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55 Gibson es-295 Scotty Moore signed
Hello,
I just bought a 55 Gibson es-295 and i am surprised how good it sounds.Has two p-90's . The pickguard was signed by Scotty Moore. I don't know what to do about the finish though.It has all gone and left me with a bare guitar.I don't know if i should leave as is or have it refinished.Any suggestions?
Thanks,David
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An honest to God '55? Leave it alone, and don't do a refin. Call George Gruhn at Gruhn's Guitars and have it appraised. It may cost a few bucks, but it'll be worth it.
And please, play it!
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Originally Posted by Katastrophe
+1 CO-SIGN ON THIS 110%
Maxi...................
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Thanks for the advice....i won't touch 'er now. This is a link to youtube where the guy is playing my es-295.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCxk5YC4OPQ
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Thanks,i wanted to ask around and i wasn't going to refin until i knew.I know they had an issue with the finish peeling because of the paint used on the gold tops..I think it looks great like it is anyway. I paid a good amount for this one. I also liked the fact Scotty Moore had signed the pickguard. Until i figure how to post pics here,i am going to put the link to my photo bucket .I have posted pics of the es-295 and some other guitars i have there.
Thanks,David
http://s800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/Davyboy58/
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Cool AXE BTW love that American muscle in your garage.
Maxi...................
Bootsy Collins:
I pledge allegiance to the funk, the whole funk, and nothing but the funk, so help me James, Sly and George, Amen!!
Guitars: 2010 American Special HSS Strat, 2010 CIC Squire CV ThinLine Tele, & 2006 MIM FSR Strat.
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Thanks,they are a lot of fun!
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Wow, you have a Push Tone LP. I always thought that was a cool idea on paper, but how is it in real life? Those have the AAAAA Flame Maple tops too, don't they? Nice collection. Very nice.
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That is one cool guitar!! I love the Youtube clip. Awesome playing.
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Not sure which I like better--the ES-295, the Push Tone LP, or that Viper GTS!
BTW, I have one of those "Red Label" Yamaha FG-300's, too! Here's mine:
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hehe,thanks! The guitars are cool but the GTS will get your heart thumpin!Not sure which I like better--the ES-295, the Push Tone LP, or that Viper GTS!
BTW, I have one of those "Red Label" Yamaha FG-300's, too! Here's mine:
Your Yamaha 300 looks better than mine...is that the original pickguard?
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Yep--the guitar is all original. Apparently, Yamaha was going for the Gibson Hummingbird look with that pickguard. I guess a lot of the FG-300's had problems with the pickguards peeling up/coming loose, but mine is still firmly glued on. You may also notice that mine has individually adjustable bridge saddles, something rarely seen on an acoustic. I bought it from the original owner in 1978, and don't intend to ever sell it.
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Yeah i had heard about the pickguard problem. You have a rare one i think. I really like mine too and whenever i just want to play around it is one i usually grab off the wall. My wife just started using it and she really likes the fast neck and mellow tones. My pickguard had to be replaced i guess sometime in the past. I also have a fg-110 and it sounds ok but nothing like the 300. I will never sell mine either i think. Those old Yamaha's were really good players. I have been looking for a Vintage fg-360 for a while but can't seem to find one. Anyway,keep pickin!
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Yeah,the dude can really pick...i am not as good,but i still love the guitar and when i saw it i had to get it.
Thanks,David
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haha,thanks Tig....bare naked for sure!
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