55 Gibson es-295 Scotty Moore signed

[Davidlee]

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

[Katastrophe]

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!

Welcome to the Fret. If you have a chance, cruise on by "The Fret Players" section and introduce yourself, for a proper welcome.

And don't forget to post pics of that guitar!

[MAXIFUNK]

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!

Welcome to the Fret. If you have a chance, cruise on by "The Fret Players" section and introduce yourself, for a proper welcome.

And don't forget to post pics of that guitar!

+1 CO-SIGN ON THIS 110%

[Davidlee]

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!

Welcome to the Fret. If you have a chance, cruise on by "The Fret Players" section and introduce yourself, for a proper welcome.

And don't forget to post pics of that guitar!

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/

[Davidlee]

+1 CO-SIGN ON THIS 110%

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

[MAXIFUNK]

Cool AXE BTW love that American muscle in your garage.

[Davidlee]

Cool AXE BTW love that American muscle in your garage.

Thanks,they are a lot of fun!

[FrankenFretter***]

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.

[jpfeifer]

That is one cool guitar!! I love the Youtube clip. Awesome playing.

[duhvoodooman***]

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:

[Davidlee]

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.

Yeah,the guy talked me into buying it while i was looking for some guitar picks.lol...he is a good salesman! ...but really i like it a lot.It is an easy swap with the pups and does make for interesting combinations. It rings like a bell.
Thanks,David

[Davidlee]

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:

hehe,thanks! The guitars are cool but the GTS will get your heart thumpin!

Your Yamaha 300 looks better than mine...is that the original pickguard?

[Davidlee]

That is one cool guitar!! I love the Youtube clip. Awesome playing.

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

[duhvoodooman***]

Your Yamaha 300 looks better than mine...is that the original pickguard?

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.

[Tig***]

[Davidlee]

haha,thanks Tig....bare naked for sure!

[Davidlee]

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.

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!

[Neal]

That is Guitar to the 9th power. good luck with it.

[Davidlee]

That is Guitar to the 9th power. good luck with it.

Thanks Man,i am glad i found this one.