Author Topic: Want to see what 50 plus years does to a musical instrument? (Read 659 times)

lbpesq · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2016, 07:05:11 PM »

I love the ones that are road worn from actually being used for a long time!

Paul, as is often the case with these old Parlor guitars, this little sucker puts out a lot of volume. It doesn't have the depth of tone that one gets with rosewood or other more traditional tone woods. I suspect there is a reason why you don't see too many oak guitars. Nevertheless, it is fun to play and holds its own, tonewise.

Bill, tgo

gtrguy · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2016, 09:40:03 PM »

I remember those Fender shaped body guards from back in the day. I didn't get them at the time, but now (after decades of use) I totally see what they are all about!

elwoodblue · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2016, 11:18:35 PM »

Isn't Sonicus' series bass an oak core body?
That is some tiger-ey oak.
I bet the later Howard models have more run of the mill back and sides.

sonicus · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2016, 07:27:21 AM »

73-32 seems to have an Oak core indeed !

bassilisk · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2016, 01:31:12 PM »

gtrguy -

I actually found a NOS body guard on ebay! These are pretty rare, never mind new in the original box. Now that super clean back will remain impervious to buckle rash for the coming years.

smokin_dave · « **Reply #20 on:** February 15, 2016, 02:19:09 PM »

Wow.A 66 Jazz.Beeeutiful.I'm totally jealous.And a body guard as well.
Awesome.

ed_zeppelin · « **Reply #21 on:** February 15, 2016, 07:50:06 PM »

The snare sold for $685. Shows you how much I know.

gtrguy · « **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2016, 08:47:29 PM »

That is one boatload of bucks for a beat up snare, even if it is a vintage Radio King!!!