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Comment on Gretsch Super Chet by admin

admin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:30:52 +0000

You might want to check the Gretschpages.com forum for the question about the 72 super chets http://gretschpages.com/forum/

Comment on Gretsch Super Chet by admin

admin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:27:31 +0000

He’s using an amp emulator called amplitude – does sound great though. You can catch all his comments if you click through on the video to youtube.

Comment on Gretsch Super Chet by philip

philip — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:11:32 +0000

hi,does anyone know how many superchets were made with the walnut wood, gold fittings, and bigsby tremelow,in 1972,many thanks philip

Comment on Gretsch Super Chet by philip

philip — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:44:13 +0000

Sounds amaizing,what effects were you using,philip

Comment on Contact by Pete Thomas

Pete Thomas — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:09:00 +0000

Can anyone tell me which model Bigsby is correct for an archtop such as ES-300? Thinking about adding one in lieu of orig. tailpiece.

Comment on Contact by Pete Thomas

Pete Thomas — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:11:48 +0000

Looking for a repro tailpiece for my ’48 sunburst mahogany ES-300 .. either the Gibson(hinged es-175 type) or Kluson (f holes) .. mine had the tailpiece replaced by a very simple generic archtop type back in the 60′s and the orig is nowhere to be found. I have located some vintage pieces, but they are too $$$. A nice nickle repro would be perfect .. anybody make these?

ps . this guitar has been in my family since new and has been in my possession last 20 yrs.

Thanks !!!

Comment on Contact by Ken

Ken — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:21:08 +0000

I have that 1962 Guild Starfire II you have in the picture. Now in my sixties it’s time to sell it. It sounds as good as it looks. This Guitar has a very interesting past. And it will I’m sure have a wonderful future.Feel free to contact me at Kennadetail@aol.com

Comment on Gretsch 6104 Rally by Greg Brakeville

Greg Brakeville — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:20:12 +0000

I’m looking for a Gretsch Rally 6104 (green). If you have any info please respond to e-mail address provided. gsbrakeville@yahoo.com

Thanks,

Greg

Comment on Gretsch 6104 Rally by Greg Brakeville

Greg Brakeville — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:18:40 +0000

I’m looking for a Gretsch Rally 6104 (green). If you have any info please respond to e-mail address provided.

Thanks,

Greg

Comment on Epiphone Firebird Vii by Noah B

Noah B — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:09:29 +0000

I’m about looking for an Epi Firebird VII and amp to play it through. I’m just wondering if there are specific amps you think marry well with this guitar. Sounds like a Fender amp of some sorts here?? Thanks guys! -Noah

Comment on Contact by David McCune

David McCune — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:09:54 +0000

Brand spanking new to your site. I’m stoked! All I find so far is mostly sales oriented. Imagine that, right. Any way I may start a blog?

I have a 1942c Epiphone Deluxe Archtop Electric that I have been researching for years. I finally found a blacksmith to make a tailpiece. The old one having split at the seam. The guitar is very close to playable. It is not a reconstruction story. More of a “follow me as I hunt for parts.” I need to repair or find the perfect tailpiece. I need the most original tuning machines. The action is a beast! What is the best gauge strings? Heavy gauge strings are needed to make the heavy sound board resonate. Heavy gauge also places the greatest stress upon the neck and tailpiece. You see where I’m going.

Whaddya think?
Dave

Comment on 1932 Epiphone Broadway by David McCune

David McCune — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:49:28 +0000

1942 EPIPHONE DELUXE ARCHTOP ELECTRIC. I have one of these. Been researching on and off for years. Serial number is in the 70000. Nearly identical to the one you have for sale.

Where can I verify the serial number? The only reference I find indicates the 70000′s came from Michigan in the 60′s. I suspected mine was older based on construction, style, etc.

Let me ask a silly question. I like to find replacement parts. Any ideas. Tailpiece and tuning machines for starters.

Any info is appreciated
Thanks
Dave

Comment on History Of The Archtop Electric Guitar by Rob

Rob — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:04:03 +0000

This is one of the better, easier to read and concise descriptions of the Archtop Guitar History that I’ve read. Was looking for some historical information on archtops for my own website, but the information on wilkipedia is a little bit confusing. Just what I needed.

Thanks,

Rob

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misfits season 1 episode 2 — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:50:42 +0000

Thank you so much! I’ve been watching much for this!

Comment on Epiphone Riviera by phill

phill — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:43:23 +0000

Hi. I had this on my Epi Riviera. It was the bridge. I changed it for a genuine Gibson LP bridge & it cured the problem. Nice.

