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Originally Posted by Wally
The binding isn't correct for a Nick Lucas, either, is it?
What we need are....measurements across the lower bout, measurement of the thickness, a good picture of that label, close ups of the bindings, any numbers stamped on the neck block(this number should be roughly between 85,400 and 95,000...probably not anywhere near the 95,000 as indicated by the 'TheGibson' logo which was phased out in the mid-'30's).
IN the book, 'Gibson's FAbulous Flattop Guitars' by Eldon Shamblin, Dan Erlewine and David Vinalpal; they note that the N.L guitar was treated as a "custom-built Gibson
allowing many special features and personalized touches that did not conform to catalogue text or illustrations."
Early models...13 1/2" wide, 4 5/8" deep at the endpin. In '29, the body width went to 14 3/4" across the lower bout.
Also of interest...what are the top and body woods? Has there ever been a pickguard...elevated...on the guitar?
INteresting guitar.
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Next time I'm over there, I'll take better pictures and some measurements. Possibly this weekend, if I can. I'll try to bring a decent camera, as I only had my cell phone on hand at the time.
Originally I knew very little about this guitar, besides the big Nick Lucas Special sticker inside, but this thread is getting to be more and more interesting.