50 small stories that say the acoustic guitar "He ~ !!"
A small story about the acoustic guitar that the staff of the TC instrument, the staff of the staff, talks by the staff Niinuma!
"I know of course!" From such a simple story to the serious "Hey !!"! 50 small stories collected with Dawn!
Please read it! !
Vol.1! Speaking of acoustic guitars, these two major brands! I narrowed down the story about [Martin] and [Gibson]! That number 50 episodes! !
"What does Martin Dreadnote mean?"
"Dread Note" that appears as an expression of the body size of the guitar.
What does this mean? I will explain!
"Dread Note" is a guitar of a certain size of Martin guitar. It seems that this "Dreadnote", which is the mainstay, accounts for 80%of all sales!
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The photo is at our store in 1948 D-28! |
The original will appear in 1916.
It is the beginning that Martin made it exclusively for business partners, Didson. that's right. It was a special model of order!
At that time, small guitars were the mainstream. "What is this big guitar!?"
From its big and surprise, it was called by the name of the British Navy's super -large battleship "Dread Note"!
By the way, in Japanese, it is described as "super -class!"
Later, in 1931, after the closure of Didson, the D-18 and D-28 were produced as a formal lineup of Martin.
"Martin D-35's birth secret story"
Speaking of the three traditional models of Martin, you can think of three models, D-18, D-28, and D-45.
Speaking of models that have been very popular for many years due to different individuality from these three models ... Yes, it's "D-35"!
"D-35" appeared in 1965 as a three-piece model.
Basically, Martin's guitar has 2 pieces back.
Speaking of 3 pieces, there is no unless you have to go back to the Staufar model in the middle of the history of Martin in the mid-1800s, so it is not an exaggeration to say that the first model with a real 3-piece back is "D-35". 。
In the 1960s, the modern fork boom made Martin's guitar selling so that it could not keep up with production!
The main specifications of the guitar were Hakaranda veneer.
These wood used "Kota -Souun" called "Quarter Soon", which can only be obtained from a quarter of logs. What a luxury!
At that time, the stock of Hakaranda was getting less.
One day, Bob Johnson, who works in Martin's computer category, proposes a three -piece back that can be expected to supply wood even from a small board.
This idea is strongly opposed to the company! That is probably Bob Johnson, a completely amateur in making guitar production!
Still, a prototype that could be made to make it. This has been completed as a calm tone guitar with low bass! The "D-35" is born!
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The photo is our 1969 "D-35", so we will introduce the back! |
In the middle of the 1970s, it became a popular model in no time by hitting the sales volume of more than D-28!
It is a good story that Martin's flexible work was triggered by the production team that made the prototype, and the computers gave an opinion from the computer division.☆
"I'm sorry, can you wait for 3 years because it's not in time?"
The reflection of the United States after World War II has enacted people's lives, and American music has developed significantly.
Of course, with the folk movement, the public's interest in acoustic music is gaining in the pioneer!
Martin has grown unprecedented for about 30 years from around 1948 to the 1970s.
For that reason, the demand for Martin guitars far exceeded the limitations of manufacturing capacity, and in the 1960s, there were back orders for more than three years!
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The photo is a 1965 D-28! |
Apparently, the reason why the manufacturing ability did not increase was in the factory equipment.
It seems that the factory, which had been renovated many times, was complicated and had a lot of stairs and was far more efficient.
In 1964, Martin III at the time has begun to build a large -scale factory, and we have been promoted to a new era.
Did this guitar also have been waiting for multiple years since ordering?
"Martin D-28 back strip"
The most popular and popular D-28 among Martin guitars.
The backing material of this D-28 and the joint material of the center part are called "back strip".
In fact, there are two types of designs in this "back strip"!
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The right side of the photo is the pattern "checker" that is usually seen. |
It is a pattern used as standard in D-28 since 1947.
And the second pattern of the problem is the so -called "zigzag" on the left side of the photo!
It is a pattern used in the D-28 produced between 1934 and 1947 !!
If your D-28 "back strip" pattern was "zigzag" ...
This is important !!!
"Focus on Martin adhesive!"
Martin changes the adhesive since 1975!
Until then, what had been used was animal adhesive [Nikawa], but in modern times, it turns into a standard industrial adhesive [tight bond].
When it comes to which is better, it will be a tremendous story, not a small story, so leave it aside.
After all classical [Nikawa] is good!
Such a one up to 1974!
No, I don't care about the adhesive! I want to feel the goodness of the individual!
Such a person will be made in 1976!
