jwieties
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My family wanted to get me something special for my 40th birthday, and what better than a new uke. So, a few weeks ago I began my search. I didn't want to go to crazy with the price, but wanted something unique, special and fun. I started off asking around, looking for handful of customs such as Kepasa, Pohaku and Blackbear.
While on the hunt, I endedlooking at a few vintage ukes. I started my musical path as a guitar player and fell in love with the old blues of Robert Johnson, Son House, Blid Boy Fuller, Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James... I'd always wanted a vintage Gibson from the 20s or 30s, but could never justify the $$$. The idea came that I could finally have my vintage Gibson and I was on the hunt. Found a lovely 17 fret style 2, but while I was waiting for a response on my offer it sold at a higher price. Thoroughly disappointed, I happened upon an incredible resource (I'll post another thread on that later) and found the most pristine vintage Gibby to celebrate my 40th.
It is in better condition than anything I could imagine. The back has two nearly invisible small cracks, but hardly any other marks on it. The top is absolutely dead mint. Not even any strum wear. It plays incredible and has that raspy vintage tone, which is both rich and lively.
-josh
While on the hunt, I endedlooking at a few vintage ukes. I started my musical path as a guitar player and fell in love with the old blues of Robert Johnson, Son House, Blid Boy Fuller, Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James... I'd always wanted a vintage Gibson from the 20s or 30s, but could never justify the $$$. The idea came that I could finally have my vintage Gibson and I was on the hunt. Found a lovely 17 fret style 2, but while I was waiting for a response on my offer it sold at a higher price. Thoroughly disappointed, I happened upon an incredible resource (I'll post another thread on that later) and found the most pristine vintage Gibby to celebrate my 40th.
It is in better condition than anything I could imagine. The back has two nearly invisible small cracks, but hardly any other marks on it. The top is absolutely dead mint. Not even any strum wear. It plays incredible and has that raspy vintage tone, which is both rich and lively.
-josh
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