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  Topic: Bud Isaacs’s pedal steel?
John Rymas

Replies: 2
Views: 1101

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 17 Aug 2024 2:48 pm   Subject: Bud Isaacs’s pedal steel?
Thanks! I should have specified: I’m referring to the Gibson he once owned. If anyone knows anything about its current whereabouts, or what became of it, please let me know. Thank you!
  Topic: Bud Isaacs’s pedal steel?
John Rymas

Replies: 2
Views: 1101

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 14 Aug 2024 1:20 pm   Subject: Bud Isaacs’s pedal steel?
I am looking for Bud Isaacs‘s-owned pedal steel guitar. I know that it surfaced, for sale, some years ago. If you know where it is, currently, please send me a message. You know the one. Thank you!
  Topic: Wood type used on 50s Gibson Century, BR-9, etc? Alder?
John Rymas

Replies: 2
Views: 926

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 24 Jan 2023 2:36 pm   Subject: Wood type used on 50s Gibson Century, BR-9, etc? Alder?
When it comes to the wood types used on ‘50s Gibson lap steels, some of the answers are easy, obvious, and well-documented, such as:

*Mid-1951+ Ultratone = mahogany
*’50s BR-6 = mahogany
*’ ...
  Topic: 1967 Gibson Century
John Rymas

Replies: 28
Views: 14940

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 20 Nov 2022 5:06 am   Subject: 1967 Gibson Century
If anyone is selling a 66/67 Century please let me know. Thank you!
  Topic: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
John Rymas

Replies: 10
Views: 1777

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 20 Nov 2022 5:02 am   Subject: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
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  Topic: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
John Rymas

Replies: 10
Views: 1777

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 13 Nov 2022 5:35 am   Subject: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
Bump - still searching! Send me a message!
  Topic: Anyone own either Gibson? 65 red Skylark, or 66-67 Century?
John Rymas

Replies: 1
Views: 961

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 5 Nov 2022 7:51 am   Subject: Anyone own either Gibson? 65 red Skylark, or 66-67 Century?
Hi guys - I’m always in search of any info I can learn about either of these two models. If anyone here ones one of these two models, I’d love to see any photos or learn any new details that I can ...
  Topic: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
John Rymas

Replies: 10
Views: 1777

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 5 Nov 2022 7:45 am   Subject: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
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  Topic: Looking for known serial #s ‘66-67 Gibson Century lap steels
John Rymas

Replies: 0
Views: 436

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 21 Aug 2022 8:59 am   Subject: Looking for known serial #s ‘66-67 Gibson Century lap steels
I’ve been compiling known serial numbers for ‘66 - ‘67 Gibson Century lap steels (the version with the mini humbucker). If anyone has any that that are willing to share, I’d love to have this ...
  Topic: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
John Rymas

Replies: 10
Views: 1777

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 21 Aug 2022 6:15 am   Subject: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
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  Topic: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
John Rymas

Replies: 10
Views: 1777

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 7 Aug 2022 6:48 am   Subject: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
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  Topic: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
John Rymas

Replies: 10
Views: 1777

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 31 Jul 2022 9:16 am   Subject: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
I know my original post is old by now… but if anyone has either of these two models they are looking to sell, please send me a message. I’d definitely be interested. Thanks!
  Topic: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
John Rymas

Replies: 10
Views: 1777

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 31 Jul 2022 7:45 am   Subject: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
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  Topic: 1967 Gibson Century
John Rymas

Replies: 28
Views: 14940

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 7 May 2022 3:40 am   Subject: 1967 Gibson Century
Good observations. I think this is exactly right. In the face of dwindling shipping numbers for lap steels in the mid-‘60s, they were trying to be efficient in the parts they selected for the design ...
  Topic: 1967 Gibson Century
John Rymas

Replies: 28
Views: 14940

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 3 May 2022 12:54 pm   Subject: 1967 Gibson Century
I know this thread is several years old, but I’m hoping to revive the discussion of this subject.