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The photo shows D-28 made in 1976! |
It's exciting that you don't know which adhesive!
If you are such a pinpoint 1975, please look for it!
Look! The atmosphere of the adhesive surface is somewhat ...
"Martin pickguard material"
Martin's unique tier drop style pickguard appeared as an option in the 1930s, when the use of steel strings and picks became widespread, and became a standard specification with the popularity of Dreadnote.
When I started putting on pickguards, I also used "Honbeko", but most of them were celluloids in Tartas Shell.
In 1967, it will be changed to a black pickguard of acetate.
At that time, there was no ordinance for import / export, and there was a reason why the use of "Honbeko", which has a gorgeous appearance, was canceled!
"Honbeko", turtle shells do not expand even if they are put in the water. On the other hand, the top of the guitar is repeatedly expanded and expanded as a daily year due to changes in humidity and temperature!
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The photo shows Martin D-28 made in 1976! |
Now that the top material that changes from the "book back" does not change, it is very difficult!
It leads to the cracks of the top material!
The reason why the pickguard material was unified into celluloid is that celluloid was the closest to the change rate of wood!
Craftman's experience and research, it's amazing!
Celluloid, black pickguard!
"Martin Small Pick Guard"
Pickguards tend to think that the acoustic guitar is very naturally attached, but it originally existed as an option, and the user selected the presence or absence of installation at the time of order!
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The photo is an OM-28V made in the pre-war style! |
It is actually Martin that made such pickguards as standard equipment!
The first OM model born in 1929 is the first!
It was a small tier drop type and a tortoiseshell celluloid pickguard "Small Pick Guard"!
Of course it is "small pickguard"!
"Martin Pickguard Annual"
A pickguard that plays the top of the guitar and protects you from scratches.
It is also essential as a decoration that colors the exterior. Of course, the highest peak in the Akogi world Martin D-45 is also installed!
A little consideration here. Pickguards that differ depending on the model year, your Martin D-45 pickguard is black or tortoiseshell pattern?
[Around 1932 ~]
From this time, pickguards can be attached optionally.
From 1934, the tote is (tortoiseshell pattern) pickguard will be standard equipment.
The same type of D-45 before the war is adopted!
[Around 1966 ~]
From this year, it will be changed from tortoise to a black acetate pickguard.
The D-45, which was reproduced in 1968, is also equipped with black according to the specifications at that time.
Since it is glued before painting on the body, the paint is over -spray.
[Around 1985 ~]
The color of the pickguard is black.
However, until 1984, it was the above -mentioned painted pickguard, but this caused a case that painting cracks were likely to occur.
From 1985, it has been changed to a pickguard on the body after painting.
[Mid of 1980s ~]
The tortoise backpick guard revived in some vintage reissue models, led by the D-45V released in 1983.
In the 90's, this will change to standard equipment.
Materials have been changed from acetate to night -line.
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The photo shows the D-45 pickguard made in 1988! |
It is a model that is black on the painted surface.
Please check out your Martin pickguard, not just D-45.☆
"Martin subtle pegs difference"
Two D-28 and D-18, which are particularly popular among Martin's guitars.
These two models have made various fine specification changes in various fine specifications, but there is a change in [pegs] for the apparent appearance!
In both cases, [Sherler] is installed between 1979 and 2007, but in fact, in 1992, the appearance has been changed slightly but a large specification has been changed!
From 1979 to 1991, it is [Sherler], but from 1992 to 2007 it is a sheller type peg!
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The photo on the left is the 1990 D-18! [Sheller]! The right photo is the 2001 D-28! [Goto]! |
Each versatile part contains a maker logo, so it is obvious at a glance, but both are the [Martin] logo, so you can not understand which one!
However, if you arrange the pegs of the two companies ... Oh!
Compared to [Goto], you can see that the area on the front with the logo is larger, and the shaft part that connects to the pegs is also angled!
That's why it is not a good or bad story, so either is fine, but I think it would be interesting if you could check the guitar pegs once and see it!
"Sticker shining silver on the back of the martin head"
If you get a Martin guitar in the 1970s, you can rarely find a [silver glowing sticker] on the back of the head.
This is the sticker of [Kawase instrument] who first imported and sold Martin in Japan!
Authorized distributor imports, coordinates and manages!
It is stuck on the back of the head with that meaning!
From the MARTIN fan at that time, [Kawase instrument] is a sacred place!
I couldn't buy it at that time, but now I can buy it!
Those who buy Martin in the 1970s while keeping such thoughts!
Looking at this sticker, you may remember and remember those days.☆
"Martin D-28 Bridge and saddle."
