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Dearmond 1000 reissue - string balance

1988 Gibson ES-175–woohoo!

A Sentimental Purchase

Please help diagnose my Polytone's problem

Horace Silver Tokyo Blues '64

That's a great looking 175 (135 ain't too shabby either). Enjoy! John

1988 Gibson ES-175–woohoo!

Thanks for the description and analysis of the Eastman T146. It makes intuitive sense that the bridge pickup has more effect on the top's responsiveness. The Eastman AR503 and AR580 each have a...

Thinline acoustic archtop?

Congrats, Doc! Looking Dishy!

1988 Gibson ES-175–woohoo!

Wow, thank you for that, Danny -- they're gorgeous. Glad to know that they exist.

Thinline acoustic archtop?

An Eastman T145 or T146 is generally pretty loud. The one I owned was louder than my flat-top acoustics. At 1.75" deep they don't have the bass or complex overtones of a full-depth model, but they...

Thinline acoustic archtop?

Has anyone here used the Dearmond 1000 reissue? I've got a Levin 335 that I want to fit a pickup to but I would prefer something that balances well with bronze strings. My understanding is the...

Dearmond 1000 reissue - string balance

Man, that one sounds good just looking at it! I've got a sweet spot for those 80s mahogany back & sides models. I think I'd go that way if I ever get a 175. Long may she run!

1988 Gibson ES-175–woohoo!

That gold one was from Retrofret. They listed it a couple months ago and stated that the plating was original.

Your Gibson L-5 Choice

Congratulations on your 'reunion'! Play it in good health.

1988 Gibson ES-175–woohoo!

Yes sir SS. Perfectly well said. I’d like to add, the guitar looks well taken care of. It’s really beautiful. Lots a luck with it and I hope it makes you happy for many years. Joe D

1988 Gibson ES-175–woohoo!

Congrats. May she inspire your playing for many years to come. It is pretty hard to beat a good Es-175. They are the quintessential jazz guitar.

1988 Gibson ES-175–woohoo!

Week 7. Day 3 of BBB at 120 bpm. This was definitely a bit challenging. Especially going at it cold. In other words, I didn't spend some time to try and plan out ways to approach the "land mines" as...

Howard Roberts Super Chops: study group for a tune based practice routine

Here it is with my 2 main amps. It sounds fine with the Fishman—a little flat though. It really shines through the SCXD, with that tube warmth. It is in great condition for its age—neck...

1988 Gibson ES-175–woohoo!

It gets easier. The more acute your ear gets, the more you can have the mental backing track running all the time. All this comes in pieces: Ear, Fingers, Harmonic awareness, Vocabulary. It's non...

Howard Roberts Super Chops: study group for a tune based practice routine

Gibson built a number of fully acoustic L-5CT models, typically 17" x 2 & 3/8" or 2.5" I've owned these:

Thinline acoustic archtop?

Jgbe virtual jam, round 1

Do We Need "Practical Jazz Originals"?

Some very cool new amps coming from Fender.

Your Gibson L-5 Choice

2003 Epiphone Emperor Regent

Heritage Super Kenny Burrell in blonde

Julian Lage's new Collings (Gretsch Duo Jet copy)

Rain Songs

Is this a fake Gibson?

The Kids Are Alright

I built a Champ!

Brazilian Guitar / Jazz - what are iconic “must listen” albums / artist?

Wooden Guitar Stand (floor)