As a fellow lefty player, like you, I am blown away that some of these were ever made left-handed. The extra tooling and time needed alone would make most companies today say, "Sorry, no can do." Good for Gibson, meeting the needs of lefty players so long ago!
I’m sure the folks at the banjo museum in OK would be super interested in that banjo and perhaps even have some more information about it. It’s a first for me to see.
One of the most interesting "guitar" videos I've seen on UA-cam.! Love the Banjo - wish I could find a right-handed one, but here in the backwoods of Australia, I don't think it's very likely !
Mark, I always love watching your videos; I just wish you posted more of them. You always have the perfect mix of historic content, construction anomalies, guitar specific observations, and repair information packed into your videos. And their never too long or too short - you get it just right! 👌 David
I'm glad to see this video. I have a left-handed vintage Gibson archtop that my uncle ordered. I haven't looked at it in 15 years, but I remember back then thinking it was pre war. I don't remember the model but I remember it had a DeArmond pickup. It was hard to read the label inside. If I make a video of it can you help me with how to sell it?
Hi there, We'd be happy to help you sell any lefty old Gibson! A video would be most helpful. Please follow up with us directly though - our email is info@folkwaymusic.com. Thanks!
Not a lefty as well but you should try and muster up four lefty’s for a quick song to post…it’s even more rare to see and hear four south paws playing rare old left handed Gibsons all in one place! NO PRESSURE MARK…..might have to call “The world record people”
When you convert from right handed to left handed guitars, do you modify the top bracing since the treble and bass strings have changed position? I really enjoy your channel.
Rick, The bracing is left alone. The conversion involves filling reslotting the bridge for lefty compensation, installing a lefty nut, painting on or installing side dots, and installing a pickguard if requested.
As a fellow lefty player, like you, I am blown away that some of these were ever made left-handed. The extra tooling and time needed alone would make most companies today say, "Sorry, no can do." Good for Gibson, meeting the needs of lefty players so long ago!
Very cool!
I’m sure the folks at the banjo museum in OK would be super interested in that banjo and perhaps even have some more information about it. It’s a first for me to see.
Love your video's always a lesson
One of the most interesting "guitar" videos I've seen on UA-cam.! Love the Banjo - wish I could find a right-handed one, but here in the backwoods of Australia, I don't think it's very likely !
Btw, I love those old L-1s, L-3s, and L-4s. Can’t wait to hear that L-4 when it’s been cared for. David
Amazing set of oldies intruments beautfully made
Mark, I always love watching your videos; I just wish you posted more of them. You always have the perfect mix of historic content, construction anomalies, guitar specific observations, and repair information packed into your videos. And their never too long or too short - you get it just right! 👌 David
I'm glad to see this video. I have a left-handed vintage Gibson archtop that my uncle ordered. I haven't looked at it in 15 years, but I remember back then thinking it was pre war. I don't remember the model but I remember it had a DeArmond pickup. It was hard to read the label inside. If I make a video of it can you help me with how to sell it?
Hi there, We'd be happy to help you sell any lefty old Gibson! A video would be most helpful. Please follow up with us directly though - our email is info@folkwaymusic.com. Thanks!
Not a lefty but those are super cool!!!
Great selection - thanks for sharing these great and rare instruments!
Not a lefty as well but you should try and muster up four lefty’s for a quick song to post…it’s even more rare to see and hear four south paws
playing rare old left handed Gibsons all in one place! NO PRESSURE MARK…..might have to call “The world record people”
Fun idea! Sadly, two of these have already left the building.
Maybe dixieland jazz players used that plectrum banjo back in the day?
At least one of them did!
When you convert from right handed to left handed guitars, do you modify the top bracing since the treble and bass strings have changed position? I really enjoy your channel.
Rick, The bracing is left alone. The conversion involves filling reslotting the bridge for lefty compensation, installing a lefty nut, painting on or installing side dots, and installing a pickguard if requested.
So which one you keepin mark? Golden opertunity!
Mine are the the L4 and EPB150. The L-00 and F-7 sold shortly after listing them on our site.