Bridge is an important part that conveys string vibration to the body!
The D-28 is equipped with [Berry Bridge] to date!
So far, there have been many fine changes, including the height of the bridge, the squirting angle of the saddle, and the bridge pin hole position!
The reason is to improve the strength of the bridge and to find a sense of stability and accuracy of tuning. Well, corporate effort!
The photo on the right is the 2011 D-28, and the left photo is D-28 made in 1948!
The height of the 1948 on the left is a little low, and the saddle is also horizontally long!
Even this photo is very different☆
"Martin Headstock Transition Part 1"
It is an important part where guitar makers have a characteristic of headstocks in shape and assertive of their uniqueness!
Martin's head stock is a simple design that makes the upper part square and becomes thinner to the bottom!
The surface of [CF MARTIN & CO.EST 1833] is written on the surface!
Depending on the age, the width of the whole, the shape of the corner, the typeface of the logo, etc., but today we will compare the heads of the 1950s and 1960s!
The right side of the photo is a head stock of the 1950s!
The width is a little narrow and the corners are slightly round.
On the other hand, the left is headstock in the 1960s!
The width is slightly wider than the 1950s, and the corners are even rounder!
The tone does not change due to the characteristics of the head, but the difference due to the model is interesting.☆
"Martin Headstock Transition Part 2"
Introducing the change of Martin head stock!
Introducing heads from the 1970s to the 1980s and since the 1990s!
The left side of the photo is [head stock from the 1970s to 1980s]!
The width that once narrowed once in the 1960s was spread again, and the corners are slightly sharp!
On the right side of the photo is [Head stock after the 1990s]!
The corner is sharp and sharp! The logo in the photo is a vintage style, but the logo will be changed to gold leaf from 1994!
The impact of this gold leaf is greatly impressed by the impression that the head of the current product is shiny.☆
"Martin forward shifted X bracing"
[Bracing], which is assembled on the back of the top material, has a huge impact on the sound, so it is a very important part for the guitar!
The most famous thing in Martin is [X bracing].
Among the [X -Brassing], the Kumiki, which was adopted during the period from 1934 to 1938, is commonly known as [forward shifted X bracing].
Originally, it was used to maintain the strength of the top material, but after interference with the bridge and the vibration rate deteriorates, it will be moved to the sound hall side somewhat.
This is [forward shifted X bracing].
[Forward shifted X bracing] is an advantage that the range from treble to bass is wide, but on the other hand, there are also opinions that the strength is question mark, the sound itself loses the outline and spreads. 。
It may be better than which is better.
Even in the modern generation, [forward, shifted X bracing] is actively adopted for reissue models, so be sure to try one item when choosing a guitar!
The photo was taken with two bracing side by side!
On the left is [forward shifted X bracing]!
"What is C.F in Martin C.F.Martin!?"
The Martin guitar logo has the notation "C.F.Martin". What is this "C.F"?
In fact, Martin's official name is "C.F.Martin & Co", which is the founder of the founder "Christian Frederick Martin"!
"C.F.Martin & Co", which mainly runs family management, is still president for generations!
The photo is the vertical logo of Martin 000-42! You can see "C.F"☆
"What is Martin Golden Era?"
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The photo is one of our D-18GE, "Golden Era"! |
"Golden Era" is used as a word for "good old golden age".
Martin is a name given to the so -called pre -war model that was produced from the early 1930s to the middle of the 1940s! It is very easy to understand because it comes with GE at the end of the model number!
"Martin rod itinerary"
"Neck warpage" due to the bend of wood faced in the production of guitars for many years.
MARTIN will try and error to see if you can make a neck that does not bend, and in 1934, the first rod "T -type steel bar" will be adopted for the guitar!
In 1967, the "T-type steel bar" embedded in the D-28 neck was changed to "square square bar".
Currently called "SQ rod" is because the "square" part of this "square square bar" is written in the alphabet!
By the way, it is thought that the change from "T -type steel bar" to "square square bar" was a problem.
If similar strength was maintained, you were studying ways to make products more efficiently!
From there, time flows further, and in 1985, Martin's guitar rods have been changed to "Adjustable Rod"!
This is currently a widely called "truss rod", and it was a groundbreaking system that turns the bent of the neck with a wrench and corrects the bend of the neck!
Although there are hobbies and subjectivity, I think that "SQ rod" is often said to be more acoustically good, including density in the neck.
On the other hand, in Japan, where there are four seasons and the climate changes throughout the year, the "adjustable rod" that can adjust the neck condition is useful.
