rachelsdad
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Obviously, I am not familiar with this brand or age or design of guitar. What are those BIG holes under where the bridge should be? And then there's two more holes I can't account for. I'm a bit lost on this one...... has it had a bridge doctor or some other aftermarket thing installed or is there critical information that I'm missing......
For a time, Gibson used bolt on bridges, adjustable bridges, and all sorts of other things upon which we now look askance. My wife's Grandmothers '66 LG-0 (an entry level Gibson) had a plastic bolt on bridge.
I didn't know they used them on Hummingbirds.
For a time, Gibson used bolt on bridges, adjustable bridges, and all sorts of other things upon which we now look askance. My wife's Grandmothers '66 LG-0 (an entry level Gibson) had a plastic bolt on bridge...
That's a tone killer if I ever saw one. Sometimes I wonder why there's so many Gibson haters out there (love mine), but then I see something like this. Plastic bridges, adjustable saddles, and the Norlin era; no wonder!
Sandy, I may have shared this with you already and, if so, I apologize for not remembering, but (guitar maker) Kent Everett did something for me that demonstrated two astonishing facts about myself:
1. Bias (preconceived notion) is real (I was so convinced I was beyond it) ;~}
2. I could trust my ears
He pulled out several guitars, some his own, one of mine, some friends instruments, etc. and made me face the wall while he played each one. We noted my findings (judgements, criticisms, etc.) and I turned around. As I matched guitar to critique, I was aghast! I knew what I liked when I heard it (but hadn't see it) and I had to admit I never would have arrived at the same conclusions had I been looking at the brand, admiring the inlay, sniffing the soundholes, imagining the possibilities, etc. first!
As an aside, the two "finest" sounding instruments from that test were both Everett guitars, one of which I purchased.
Whenever possible, I now drag someone along with me (Kathy, usually) to help me perform the same type of test when I am shopping (window or otherwise). I encourage everyone to try this with your own and/or others guitars. I think you will be amazed at the findings. (And don't me upset with me if you discover you actually like the sound of one of those "other" brands) ;~}
Christopher