WTB: Gibson TU-3 Tenor Ukulele
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strumsilly
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how about a baritone?
I had a Gibson TU-1 sometime back, wonderful instrument. I see a few of them for sale occasionally. I've only seen 1 TU-3 for sale, they must be pretty rare. Here it is: Gibson TU-3
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Here's one - pretty steep though. Not many TU-3's made - I've seen the number 205 mentioned elsewhere so they are rare birds. I'd love to have one as well but they just don't show up often or if they do they are very high priced.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRO-MUSICIA...301?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c1f8c735
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRO-MUSICIA...301?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c1f8c735
Thank you, rbeetsme & eyeguy
I saw this one too, but I think the price is over-priced a lot.
IMHO,
- from a player's angle, Gibson's ukulele is great. I have a soprano style 3 and it is fantastic. However, if I paid for $4950, I could have a lot of options from the top-tier luthiers.
- from a collector's angle, Gibson's ukulele is rare. However, comparing with Martin, it seems Martin has a better value in view of collectible uke.
btw, I am still looking for a good & playable condition Gibson TU3.
I saw this one too, but I think the price is over-priced a lot.
IMHO,
- from a player's angle, Gibson's ukulele is great. I have a soprano style 3 and it is fantastic. However, if I paid for $4950, I could have a lot of options from the top-tier luthiers.
- from a collector's angle, Gibson's ukulele is rare. However, comparing with Martin, it seems Martin has a better value in view of collectible uke.
btw, I am still looking for a good & playable condition Gibson TU3.
lakesideglenn
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Aloha Harry,
I have the Gibson TU1 that rbeetsme mentioned...bought it from him about 2 yrs ago. It is indeed a wonderful instrument. The only thing I don't like about it are the original tuning pegs. I was thinking of swapping them out but don't want to lower the value of it by changing the hole size.
Anyway, I have way too many ukes and might consider selling it. Let me know if you're interested.
Glenn
I have the Gibson TU1 that rbeetsme mentioned...bought it from him about 2 yrs ago. It is indeed a wonderful instrument. The only thing I don't like about it are the original tuning pegs. I was thinking of swapping them out but don't want to lower the value of it by changing the hole size.
Anyway, I have way too many ukes and might consider selling it. Let me know if you're interested.
Glenn
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Peg heads require a tapered hole which means I would have to ream out the existing hole...ain't gonna do this on a '41 Gibson. I got your PM...forget about it!
Cheers!
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