It is absolutely not good, so it is one of the pleasures to decide which one to get to get the "SQ rod" guitar or the "adjustable rod" guitar for your use.☆
The figure is a cross -sectional view of "T -type steel bar", "square square bar", and "adjustable rod"!
"Martin neck joint"
It's a small story about Martin's "neck"!
Mahogany materials have been consistently used from the beginning of the guitar production, but since the neck was manual, there was a slightly different size difference in the same model.
Initially, the guitar was produced with "12th fret joint", but in 1929, the idea of "14th Fret Joint" was born in the idea of Banjo Player Pery Vectel, and it is the current standard. The shape is completed.
The first "14th fret joint" model completed after the prototype was "OM-28"!
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The photo shows the D-28S of the "12th fret joint" made in 1970! |
After that, the guitar for "12th fret joint" will be present.
The models of "12th fret joint" and "14th fret joint" such as D-28 are mixed.
The "12th fret joint" has a slightly larger body size and a more popular sound, so it becomes one of the criteria for choosing the guitar that users like!
"Martin characteristic inlay"
The so-called "C.F.Martin", which is found in the D-45 and D-42 heads, is called "Type Face Inlay"! Proof of! W
There are three types of inlays that are also characteristic of the position mark on the fingerboard!
First of all, the so -called snowflake type "Snow Flake Inlay"!
Furthermore, the diamond type with a cut in a square or diamond type is "Diamond Inlay"!
And the one with a long -length design like a cat's eyes is called "Cat's Eye Inlay"!
The photo is our Martin D-42!
Nantes It is a gorgeous model that has all the above four inlays !!
"Martin Tree of Life"
Among the Martin guitars, there are very special model fingerboards, pickguards, and decorations applied to bridges.
The name is "Tree of Life"!
It is a pearl inlay that represents a vine -shaped "tree of life"!
There is no chance to see "Tree of Life" live ...
that!!!!!
It is at our store !!!
"Tree of Life" is applied to D-45 DELUXE made in 1993 !!
It's no longer an art! It's worth seeing!
"Martin Volute"
The protrusion provided at the head root of the back of the neck, this is called "Volute"!
Martin is also called "diamond" or "triangular" because of its shape.
In the past, it was considered to prevent neck breaks in the nut part, but in recent years it is said that the meaning of decorations that inherit the designs often seen in European classical guitars are strong.
If you have "Volute", it will be gorgeous and cool!☆
The photo is "Volute" of Martin D-28!
By the way, the D-35 does not have "Volute"☆
That's not cool, but it's somehow lonely when you line it up!
"Martin Top Top Spruce"
At the moment of playing an acoustic guitar, the top material that is exactly the entrance of the sound of a guitar that causes string vibration and causes vibration.
Among the top materials, "spruce" is overwhelmingly used.
"Spruce" is an evergreen conifer tree belonging to the genus pine family. It is light and elastic, the skin is dense, excellent in processing, and the finish is determined.
It is used in all kinds of wood as good and odorless good material with almost no peculiar fat.
Perhaps there is one at your home, a cutting board! What a "spruce"!
As an aside, the top of the Martin guitar "Spruce" seen at the musical instrument store, but there are roughly four types.
[Citoka Spruce]
Here is the main use since 1946!
A spruce grows in the northwestern part of North America from California to Alaska.
In fact, many are exported to Asia. The color is pinkish and bright brown!
[Ingulman Spruce]
Spruce used in custom models since the 1980s.
It will be a spruce that grows in the Rocky Mountains. Lighterweight than Citoka, the color is very reddish white.
Although it is not a resistant material, the sound quality is super good! It was adopted for D-45, which was reproduced around 1068 and D-41 at the time of release!
[Adirondak Spruce]
Used until 1946. It was rarely used in the 1950s and 60s.
Since the 1990s, it has been used in special limited models. It is famous for its high -end models such as Golden Ella.
Also known as Red Spruce, it is a spruce that grows from Adirondak, New York to the main state.
The nature of Citoka and Inglman. The wood grain is wide. There are few tigers. Anyway, it is difficult to obtain and the trading price is so high!
[German spruce]
Spruce is used in the reproduction D-45 from 1968 to the early 1970s.
As the name suggests, it is native to Europe. One of the characteristics of European spruce is that it does not turn red over time.
It is a spruce that is familiar to the vintage market, especially for D-45 fans.
Spruce, the top material representing the age and model.
Whether you are a Martin user or a user in the future, please take a look at the types of spruce!