Comment on Contact by tim

tim — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:01:22 +0000

…..hey….I need your wisdom. I just bought a 72 es 325…..yeah the kings of leon hype peaked my interest. So this one has Gibson on the mini humbuckers….a 3 wedge design on the tailpiece….and a harmonica bridge…….most (including Caleb’s) have a single diamond tailpiece and a tune o matic bridge. Any idea what I bought…..serial #161422….thanks

Comment on History Of The Archtop Electric Guitar by IRACE

IRACE — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:46:10 +0000

HELLO
I live in paris. Where is your shop in usa? i’m looking for the tal farlow 1966 where can i see it?
Thank you for your answer. MARC

Comment on Gretsch Historic by Muhammad Morgan

Muhammad Morgan — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:57:12 +0000

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Comment on History Of The Archtop Electric Guitar by David E

David E — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:44:41 +0000

I just visited here on Sunday. The reason, I wanted to know how I could avoid feedback on my Epi/Gibson 175 at church. We play loud with overdrive, lots of times. This morning, I had to set the hollow body 175 aside and use my 335 Dot. But I really want to use the 175 hollow body too. Anyway, the advice given on the home page was encourating, thanks. Suggestions to take care of EQ (add one in the mix line) and maybe stuff the cavity of the guitar. I forgot about that last trick, which I read about years ago. I will give it a try. Thanks… David in Bellville, TX

Comment on Contact by george petit

george petit — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:44:00 +0000

Hi there –

I hope someone out there in the guitar world can assist me on this…

I recently bought a Collings CLJ from The Music Emporium up near Boston. (Joe and the rest of fantastic folks at that shop!!!)..four months ago in fact. The reason for the purchase was this…

I ‘had’ a lovely Gibson L5 Signature in Tangerine Burst for about 9 years…really fantastic guitar. Three years ago, I had a BAD fall whilst skiing (go on, call me a moron…I dare ya…) which tore my ‘labral tendon’ in my right shoulder to the point of no return. I either do the surgery or a shit load of physical therapy and deal with it. I went for the latter, my wife being a Physical Terrorist….sorry, Therapist.

Throughout the last two years, playing the ‘Signature’ became an issue…the ‘depth’ of the body causing me to move my shoulder ‘forward’ to get around the guitar’s bout whilst playing in a standing position…and the pain became such that 15 minutes would have me in EXTREME discomfort. So the guitar LIVED in its case for near on 9 months. That’s just WRONG.

The obvious remedy?…a thinline guitar.

After lots of searching, I first settled on a Collings I-35 Deluxe with a custom shaped neck that is STILL to this day a ‘lifer’ for me. It is a dream and I will never part with it. It took care of my ‘rock’, ‘blues’, and ‘modern jazz’ needs – - and then some!

But I still play a lot of quintet-based Jazz…that was the job for the ‘L5 Signature’…so I obviously had to replace that guitar. I sold it to a lovely gent in the UK. And then bought the Collings CLJ, thinking that its thinline design and Bill Colling’s mastery would translate for me…

It did not.

Whilst the Collings CLJ is magnificent, it is not the ‘right guitar’ for my jazz needs…it plays absurdly well, the finish (Merlot) is a mind blower…and the floating Lollar pickup makes this instrument probably the best small archtop for trio and solo work out there…

But my work is not ‘quiet’ !!! I use effects and occasionally need to kinda…well…RIP into the music…hard picking style, etc…

The old L5 Signature had ‘the sound’…but I need the thinline because of the shoulder issue…so I have decided to try to get and L5CT…one from the 90’s…a “reissue” if you will…burst? Natural? As long as it’s not RED…like the one on ebay with the crack on the body…lovely looking, but the crack scares me.

So here’s the bottom line…

I want to ‘trade’ or ‘exchange’ (you pick a word…) my minty, magnificent (photo below) Collings CLJ for a mid 90’s Gibson L5CT (the model with the two humbuckers, please)…the CT needs to be a ‘player’ in great shape, with fret life…straight neck…a good guitar, please, we’re all in the same biz here…

I bought the Collings for $7650 three months ago (glad to send a copy of the bill of sale!) It has played three or four gigs, it’s been baby’d and it’s GORGEOUS. So you could probably move it for about $7k+….

I’ve seen old sales of the CT that I seek for about $6k.

Simply put…it’s a straight trade. If you can make a good profit for yourself, great. I just need the RIGHT guitar…please be honorable here, folks…Karma works!

If you have one, or can help out, PLEASE contact me at the email included herein…

Many thanks –

George Petit
914 774 4491
NYC