Gibson has produced its fair share of unique guitars throughout the years, but perhaps none more unique than the Tal Farlow model produced from 1962 to 1969. First of all, this guitar is extremely rare in that only 215 were ever produced. Secondly, it is unique because many of the signature design aspects were created specifically by the guitar's namesake, the legendary Talmage "Tal" Farlow who died in 1998. Mr. Farlow was also known as the "Octopus" because of his extremely large fingers. Yet despite the clumsy looking nature of those fingers he was incredibly articulate and able to bring out the harmonies and melodies of old-time jazz like no one else. The Gibson Tal Farlow slightly resembled an ES-5 in terms of its body design. But most of the rest of its features are so unique that there's no confusing it with its main-line cousin. To start with, the rounded cutaway with the faux scroll was Mr. Farlow's own design. No other Gibson electric archtop utilizes this style cutaway. Beyond that are the crown inlaid fret markers, rosewood interior block, and the custom Tal Farlow trapeze tailpiece. The dual humbucker pickups are managed nicely via dual tone and volume controls and a three-way switch. The crowning ornament is the pickguard which is slightly obscures the lower F-hole. The original Tal Farlow models from the 60s are incomparable in terms of tone and playability. There are very few owners of these early models with any complaints whatsoever. The same can't be said about the newer models Gibson has put out in recent years. Beyond reviving the Farlow name, the new models don't produce the same tone that the original is known for. If you can find a 1960s TF it will probably run you a minimum of $4000-$5000 - a hefty investment, but money well spent for a guitar aficionado.

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Gibson Tal Farlow Vintage Sunburst

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	Bacchus Guitar Sunburst Guitar by DiPinto Sale Price: $752.00
	Semi hollowbody, set neck, 20 frets. 17 1/4" lower bout, 1 3/4" body depth. Two chome humbucker pickups with 3 position toggle switch. Fancy deco enclosed gear tuners.

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Hello Gibson Uses.
I have in front of me a Gibson Guitar book dated: 1960, Kalamazoo Michigan. I sold my actual Gibson Guitar quite a while back: ES335 TD for about $30,000, but I kept the book that came with it.
Inside are Photos of such people as: Herb Ellis-Tal Farlow-Mundell Lowe-Al Viola-Tiny Timbrell-Les Paul and Mary Ford-Tony Mottola-Muzzy Marcelling (photographed with Art Linkletter)-Mickey Baker-George Gobel-Bill Haley and the Commits-Everly bros.-Porter Wagoner and far far too many more to write here. I was wondering if that could be worth anything. About A4 size. Photos of ever Guitar AND Amplifier Gibson ever made up until the end of this booklet. Specifications about every single thing Gibson ever made up to as I said, the end of this booklet. Banjos- Basses- Pedal steels and God knows what else. I thank you for taking the time to read this and wait for your possible replies. Cheers. Myself, Eric: Master Musician.

Things are only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. I see items like your on Ebay all the time. You can try putting it up for Ebay auction if you like. You can also see if some music stores (vintage dealers) have any interest. A pawn shop would probably have little interest and give you almost nothing for it. It probably is not worth enough to put it in a real auction.
Id go with Ebay or the vintage dealer.

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