If not, it will not be useless, but by all means when you have a little time☆
The photo shows the 2013 "D-45 Commemorative" made in 2013!
The top material is [Adirondak Spruce] !!
"Gibson Adjustable Saddle"
Gibson J-45 in the 60's, which is the most popular among vintage guitars.
Most of them are equipped with an "Adjustable saddle".
In the first place, this "Adjustable saddle" is a part that has been prepared as an option since 1956.
A unique mechanism not found in Martin's flat top guitar, with a ceramic or rose -wood saddle on a slot that penetrates the bridge/body top/bridge plate.
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It is hung on the turtle body using two screws/anchors.
There was also a use of metal plates under the saddle for reinforcement.
In the 1960s and 70s, Japanese manufacturers were introduced, so I think that many people who have domestic vintage guitars at the time are not Gibson users but are familiar with the "Adjustable Saddle".
It is surprisingly nice to be able to adjust the string height simple.
In terms of sound, it seems that Gibson J-45 emphasizes the characteristics of Gibson J-45, which said that the coordinates of chord play and the crispness of the whole sound were good. It may have been inevitable to install a certain Gibson J-45.
Not only those who are considering Gibson J-45 in the 1950s and 60s, but also the current products are made of custom shops, etc.
By all means, please add the sound of "Adjustable saddle" to the items for comparing!
"Check the material of the Gibson adjustable saddle"
[Adjustable bridge] was used for J-45 from 1956 to 1969.
Initially, the material of the saddle was [Ceramic], but since around 1965, [Rose Wood] has been adopted!
Let's compare this saddle!
[Ceramic] is the top class in terms of the true writing of materials!
There is no hit like [beef bone] or [rose wood], so you can always get a flat and stable sound!
On the other hand, you can get a unique mid -low range and the sound becomes softer [Rose Wood]!
The attack is slightly weaker, but you can get a natural and thick sound!
As mentioned above, there is a loss, and the gap of the sound at the time of replacement is a drawback.
The left photo is [Ceramic]! The right photo is [Rose Wood]!
The bridge part is common, so it is a luxurious play to replace only the saddle and enjoy the change of the sound.☆
"Gibson round shoulder"
A guitar body shape, also called a round shoulder or jumbo.
It will incorporate a jumbo body shape developed by manufacturers such as Regal and National.
Martin changed the body shape to a 14th fret joint, while Gibson moved to the bridge position while maintaining a round shoulder shape.
Until around 1969, the surviving round shoulder has been used as a standard body shape of Gibson guitar until around 1969!
Both the vintage and modern modern guitars are called "Gibson Round Shoulder"!
"Gibson Square Shoulder"
Today we will introduce "Gibson Square Shoulder" for the round shoulder the day before!
The Dreadnote Shape used in Gibson in the popularity of Martin in the flat top market is "Square Shoulder"!
The shoulder part of the guitar next to the sound hall is square for the round shoulder.
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The photo is "Hummingbird", which can be said to be a synonym for "Square Shoulder"! |
Of course, Gibson's characteristic sound characters have been inherited to this type of guitar!
In the 1970s, most flat -top production models were "Square Shoulder", but in the modern times, "Round Shoulder" is very popular among Gibson, only for some models centered on reissue models. You can get a "square shoulder".
"Gibson Super Jumbo"
Today we will introduce "Gibson Super Jumbo" to the round shoulders and square shoulders!
Super jumbo that features a rounded darma -shaped body shape.
This design is diverted from Gibson's arch top, L-5.
The adoption of maple material that draws the same flow inherits a powerful sound that simply represents Gibson's sound color.
The unique shape, which was developed independently, decided the image of Gibson and later said that it was "Flat Top King."
The photo is in our store gorgeous gorgeous! And it sounds ultimate in 1970S SJ-250 SPECIAL!
"Gibson Topberry"
If you are looking for a Gibson vintage guitar, especially those who are looking for J-45, are you confused by the difference in the shape of the bridge?
This time, pay attention to one of the 50s!
This is a bridge called "Topberry"!
From the bridge, the head direction, the design with a mountain on the top side, so is called.
By the way, the "topberry" mounted on the product from around 1949 has been a short saddle of the bridge since 1959, and it fits between the paddots at both ends.
Short saddle is a soft taste compared to long saddles!
Adjustable saddle> Long saddle> Short saddles change from hard sound to soft sound quality!
Please add it to the check item when searching for a guitar.☆
"Gibson rare specification bridge"
Gibson's bridge is usually made of wood, Rose Wood, but the J-45 from 1962 to 1964 has an adjustable bridge with an upper berry made!
