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Not quite OT... my Barney Kessel... not Gibson

Posted 2012-04-26 2:40 PM (#453756)
Subject: Not quite OT... my Barney Kessel... not Gibson

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Is it off topic even if Kaman Music bought C.Bruno (maker/importer of Ventura) in the early 1980s?

Anyway....

I got this about 2 months ago. I gutted her completely only keeping the body, neck, and shield. Replaced everything else. Finally done.

My 1970 Ventura V-1400

Correction: 1980s was 1908s

Edited by auriemma 2012-04-26 3:08 PM

ProfessorBB

Posted 2012-04-26 3:04 PM (#453759 - in reply to #453756)
Subject: Re: Not quite OT... my Barney Kessel... not Gibson

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Nice work. I love that classic cherry burst finish. Just one minor note . . . it isn't likely that Kaman was buying anything in the 1908s.

Auriemma

Posted 2012-04-26 3:08 PM (#453760 - in reply to #453756)
Subject: Re: Not quite OT... my Barney Kessel... not Gibson

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very true... corrected!

I like the sunburst too... but I have considered refinishing it to Pelham blue with a natural neck, leaving the headstock and stinger as is.

Edited by auriemma 2012-04-26 3:14 PM

Mark in Boise

Posted 2012-04-26 4:04 PM (#453763 - in reply to #453756)
Subject: Re: Not quite OT... my Barney Kessel... not Gibson

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The finish looks pretty good for an old guitar.

Darkbar

Posted 2012-04-26 4:17 PM (#453766 - in reply to #453756)
Subject: Re: Not quite OT... my Barney Kessel... not Gibson

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What a beauty. How's it sound?

Auriemma

Posted 2012-04-26 9:39 PM (#453777 - in reply to #453756)
Subject: Re: Not quite OT... my Barney Kessel... not Gibson

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Mark
The finish is good for 40+ years. It has some damage at the bottom front, possible drop damage. Some buckle rash on the back. Thats why Im considering a refinish in the future.

Dark Bar
The new pups are a down on volume, but sound good. Just what you would expect from a jazz guitar. I may change them out later for something brighter & louder. It plays like a dream... EASY to play. Very Ovation like.