy it. Don't compromise or you'll regret it and have another reason to keep looking your next guitar. You'll save money in the end by getting this GAS resolved straight away instead of nibbling away at it. Plus you'll save one hell of a lot of time.
If I could go crazy, I'd get the cherry quilted one made by Hutchins. That is NOS basically. But if I were to be more traditional, this is the one I'd seriously check out.
https://reverb.com/item/1809614-vint...-smith-archtop
It has a 1/4" jack. The original 1/8" is intolerable and a disaster waiting to happen. Also, the BJB is a better pickup than the original Gibson JS. This guitar sounds like it has all of the desirable changes made to it.
Best of luck, my friend.
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Mg, I tried buying that one twice. I am very disappointed by the lack of communication on the part of the seller. Yes that would have done the trick for sure. I still lust after it.
You are so right MG. I need to do it and do it right for a change. I'm tryin!
thanks buddy.
Joe D
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Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco
Maybe a local deal could get that guitar for a little less than $7500.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gibson-Johnn...kAAOSwNsdXTi41
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Originally Posted by HeyNow
Joe, take your time to find a keeper Gibson Johnny Smith. They are out there. Don't be in a rush to splash your cash. It is difficult to sell one off that you cannot bond with without taking a haircut. The sharks are out there. Speaking from hard experience.
Good luck with the search, Joe. I hope you find a keeper.
As for the 1973 Gibson JS posted by LaVonne Music, here are my thoughts: Norlin Gibson. Plain Maple. Invasive modification of output jack. Fair market value? $5000.
Here's one posted not too long ago: http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&hl=en&ct=clnk . $4995 was the last asking, if I recall. I am an idiot for not taking it when I had the chance. I even posted a PSA of it in this forum.Last edited by Jabberwocky; 06-27-2016 at 02:09 AM.
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Originally Posted by Dennis D
I don't know if this happened on all models.
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Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco
Personally, I found the GBJSA, that some claim problematic for them to play, as easy to play as an L5 at 25.5.
Point is, finding a guitar that fits your needs is an individual thing. What works for you doesn't work for anyone else but the individual. Thanks for pointing that out. Good luck on your quest!
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oh my, so many links to beautiful JS's in this thread and i'm such a coward, avoiding to buy from overseas because i'm afraid of another dishonest seller who would have me ending up with a guitar i hate because of some hidden damage.
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