Three interesting vintage Gibson auctions
One I wish I'd seen earlier....'43 SJAnybody here get it?...and one that looks a little strange:Shiny L-00Finally:SJ/J-45?The neck looks period - optimistic on price?
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Wow, you gotta be quick. That banner SJ went quick.After missing a maple bannner J-45 with a BIN of 3500 by mere seconds (a while ago), I am due for a nice score like that banner SJ.That J45/SJ neck...
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You bet, guys! I saw that SJ auction yesterday morning and arranged to visit the seller (who lives about 25-30 miles from me). I was sure someone was going to hit "Buy It Now" before I got over to his...
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John, I will control my jealousy and congratulate you on a great score. Sounds like the SJ has a good home - really hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks, Myles. Now I've got to decide whether to "liberate" my '44 ('45?) Banner J-45. Decisions, decisions....--John
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Congratulations, John! That's a gorgeous guitar.Welcome to the '43 Banner SJ club!.... Johnwww.johnthomasguitar.com
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That SJ looks like one that a UMGF'er used to own and had for sale here. I recognize that screw in the bridge. It looks like a candidate for a bridge replacement, bridge appears to have been shaved...
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The L-oo looks like a refin.Note the logo, that lettering has never been on any L-00 that I have ever seen.That lettering appeared when the headstock shape changed.Mark
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John,Great looking SJ!Best of luck.I just love vintage Gibsons.Mark
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Quote:I recognize that screw in the bridge. It looks like a candidate for a bridge replacement, bridge appears to have been shaved down.I'll agree--the photo makes it look as if there's a screw in the...
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John:Very nice catch. Play it in good health.Allan
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Quote:Thanks a lot for all the good wishes, guys. It's getting to sound a bit trite, but this is a heckuva nice community we've got here.Not really - I said I would control my jealousy, but it's still...
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What's the deal with the L-00?!? That shine is all wrong! Even a refinish wouldn't look like that. Also, the headstock is off - no way the script would look that well-preserved. Mark is right - that's...
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On closer inspection, it looks like there is some crazing at the heel ...
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I just posted a bunch of photos of my '42 SJ (post cleanup!) in the Banner Gibson Guitars - the guitars thread.--John
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