Author Archives: George Gruhn

Prior to WWII, only three dreadnought guitars were featured in the Martin catalog – the D-18, D-28, and D-45. The two models with rosewood back and sides, the 28 and 45, have both been inducted into the Vintage Guitar magazine Hall of Fame. Dreadnought-sized guitars were first made by Martin for the Oliver Ditson Company, [...]

Prior to WWII, only three dreadnought guitars were featured in the Martin catalog – the D-18, D-28, and D-45. The two models with rosewood back and sides, the 28 and 45, have both been inducted into the Vintage Guitar magazine Hall of Fame. Dreadnought-sized guitars were first made by Martin for the Oliver Ditson Company, [...]

The date of this instrument precedes the introduction of the Barney Kessel. Our shop obtained it from the original owner, Jon Hines, who purchased it at Hewgley’s Music, Nashville, in 1960. Hines obtained the instrument from J.G. Stone, owner of Hewgley’s. At that time, Stone told Hines the guitar was one of a pair, and [...]

The date of this instrument precedes the introduction of the Barney Kessel. Our shop obtained it from the original owner, Jon Hines, who purchased it at Hewgley’s Music, Nashville, in 1960. Hines obtained the instrument from J.G. Stone, owner of Hewgley’s. At that time, Stone told Hines the guitar was one of a pair, and [...]

This instrument, bearing a handwritten label reading “Made by O.H. Gibson 1906 Kalamazoo Mich” is arguably the most elaborate scroll-model mandolin ever made by Orville Gibson. The 1906 date is of interest because it is well after the 1902 incorporation of the Gibson Company. By 1903, Orville had sold his stock in the Gibson Company [...]

This instrument, bearing a handwritten label reading “Made by O.H. Gibson 1906 Kalamazoo Mich” is arguably the most elaborate scroll-model mandolin ever made by Orville Gibson. The 1906 date is of interest because it is well after the 1902 incorporation of the Gibson Company. By 1903, Orville had sold his stock in the Gibson Company [...]

The D’Angelico New Yorker has rightfully earned its place in the Vintage Guitar Hall of Fame as one of the finest guitars in the history of the instrument. While models such as the Gibson ES-150 Charlie Christian, Fender Broadcaster, and Gibson ES-335 have achieved recognition and are worthy of Hall of Fame status based on [...]

The D’Angelico New Yorker has rightfully earned its place in the Vintage Guitar Hall of Fame as one of the finest guitars in the history of the instrument. While models such as the Gibson ES-150 Charlie Christian, Fender Broadcaster, and Gibson ES-335 have achieved recognition and are worthy of Hall of Fame status based on [...]