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The photo is made in 1964! A ceramic saddle is installed! |
You may not notice at first glance, but you can see the difference by staring at you because it is black -painted and has no heather eyes!
"Gibson J-45 sound hole ring change part 1"
There is a decoration called [Sound Hall Ring] around the sound hole of Gibson J-45!
It is a decoration called [One Ring] from 1942 to 1945, which was launched!
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The material is celluloid in embedded type. It has a 7 -layer design of white/white/white/black/white/black/white.
From a distance, it looks like a thick ring of these seven layers, so it's [One Ring]!
"Gibson J-45 sound hole ring change part 2"
There is a decoration called [Sound Hall Ring] around the sound hole of Gibson J-45!
From late 1945 to early 1963, white/white/white [One Ring] will be equipped!
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The photo is J-45 made in 1956! [One Ring] can be confirmed! |
As in the first half of 1942 to the first half of 1945, the material is celluloid!
Even with the same [One Ring], the texture of the look will also change!
"Gibson J-45 sound hole ring change part 3"
There is a decoration called [Sound Hall Ring] around the sound hole of Gibson J-45!
From the beginning of 1963 to 1969, it will be decorated with seven layers inside, slightly empty, and 3 layers outside!
Known as [Two Ring]!
As in the first half of 1942 to the first half of 1945, the material is celluloid!
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The photo can be found in 1964 J-45! [Two Ring]! |
By the way, this [two -ring], Dove and Hummingbird were used from the original model!
It may have been adopted by measuring the commonization of the specifications of acoustic guitars in general.☆
"Gibson 60's pickguard"
If you look at the vintage of the Gibson round shoulder guitar, you can find changes in various times!
Pay attention to the pickguard this time!
From 1955 to 1964, it is [Light Large type pickguard], but from 1964, the thickness has changed to [thick large large type pickguard]!
The right photo was adopted until 1964 [Light Large type pickguard], left is [thick large large type pickguard]!
It's a little bit, but the impression of the exterior changes!
Please add it to one of the fun when watching the vintage guitar!
"Gibson pickguard name"
Introducing a little bit of Gibson's pickguard!
Until 1954, J-45 was used for tear-shaped pickguards, commonly known as Tear Drop!
By the way, the very early J-45 used celluloid materials with striped patterns!
This is also [Tear Drop], but it is also called [Fire Stripe Pickguard]!
From around 1955, the J-45 will have a larger [Large Pickguard] than [Tear Drop]!
As I mentioned in the small story of the other day, it's the one that changes its thickness.☆
From the left of the photo, [Tear Drop], [Fire Striped Pickguard], and [Large Pickguard]!
Which one do you like!? I'm going to [Large Pickguard]!
"Gibson head logo"
Gibson J-45 traditionally adopts the [Silk Screen Logo].
It is transferred from the top of the paint and pasted the logo!
On the other hand, the head logo is made in the [Mother of Pearl] inlay in Southern Jumbo!
It is not a good story which is better, but if you want to make the guitar shiny, if you polish the [Silk Screen Logo], it will peel off!
The left photo is the head of J-45, [Silk Screen Logo]!
The right photo is the head of SoutherN Jumbo, [Mother of Pearl] inlay!
"Gibson J-45 banner logo"
One of the small stories of [Gibson head logo] to [Gibson J-45 banner logo].
The J-45 has a logo on the right from the beginning of the release, but the individual up to 1946 uses a so-called [banner logo] written in a band [only a gibson is good end]. !
This is used only for low -priced models including LG!
That's right! It was adopted only for the [Silks Clean Logo] guitar that I mentioned in a small story yesterday!
This is an imagination, but you probably tried to make the decoration luxurious without taking the trouble?
Or maybe there was some feeling for Epiphone, which was also using the banner logo, it's really interesting!
"Gibson J-45 Post War Logo"
Among the Gibson brand logo that can be put on the head surface, it is called [Post War Logo], a writing body, which has been adopted around 1947!
It is [postwar] for the product of the postwar period.
If you find the J-45 of this logo, it is a value!
"Gibson Crown Inlay"
If you look at Gibson's acoustic guitar, you will see the decoration of the crown pattern sitting on the head.
This is the so -called "Crown Inlay"!
It is a head inlay that represents Gibson, which was made using Mother of Pearl.
It is a decoration that is often used as a high-end model lineup among the Gibson lineups, such as SJ-200, SOUTHEN JUMBO, Country Western, J-160E, Hummingbird, Dove!
