I'd REALLY like to try this! (1902 Gibson)

trag-o-caster · October 15th, 2007, 10:56 PM

I've seen bad photos of this guitar. This is the best pics I've seen of this particular model. I can't help but wonder what it sounds like, what it plays like. The neck looks HUGE. The body is also quite huge. An amazing looking instrument!

1902 Gibson

MagicTwanger · October 15th, 2007, 11:16 PM

trag-o-caster - I too would like to hear that 1902 Gibson. I have a 1934 Gibson L-50. It was my father's godfather's guitar in the late 30's - 40's. My dad brought it home after his godfather died and left it in his will to dad. I received it in 1963 and sent it to Klamazoo for new picguard, refret, tuning pegs and replace the back. It has my grand godfather's wear on the fretboard and when I switch from folk/rock to jazz the guitar just takes over.
17" lower bout, 2 f-holes, no cutaway. It is loud, sweet and smooth!

RodeoTex · October 15th, 2007, 11:27 PM

That's a piece of furniture!

Stubbs · October 16th, 2007, 12:08 AM

http://www.gruhn.com/features/orvill...rvillegtr.html

Here is Orville's first guitar from 1897, which as you can see is very similar to the 1902.

It totally blows my mind that the sides and neck are one piece. Is it even possible to get a piece of walnut that large now, if so what would it cost?

blue metalflake · October 16th, 2007, 04:45 PM

No matter what our preferences, to see or hear that would be awesome.

October 15th, 2007, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
trag-o-caster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Posts: 4,558	I'd REALLY like to try this! (1902 Gibson) I've seen bad photos of this guitar. This is the best pics I've seen of this particular model. I can't help but wonder what it sounds like, what it plays like. The neck looks HUGE. The body is also quite huge. An amazing looking instrument! 1902 Gibson __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb

October 15th, 2007, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
RodeoTex Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,255	That's a piece of furniture! __________________ Turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose.

October 15th, 2007, 11:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
MagicTwanger TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 56 Posts: 13	trag-o-caster - I too would like to hear that 1902 Gibson. I have a 1934 Gibson L-50. It was my father's godfather's guitar in the late 30's - 40's. My dad brought it home after his godfather died and left it in his will to dad. I received it in 1963 and sent it to Klamazoo for new picguard, refret, tuning pegs and replace the back. It has my grand godfather's wear on the fretboard and when I switch from folk/rock to jazz the guitar just takes over. 17" lower bout, 2 f-holes, no cutaway. It is loud, sweet and smooth!

October 16th, 2007, 12:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stubbs Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 207	http://www.gruhn.com/features/orvill...rvillegtr.html Here is Orville's first guitar from 1897, which as you can see is very similar to the 1902. It totally blows my mind that the sides and neck are one piece. Is it even possible to get a piece of walnut that large now, if so what would it cost?

October 16th, 2007, 04:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
blue metalflake Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ireland Age: 55 Posts: 2,340 10 Photos	No matter what our preferences, to see or hear that would be awesome.