2023 Gibson Byrdland

[Dennis D]

Interesting that when you want flame, you pay dearly for the feature. When you don't want it, it's a flaw.

One girl's ' beauty mark' is another girl's 'pimple'. : )

[vinnyv1k]

Good one Dennis

[ccroft]

...I won’t have the guitar till tomorrow.

I'm sure we're all eager to hear how you think the youngest Gibson archtop on the planet fares against some of the Grande Dammes you know.

[RobbieAG]

I'd love to see your guitar collection Vinny!

[vinnyv1k]

I'd love to see your guitar collection Vinny!

OK

[vinnyv1k]

[vinnyv1k]

[vinnyv1k]

I received the Byrdland but Gibson shipped it in a Tal Farlow case (too big) so the guitar flopped around in the case and the pickguard mount broke off. A couple more days till full evaluation. Had to take it to Gryphon to fix the pickguard. It does look nice.

[RobbieAG]

Wow Vinny, that's an AMAZING collection!!!

[jim777]

Damn!

[vinnyv1k]

Yes I am a diehard Gibson guy with a side of Campellone’s

[Amberville]

I love guitars that you can pick out from a lineup. Pretty great deal.

Imagine them shipping it in a Tal box. Haha. Almost an element of "don't push it".

[jads57]

So how many Archtops does it take to play My Funny Valentine? Lol!
Very nice collection Vinny

[vinnyv1k]

Home pics

[rolijen]

Wow, Vinny. That is gorgeous!

[vinnyv1k]

Wow, Vinny. That is gorgeous!

Gibson can still make a very nice archtop. Too bad they won’t.

I got the last Tal Farlow ever made and maybe the last Byrdland too. ( hopefully not ).

Byrdlands are great for us older gents. 13’s feel like 10’s.

[pingu]

What's the nut width on a new birdland ?

Thanks

[Spook410]

Good thing this Byrdland came along. Was kind of concerned you had too few guitars.

[vinnyv1k]

What's the nut width on a new birdland ?

Thanks

1-11/16

[vinnyv1k]

Good thing this Byrdland came along. Was kind of concerned you had too few guitars.

In big trouble again with the wife. Back in the dog house again…..LOL
Every time I try and get out they pull me back in.
Got to get back on the 12 fret program.
Hi I am Vinny and I am a guitaraholic. Hi Vinny

[helios]

Beautiful guitar! If you thought you were fleet-fingered before........

[ccroft]

Check yourself before you wreck yourself Vinny! It seems you've taken the first step: admitting that you are powerless to resist guitars.

People, places and things. You really shouldn't be hanging here if you want to get healthy :-)

[vinnyv1k]

Check yourself before you wreck yourself Vinny! It seems you've taken the first step: admitting that you are powerless to resist guitars.

People, places and things. You really shouldn't be hanging here if you want to get healthy :-)

Thank you for your concern. I am fine. I have a yearly guitar budget that I never exceed. I pay cash or I never buy. I owe nobody.
I will admit I need to downsize. I have small house.
Pushing 70 I know that day is soon.

[medblues]

Droolificating collection Vinny ! Enjoy ! Do I see three Tal Farlows or does one of them have two photos ?

[Gitfiddler]

@vinnyv1k...Congrats on acquiring an awesome Gibson Byrdland! I'm sure in your hands it will sound wonderful.

I've been a fan of Byrdlands ever since seeing top session guitarist David T. Walker sling one back in the day. His had a florentine cutaway, but still a beauty to behold and to hear. Those are very versatile archtops.

May it inspire you for many years to come.