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The photo is "Crown Inlay" of 1956 J-185 made in stock! |
It doesn't mean that the sound is good because there is a "crown inlay"! It's a mysterious decoration that makes you feel a little bigger.☆
"Gibson fingerboard inlay this"
Gibson guitar fingerboard coloring inlay!
Not only the function as a position mark, but also an important decoration that determines the appearance!
So we introduce these two!
First of all, [Trapesoid Inlay]!
It is also called [Desh inlay] because of the design like the dishes from the side!
It is famous for its use on SOUTHERN JUMBO and J-160E!
And next is [Double Paralole Grand Inlay]!
It is an inlay with two parallel four -sides lined up!
It is also famous for its use on Southern Jumbo and Country Western!
The photo is [Trapesoid Inlay]!
The bottom of the photo is [Double Parallole Grand Inlay]!
Which do you like!?
"Gibson J-45 Bracing Change"
[Top bracing] to determine the tone of the acoustic guitar.
The classic model Gibson J-45 also has top bracing.
It has been consistently manufactured in maple material, based on the X pattern that imitates Martin dreadnought.
In fact, there is a difference in this J-45 [Top Bracing] for each year!
There are roughly 3 patterns, so let's look at the difference!
[Initially]
The main braces are high in sutras and narrow width.
Scalop processing is also applied.
[After the 50's]
The main brace is also tall and narrow, but the scalop processing is narrow.
For the transitional period, there are some things that are not partially applied to scallops.
[After the mid 60s]
The main bracing is shorter than before and widely changed.
There is no scalop processing.
The bridge plate will change to a wider and thicker one over the end of the 1960s.
In this way, [Top Bracing], which has the characteristics of each age, forms a different form for each production time even in the same J-45.
Isn't this a proof that Gibson has always repeated trial and error to the tone character in response to the trends of the times!?
In the photo, I took a photo of the J-45 top bracing in the late 60's!
Please check out the vintage J-45 top bracing once.☆
"Gibson head angle"
Gibson's headstock before 1965 had an angle of [about 17 degrees] on the fingerboard surface.
It seems that it is a product of wood, but there is also a slightly varied angle depending on the individual.
I tried again at the store, but there is a considerable difference in angle!
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The photo was made in 1963, the head angle [17 degrees] Gibson J-45! |
Originally, the head angle was attached to prevent the leakage of the sound in the nut part, but at the same time, there are many accidents called head cracks!
The fact that the head breaks when you defeat the Gibson guitar is affected by this angle.
In addition to the above reasons, in 1965, almost all guitars have changed the head angle to [14 degrees]!
"Gibson peg bush finish"
Introducing amazing parts!
In the acoustic guitar, most guitar specifications are pierced by holes to pass the strings on the head, wrapping strings around the post and stretching the strings. Turn around the pegs connected to the post and tune.
The place where this post is passed has metal parts called [bush] so that the wood does not damage.
This [Bush], we had [Nickel Plating], but it has been changed to [Chrome Plating] from the first half of 1965!
[Chrome Plating] is less dull than [Nickel plating], and the shine of the exterior is pale, so it looks shiny!
Imagine probably changed this plating material to make the new guitar more beautiful!?
No, maybe it's a matter of expenses in the production process ...
The right photo shows the 1963 J-45, [Nickel plating]! It is a slightly calm color!
The left photo is J-45 made in 1969, [Chrome Plating]!
It's a vintage guitar, so it's a bit shiny ... It seems that you can hear such an opinion, but it can be used as a trivia in the exchange information of the guitar and parts.☆
"Gibson Factory Order Number"
The Gibson acoustic guitar from the 1940s to the early 1960s has a manufacturing rod number called Factory Order Number.
The location is in the sound hall, the neck block.
Among them, [Factory Order Number] from 1952 to 1961 has an acronym with an alphabet, and goes back to [Y] and [X] every year, including [Z] in 1952. It is called [Reverse Alphabet System]!
With the alphabet as the head, 3-4 digits are included, the space is opened and the number of 1-2 digits is included.
The photo is a neck block of J-160E.
Under the pickup, you can check [Factory Order Number]!
You can confirm that it is made in 1951 for the numerical string starting with [Y]!
"Gibson head serial number engraved"
From 1961, [Serial Number] will be written on all Gibson guitars, engraved on the back of the head and managed!
However, the [Serial Number] after 1000,000 at that time was very complicated, and somewhat Zusan w
There are many cases where the same number is used in multiple years, and there are many cases where it is not consistent, such as the specifications of the specifications in the manufacturing year, which is estimated from [Serial Number].
