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1972 Gibson showcase brochures
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 In 1972 Gibson produced a series of 'Guitar of the Month' brochures, each dedicated to one of their high end models, the Les Paul Recording guitar, L5-CES, ES-175D, Super 400-CES, ES-355TD-SV and
Byrdland. Each brochure was a single sheet folded into four panels, with details of the instruments themselves, their features, musical purpose, and a little history behind the development of each guitar. Only the Les Paul Recording was a new model; the others were all well established in the Gibson line. Follow the link to see scans and further information on these leaflets and other Gibson guitar catalogues from the CMI and Norlin periods.
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1961 Vox Stroller
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 The earliest versions of the Vox Stroller were actually copies of an early Japanese electricguitar, the Guyatone (also sold under the brand Antoria) LG50. These Strollers, although short-lived did undergo a few changes before taking on the more familiar Strat influenced style of many mid-sixties UK-built Vox guitars. The biggest difference between early and late LG50-style Strollers (and the two pickup version, the Shadow) was the larger pickup, a shade longer, but noticeably wider used in the very first Vox guitars. Compare this early Vox to a 1963 Stroller with the later V1 pickup. For more information about Vox guitar pickups in general, see the Vox guitar pickups page.
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 Questions about vintage 12 string
I inherited this lovely old guitar, and hope someone can answer a few questions:
1. It’s got serial #78944 stamped on the back of the head - no other defining marks/labels. From what I found on the internet I think it’s a B45 -12 N, circa 1962. Family legend has it that the body is smaller than normal, meaning it's not a mass produced guitar, but I have no way of comparing actual size to others...any suggestions?
2. Could the pegs be original or are they definitively after-market?12 string head back.jpg12 string head.jpg12 string in case.jpg
3. If it has to be stored, is it best to keep tension on the strings or not?
Thanks,
Janine
Los Angeles, CA
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124 views and no replies? Doesn't anyone at least have an opinion on whether or not to keep tension on the strings if I need to store this guitar for a while?
Janine
Los Angeles, CA
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Yes, guitars are made to be kept strung - keep it strung
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