In particular, I’m hoping that some of you might kindly be willing to share any known serial nu ...
  Topic: WTB: searching for a couple of specific 60s Gibson models
John Rymas

Replies: 0
Views: 1619

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 20 Nov 2021 3:28 am   Subject: WTB: searching for a couple of specific 60s Gibson models
I’m searching for a couple of specific 60s Gibson models. If anyone has one for sale, please let me know (you can send me a message). Thanks!

1. 1965 red mahogany Skylark (not korina)
2. 19 ...
  Topic: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
John Rymas

Replies: 10
Views: 1777

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 18 May 2019 5:43 am   Subject: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
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  Topic: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
John Rymas

Replies: 10
Views: 1777

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 16 May 2019 11:52 pm   Subject: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
Bump - please send me a message if you’ve got one that you are selling. Thanks!
  Topic: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
John Rymas

Replies: 10
Views: 1777

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 16 May 2019 5:00 am   Subject: WTB Gibson laps: 66-67 Century (mini-hum) or 65-67 Skylark
WTB Gibson laps: ‘66-67 Century (mini-humbucker model) or ‘65-67 Skylark (mahogany with red finish, not the earlier korina/natural model). Thanks!
  Topic: Seeking serial #s of 66/67 Gibson Centuries (w/ mini hum)
John Rymas

Replies: 6
Views: 1357

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 30 Apr 2019 2:10 am   Subject: Seeking serial #s of 66/67 Gibson Centuries (w/ mini hum)
Here is a photo of a ‘67 Century bridge:

http://www.oldfrets.com/Photos/GibsonCentury/Quarter.JPG
  Topic: Seeking serial #s of 66/67 Gibson Centuries (w/ mini hum)
John Rymas

Replies: 6
Views: 1357

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 29 Apr 2019 2:51 pm   Subject: Seeking serial #s of 66/67 Gibson Centuries (w/ mini hum)
Very good question, Jack.
Although I believe the string spacing might be similar or even the same, the bridge itself on the 66/67 Century is a different design than the 57/58 PAF Ultratone.
  Topic: Seeking serial #s of 66/67 Gibson Centuries (w/ mini hum)
John Rymas

Replies: 6
Views: 1357

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 27 Apr 2019 5:42 am   Subject: Seeking serial #s of 66/67 Gibson Centuries (w/ mini hum)
Another one:

007342 (I saw in an old eBay listing; some details on this one, per the eBay listing: pot codes: 1376640; Gibson confirmed a shipping date of 3-31-1967)
  Topic: Seeking serial #s of 66/67 Gibson Centuries (w/ mini hum)
John Rymas

Replies: 6
Views: 1357

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 27 Apr 2019 5:27 am   Subject: Seeking serial #s of 66/67 Gibson Centuries (w/ mini hum)
I’m hoping to get some serial numbers of known 66/67 Gibson Centuries (six-string lap, final version with mini humbucker). Would be cool to compile a list of some confirmed ones.

As a start ...
  Topic: Wanted to buy: *red* Gibson Skylark lap steel (65/66/67 era)
John Rymas

Replies: 0
Views: 394

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 19 Apr 2019 6:23 am   Subject: Wanted to buy: *red* Gibson Skylark lap steel (65/66/67 era)
Wanted to buy: *red* (mahogany) Gibson Skylark lap steel (65/66/67 era). If someone has one, I’d love to hear from you. Thanks in advance!
  Topic: WTB: 57/58/59 Gibson Ultratone lap steel
John Rymas

Replies: 1
Views: 677

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 19 Mar 2017 5:55 pm   Subject: WTB: 57/58/59 Gibson Ultratone lap steel
Looking for a 57/58/59 Gibson Ultratone lap steel, in any condition - project guitar or replaced parts is okay. Will have a serial number (on back near where the tuners are screwed) that begins with 7 ...
 
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