Especially during the 1961 to 1969 period, it is necessary to check the specifications of each part without regard to the [Serial Number] and confirm the year of production!
By the way, from 1970 to 1975, [Serial Number] in the above period will reappear!
After the first half of 1970, [Made in U.S.A] will also be engraved under [Serial Number], so please try to use it as a guide.☆
The left photo shows the 1960 J-50, no engraving!
And the right photo is J-45 made in 1963, there is a stamp!
"Gibson J-45 Pickguard logo mark"
A part of the J-45 made from 1968 to 1969 is printed on the pickguard upward!
This is the Gibson symbol mark at the same time!
This printing is extremely easy to peel off! Most of them are burned over time.
If you get a guitar with the symbol mark with the original individual, please look for it!
The photo shows the reprint J-45 in recent years!
[Gibson logo mark] is included !!
"Gibson rare specification peg"
I think Gibson's pegs are usually imagined as crewson or glover, but [GOTO Gut] -made pegs are used only for a short period of time in the late 1960s !!
Well, it feels strange!
If you find a guitar with this peg, it's a little rare vintage.☆
"Gibson neck grip width changes"
Nowadays, the obvious adjustable truss rod is actually the invention of Gibson!
Patent was also approved in 1923!
In the days when there was no truss rod, the neck warpage could not be easily corrected, so he made a guitar with a thick neck so as not to lose the tension of the string.
However, with the appearance of the adjustable truss rod, you can make a guitar with a slender neck than before!
Although there is a trend of the times, there is a considerable difference in the thickness of the neck in the 1940s and 1960s!
If you measure the back of the nut and the outer periphery of the neck, you can see that it has changed as follows!
[Gibson neck grip width]
1940s 72-78mm
1950s 69-70mm
64-69mm in the early 1960s
60-66mm in the late 1960s
In the late 1960s, [Neck and grip] will be much thinner with the appearance of [Narroneck]!
The top of the photo is the neck of the 1940s, and the lower part is the neck of the late 1960s!
The thicker is different as you can see!
"Gibson 60's nut width change"
Gibson's guitar has changed significantly in the nut width in the 1960s.
Since around 1965, the nut width will be extremely small!
In the 1940s, it was about 42-46 mm, and from the 1950s to the middle of the 1960s, the number of about 42-43 mm was about 39 to 40 mm in the [Narroneck] period!
After that, until about 1969, the [narrow neck] guitar will be on the market!
Humans are amazing and you can feel the difference of only a few millimeters!
Which isn't better, so if you are considering vintage Gibsonm, please check both guitars!
The top of the photo is a neck in the early 1960s, and the bottom is [Narrow Neck]!
The guitar below has a narrower nut width and the neck is slender!
"Gibson J-45 frets"
Anyone who plays an acoustic guitar will want Gibson J-45 once!
Unlike electric guitars, there are few performances in the high position, and I don't think there is much number of frets, but the number is 20!
But! In fact, the J-45 was initially 19th fret specification!
This was the 20th fret specification in the middle of 1955!
The photo shows the 1951 J-45!
The last one mark is 15 frets, so there are only 19th frets!
"Gibson 1970s Square shoulder era"
At the end of 1969, Gibson's flat top has changed significantly.
Hummingbird, released in 1960, will appear as a flat top with a square shoulder.
In 1962, DOVE appeared as a high -end model.
Each has a fashionability of the appearance, such as a pickguard with a bee and pigeon design, and it is a huge hit!
There are also strong sales, accelerating to the square shoulder specification route.
At the end of 1962, Southern Jumbo and Country Western were also changed to square shoulders.
The pickguard is also equipped with a 3 -point type like Hummingbird.
And in 1969, the last stronghold J-45 and J-50 were also changed to square shoulders, and the history of the round shoulder will once end the curtain.
The 1970s J-45 and J-50, including square shoulders, tiered-drop-type black pickguards, and normal berry bridges, are transformed into a design reminiscent of Martin dreadnote.
The pickguard was immediately returned to a large point type, but the square shoulder will continue, and the resurrection of the round shoulder will be waiting until 1984.
It is early that the appearance of the square shoulder is good and bad, but the popularity of the J-45 in this era will be sluggish, as the sound of the bracing has not been accepted or the sound is not accepted.
In fact, the production of the J-45 and the J-50 seemed to be paused in 1983, and after 1985 after the specifications of the round shoulder were changed to the round shoulder, Gibson began to regain the brilliance of the past.
The photo shows the 1970s J-45.
One of the square shoulders that talk about history.