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Topic: Gibson Console Grand |
James Harrison
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New Brockton, Alabama, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2008 9:12 pm |
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What years were the Gibson Console Grande with one 7 string neck and one 8 string neck made. What is the approximate US dollar value of these guitars in good condition?
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Gary Boyett
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Colorado
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 7:21 am
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I am doing tis more for a "bump" than giving you an answer. I also would like to know.
There was one at a local store while back but the legs did not adjust. Some of these have leg sockets that you put the leg in and give it about a 45 degree turn to lock them in. It makes them very wobbly. I loved the tone of the steel though.
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 7:27 am
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I have a couple of Gibson Console Grandes.
One has a 7 string neck and an 8 string neck. I believe it to be about a 1948 model.
The early Console Grandes had the 3 wobbly legs. I bought some leg brackets a while ago and am going to mount the screw on type legs to help stabilize it.
Later on Gibson went to 4 legs and towards the end of production they cheapened them up and called them the "Consolette". |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 8:54 am
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According to Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars, the Console Grand had the 7 and 8 string combination standard from 1938 to 1942, when production was suspended due to World War II. In 1948 the model was reintroduced, but with two eight string necks standard. The model was discontinued in 1967.
The Vintage Guitar Magazine price guide lists this model as worth between $1000 and $1300 USD in "excellent" condition.
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 1:43 pm
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My D-7, which I believe to be a '39 because of the pups with adjustable polepieces, only has 2 legs!. Came with 2 long legs, and strange aluminum feet. Meant for playing while standing. The feet were screwed into a 'floorboard.' The body width is very narrow, 8 1/2". The same width as the upper two necks in a three necked guitar. Thumbscrews were used to hold the legs in the sockets.
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James Harrison
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New Brockton, Alabama, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 8:45 pm
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Thanks guys, Brad, that was the info I needed.
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