coolkayaker1
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These are some quick (sorry, sort of dark; the height of the ukes looks different in the photos but they are the same--one is just slanted a bit) snapshots of two "The Gibson" Style 2 instruments from the 1920s. The one on the left, shorter fretboard, is in the process of being cleaned, so it is string-less and dirtier at the moment.
Question, for those who know Gibsons, please.
While these two ukuleles seem very similar, there are some differences that I cannot explain. For instance, the headstock (above the tuners) is larger/longer on one than the other. The headstock logos are similar, but when looked at here (not seen well in the photos), one is silver, and one is white. The most glaring difference is the fretboards, with one extended, and the other not (The Gibson 3s are extended; The Gibson 1s are not).
Were these different build years within the 20s? Were all Gibsons of this era made in Kalamazoo, MI? Is one of these counterfeit? LOL BTW, did Gibson make any Koa models?
Any thoughts appreciated.
https://sites.google.com/site/ukulelemakers/ghij/gibson
Finally, Lardy's lovely database mentions "GIBSON’S BABIES. UKULELES FROM KALAMAZOO" By Karl Catteeuw and Rufus Yells, does anyone know where to buy this book, please?
Fun video about Rufus Yells showing great instruments; thanks Bosko & Honey!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQRz4M0E-gY
Question, for those who know Gibsons, please.
While these two ukuleles seem very similar, there are some differences that I cannot explain. For instance, the headstock (above the tuners) is larger/longer on one than the other. The headstock logos are similar, but when looked at here (not seen well in the photos), one is silver, and one is white. The most glaring difference is the fretboards, with one extended, and the other not (The Gibson 3s are extended; The Gibson 1s are not).
Were these different build years within the 20s? Were all Gibsons of this era made in Kalamazoo, MI? Is one of these counterfeit? LOL BTW, did Gibson make any Koa models?
Any thoughts appreciated.
https://sites.google.com/site/ukulelemakers/ghij/gibson
Finally, Lardy's lovely database mentions "GIBSON’S BABIES. UKULELES FROM KALAMAZOO" By Karl Catteeuw and Rufus Yells, does anyone know where to buy this book, please?
Fun video about Rufus Yells showing great instruments; thanks Bosko & Honey!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQRz4M0E-gY
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