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Gibson A Jr Model Junior A-Style Mandolin Sheraton Brown, 1924

On March 18, 2019 /

Here we’re looking at a Gibson A Junior model mandolin in Sheraton brown – basically the only colour available for this model. It’s built like other A-Style mandolins, the key differences being wood quality and low decoration level. The arched, carved top features an oval soundhole and is Adirondack Spruce, while the arched, carved back is Maple, as are the sides and neck.

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Gibson LG-1 Ladder Braced Steel String Guitar Sunburst, 1953

On March 18, 2019 /

Here we’re looking at a lovely Gibson LG-1 Ladder built during 1953. Many of these guitars do not have serial numbers as such, rather they have a FON or Factory Order Number. On this guitar, the FON is Y6452 30, and the relevant character is the Y. This FON series started in 1952 with the letter Z, and counted back towards A, each year.

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Ramirez 130 Anos Spruce Top Classical Guitar, 2013

On March 7, 2019 /

The Ramirez 130 Anos model was the last Ramirez ‘Anniversary’ model before it evolved into the present del Tiempo for their fifth generation, 135th anniversary. Like other Anniversary models, it was built for a five year period – here from 2012 to 2017. These models are part of the Ramirez Studio line, intended for advanced students and semi-professional players.

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C. F. Martin OM-21 Steel String Guitar, 2012

On March 4, 2019 /

The Martin OM or Orchestra Model design appeared in 1930, and has been built in various forms. The C. F. Martin OM-21 uses ’21’ level appointments – Indian Rosewood back and sides, single layer binding, and Ebony for the bridge and bound fingerboard. The OM design fits between the full size ‘D’ body dreadnoughts, and the smaller, rounder single or double ‘O’ b body guitars.

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Ethan Deutsch Flamenco Blanca Guitar, 2018

On February 28, 2019 /

Here we have a wonderful recent Ethan Deutsch Flamenco Blanca guitar, built during 2018 in Seattle, Washington. This outstanding instrument features traditional Flamenco construction, with the goal of being very light and extremely responsive. The top is Engelmann Spruce paired with Cypress for the back and sides. The neck and body blocks are Spanish Cedar (Cedrela Odorata). The fingerboard is Ebony, and the headplate and bridge are Bolivian Rosewood. Bindings are Rosewood.

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Heritage Golden Eagle Archtop Electric, 2004

On February 12, 2019 /

Based on the larger classic archtop guitars, the Heritage Golden Eagle features a 17 inch wide body with carved Spruce top and carved Flame Maple back. The sides and neck are also Flame Maple, and the Ebony fingerboard is bound and has ‘cloud’ pattern mother of pearl position markers. The headstock carries a Mother of Pearl Eagle inlay, and the truss rod cover is the same material.

Used

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Spruce

Gibson A Jr Model Junior A-Style Mandolin Sheraton Brown, 1924

Gibson LG-1 Ladder Braced Steel String Guitar Sunburst, 1953

Ramirez 130 Anos Spruce Top Classical Guitar, 2013

C. F. Martin OM-21 Steel String Guitar, 2012

Ethan Deutsch Flamenco Blanca Guitar, 2018

Heritage Golden Eagle Archtop Electric, 2004

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