Interesting to hear the differences between the post war sj-200s and the after war ones. My father has a 1950 SJ-200 that I learned to play on. The most amazing sounding acoustic I have ever played. Deep, rich bass. I am curious how that weird bridge and different wood sounds in comparison.
Thanks Mark I love these informative videos. Please make one answering the ultimate gibson question. This being why what makes a banner j45 way more desirable than it post banner up to 1954 counterparts. The only obvious difference to me is the thick necks. Unless the ladies were scalloping different than the men.
Much of the value difference relate to supply and demand. The banners are worth more, largely, because there are fewer of them. Beyond that, many early banners have red spruce tops, which no postwar Gibson has. The big necks and the use of maple, have a marked effect on tone too.
Rare bird. Amazing condition. Your opinion on the huge bridge and 6 individual bone saddle’s. You think there’s any loss of tone and sustain with those? I always felt they look cool but probably not optimal for Acoustic reasons
Happy to look at it anytime, David, but can't take on the work for a while yet. We need to catch up on the backlog of work that's already in the shop. Thanks!
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Thank you
Levin also did the individual adjustable saddles. Crazy design..
Thanks a million Mark. Your knowledge of Gibson guitars and their history is extraordinary. Thanks for sharing.
Very Interesting design on the bridge would love to see the bracing and bridge plate design ,Im thinking back then intonation was a after thought
Interesting to hear the differences between the post war sj-200s and the after war ones. My father has a 1950 SJ-200 that I learned to play on. The most amazing sounding acoustic I have ever played. Deep, rich bass. I am curious how that weird bridge and different wood sounds in comparison.
They are indeed quite different sounding guitars.
Cool guitar. Sounds like it's in your shop for a neck reset. I hope you let us hear it played when you finish the task.
Check out those amber tuning buttons! Gibson didn't use too many of those past the era of this one you're showing here. Very cool, Mark! Perry
Thank you, Mark. Appreciate this. Extraordinary.
Thanks for sharing, Mark. Keep ‘em coming.
Thank you sir...very nice guitar...
Wonderful video Mark!
Thanks Mark I love these informative videos. Please make one answering the ultimate gibson question. This being why what makes a banner j45 way more desirable than it post banner up to 1954 counterparts. The only obvious difference to me is the thick necks. Unless the ladies were scalloping different than the men.
Much of the value difference relate to supply and demand. The banners are worth more, largely, because there are fewer of them.
Beyond that, many early banners have red spruce tops, which no postwar Gibson has. The big necks and the use of maple, have a marked effect on tone too.
Rare bird. Amazing condition. Your opinion on the huge bridge and 6 individual bone saddle’s. You think there’s any loss of tone and sustain with those? I always felt they look cool but probably not optimal for Acoustic reasons
Agreed about the tone/sustain. Likely not helping the cause!
Thanks for that!
do a vid of what this guitar sounds like?
Certainly will do so when the repairs are all done.
Hey mark I’m not far I’m in oshawa I’d love for u to take a look at my Gibson acoustic I think she may need a neck reset I’m not too sure
Happy to look at it anytime, David, but can't take on the work for a while yet. We need to catch up on the backlog of work that's already in the shop. Thanks!
Mark-What is a representative top thickness?
A 12 fret L-00 might have a top between .090 and .110. A J-35 .110 to .135, and these J-200’s measure .135 to .145.
I also love ur chanel
Steve Earle must have one
Who the hell is Roy King? Exactly
Mostly lost to history. He recorded one album, but didn't chart. That's all we know.