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Topic: Gibson Steel and Amp |
Gordon Borland
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San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 4 Mar 2004 4:56 pm |
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This pair is not for sale. It is on display
at Alamo Music Center in San Antonio.
I thought some folks might like to see them. http://alamomusic.com/GIBSON%20STEEL.htm
Gordon Borland
MSA D10,NASHVILLE 400,SESSIONS 2000,PEAVEY ADDVERB,SOME WIRES AND A BATTERY.
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George Keoki Lake
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Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 4 Mar 2004 11:26 pm
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Back in the fifties when I was in musical retail, I sold many of these guitars and amps. They were actually designed more for student use. If I am correct, it is the BR-9 model. It came in two finishes, a smooth yellow and also a speckled yellow.  |
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Jimmie Misenheimer
From:
Bloomington, Indiana - U. S. A.
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Posted 7 Mar 2004 7:26 am
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I don't have the amp to match, but I bought this very model some years back for 25$. Yes, I've still got it - no, it's not for sale, (at least not yet).
Jimmie
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Willis Vanderberg
From:
Petoskey Mi
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Posted 8 Mar 2004 12:15 pm
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George:
You are absolutely right about these guitars. I have one of each finish.The smooth or hard gloss finish was in 48 or 49 and the Matte or dull finish was in the early fifties.A lot of folks are missing a bet on these old Gibsons. They may not be a classic as the earlier models seem to be, but sound just as good or better in my opinion. |
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Jim Bates
From:
Alvin, Texas, USA
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Posted 9 Mar 2004 7:25 pm
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The picture brought back fond memories. I bought the exact same guitar and amp for $100 in 1953. That, plus a complete Jerry Byrd course for $20 taught me all of the basics. Still have the Jerry Byrd course, but guitar was traded many years ago. Today I play Sho-Buds and Emmons pedal steels, but still remember the basics I learned from that Gibson.
Thanks for the memory,
Jim |
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Gordon Borland
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San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 12 Mar 2004 6:53 pm
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Your most welcome Jim. I cant spell his name
but Bobbie Daughterman came in the store one time and played this guitar. He did magic it seemed because the music just flowed without effort.
Gordon.
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Gordon Borland
MSA D10,NASHVILLE 400,SESSIONS 2000,PEAVEY ADDVERB,SOME WIRES AND A BATTERY.
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 13 Mar 2004 12:29 pm
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| Willis...This model may have been designed originally for student use, however I recently had the opportunity to play one of these old gems and I'll tell you, it has one sweet clean tone! Only problem with the design, (as with the Ultratones), was the bridge cover. It should never have been included into the design as it makes some picking a bit awkward. With some of the Ultratones, the cover could be removed and stored away in the case....not so with this model. [This message was edited by George Keoki Lake on 13 March 2004 at 12:29 PM.] [This message was edited by George Keoki Lake on 13 March 2004 at 12:30 PM.] |
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