Jesse Williamson Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 can anyone tell me what kind of guitar this is, and possibly what year it was made. one on the left... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/thehasbeen/getar006.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/thehasbeen/getar001.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/thehasbeen/getar002.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/thehasbeen/getar004.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredmasta666 Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 looks possibly like an old fender jaguar? I don't know what the year is if that is what it is. I swear to drunk I'm not god Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpawstrat Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 It's definitely not a Fender. I keep thinking it is an old Vox guitar but I am probably wrong... "I look for whatever will cut the deepest... whammy bars and wah wah pedals can't be used as just gimmicks. They have to reflect and express your feelings." - Jeff Beck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Maybe a Harmoney, or Kingston. Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Definitely has that Italian vibe going on, but it's not a Vox. No way is it Fender or Harmony either. Maybe an Eko or a Wandre? Datewise, I'm thinking early to middle 60's. Can't say I've seen that guitar before, but I have seen a lot of them like it. You might email your pictures to Vintage Guitar Magazine and see what they say. PS, it sort of reminds me of a Magnatone guitar I saw a picture of Jimmy Bryant playing, but the pickups are different. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennyf Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Originally posted by picker: Definitely has that Italian vibe going on, but it's not a Vox. No way is it Fender or Harmony either. Maybe an Eko or a Wandre? Datewise, I'm thinking early to middle 60's. Ditto on the Italian vibe, double ditto on the Eko look, except not nearly enough pickups or switches for an Eko. Maybe a cheap Eko knock-off. (Ha. Ha.) band link: bluepearlband.com music, lessons, gig schedules at dennyf.com STURGEON'S LAW --98% of everything is bullshit. My Unitarian Jihad Name is: The Jackhammer of Love and Mercy. Get yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverse the Curse Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 I'll tell you what kind of guitar it is... it's the cool kind That thing is awesome man. BTW, I have absolutely no clue, sorry. Seacrest out... The forumite formerly known as Cooper. "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." John Lennon "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will finally know peace." Jimi Hendrix "Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens." Jimi Hendrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel E. Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 I'm leaning towards Japanese because of the absence of unnecessary knobs and switches. Probably mid-late 60s. Dig that Bigsby! "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Yeah, it is either Jap or Italian, from the late 1960s. These types of guitars sold to the retailer for between $60 and $100. I would have though Jap, but the pickups are what gives it the hint of Italian. The reason that no one knows the name is because they were imported under many names. Looks as though it has been refinished, and the Bigsby is obviously a retrofit. But that bridge is typical of the time and type. Take off the pickgard and see what color it was originally, and you might also get some hints from the electronics. Bill "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Could be a Teisco. In addition to their wonderfully cheesy line of department store cheapies, they made some nicer guitars as well. The Bigsby could have been added later. Just a wild assed guess. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiC Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/thehasbeen/getar004.jpg What's that writing read??? "Blasty"??? "Treat your wife with honor, respect, and understanding as you live together so that you can pray effectively as husband and wife." 1 Peter 3:7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcat Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Originally posted by BiC: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/thehasbeen/getar004.jpg What's that writing read??? "Blasty"???"Bigsby," the most important part of the guitar! Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiC Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Originally posted by Mudcat: Originally posted by BiC: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/thehasbeen/getar004.jpg What's that writing read??? "Blasty"???"Bigsby," the most important part of the guitar! Then, is it a Bigsby guitar... or just a Bigsby vibrato? "Treat your wife with honor, respect, and understanding as you live together so that you can pray effectively as husband and wife." 1 Peter 3:7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoes Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 It might have been a Bigsby sales gimmick! Buy this bridge and get the guitar for free! Interesting overkill... if the machines are of similar character it might suggest the Bigsby came stock. What are they like? I still think guitars are like shoes, but louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Just in case somebosy doesn't 'get it', that ain't no Bigsby guitar. Bill "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip OKeefe Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 BiC, while Paul Bigsby was a pioneer in solidbody electric guitar design, that's definitely not a Bigsby guitar. As everyone else has mentioned, it's probably Japaneese or Italian in orgin, and probably dates from the 1960's era. The trem (actually a vibrato, which is pitch fluctuation, wereas tremolo is amplitude modulation) is probably the biggest thing Bigsby is known for... and I would bet that it was indeed added on at a later time and wasn't a stock feature of that guitar. Most Japaneese / Italian guitars of that era had similarly cheap Italian / Japaneese built bridges or vibratos / trems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 http://www.teiscotwangers.com/Images/IDpics/solid-2/67_sm-2l.jpg Getting Close 67 teisco SM-2L Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Idea Try emailing the pic to' Fat dawg at Subway Guitars. He's sorta a specialist! Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Williamson Posted August 13, 2004 Author Share Posted August 13, 2004 Originally posted by Philip O'Keefe: BiC, while Paul Bigsby was a pioneer in solidbody electric guitar design, that's definitely not a Bigsby guitar. As everyone else has mentioned, it's probably Japaneese or Italian in orgin, and probably dates from the 1960's era. The trem (actually a vibrato, which is pitch fluctuation, wereas tremolo is amplitude modulation) is probably the biggest thing Bigsby is known for... and I would bet that it was indeed added on at a later time and wasn't a stock feature of that guitar. Most Japaneese / Italian guitars of that era had similarly cheap Italian / Japaneese built bridges or vibratos / trems.my friend took it apart and did some work and said its the original bridge and color and on the tuners it says kluson deluxe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip OKeefe Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Klusons were pretty common tuners back in the 1960's - Gibson and Fender both used them on some of their guitars. Was there any writing or labels inside the control cavity, on the pickups or under the pickguard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoes Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Actually I had something very much like that guitar and gutted it for a signpost some 20 years ago. I made it to mark the driveway where I live for a wedding party we held at the house. The parts (non Bigsby model) sold on eBay 2 years ago along with 50 pounds of stomp box guts and cases. As for the sign... it lasted for about 5 years until some kids noticed they were real guitars and a failed attempt at taking them lead to it being torn apart. .. original Rock Art http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/pek63/signpost.jpg I still think guitars are like shoes, but louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Williamson Posted August 14, 2004 Author Share Posted August 14, 2004 Originally posted by Guitars are like shoes. But louder.: Actually I had something very much like that guitar and gutted it for a signpost some 20 years ago. I made it to mark the driveway where I live for a wedding party we held at the house. The parts (non Bigsby model) sold on eBay 2 years ago along with 50 pounds of stomp box guts and cases. As for the sign... it lasted for about 5 years until some kids noticed they were real guitars and a failed attempt at taking them lead to it being torn apart. .. original Rock Art http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/pek63/signpost.jpgthe yellow one looks a lot like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Williamson Posted August 15, 2004 Author Share Posted August 15, 2004 Originally posted by guitar geezer: Idea Try emailing the pic to' Fat dawg at Subway Guitars. He's sorta a specialist!well i emailed him and i got a reply saying like, he never gets near the computer so just call him or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassix Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Looks like a Harimu (japan). Stirring shit up since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejeeber Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Well I guess that Bigsby tailpiece on there is a good sign that it probably isn't one of the horrifically crummy Teiscos. BTW, it is NOT politically correct to refer to a person's large sized bottom as being a Bigsby Tailpiece! Just a pinch between the geek and chum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Originally posted by Bejeeber: Well I guess that Bigsby tailpiece on there is a good sign that it probably isn't one of the horrifically crummy Teiscos. Not necessarily. The Bigsby could have been added later. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeholder Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 What a strang one! There's no logo on the head. Hey! My friends. Please Visit: www.yngwie.cn Our Forum Adress: bbs.yngwie.cn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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