Saturday, 5 October 2013

1956 GRETSCH FIREBIRD JET


1956 GRETSCH FIREBIRD JET

THE COLOUR ON THIS GUITAR IS SPECTACULAR.
It plays like a dream, due to the fact it just had a complete rebuild.
Neck re-set, frets, etc, are just what these old Gretsch's need to get them back into playable condition. I don't know if the wood was not completely dry or they were just susceptible to weather change.
Block fret markers, back natural mahogany wood colour.



I was told, after I purchased this guitar, that it was played by Stella McCartney.

1958 545 Hofner Mandolin



1958 Hofner 545 Mandolin


I know that you are thinking to yourself  "this guy accidentally posted his picture of the old mandolin upside down".
Not so.....I just thought it was cool the way it looks like an extraterrestrial when viewed like this.

 Splendid workmanship and quality materials add up to a beautiful sounding instrument. It still looks like new.
It sounds "OUT OF THIS WORLD"
Sorry I couldn't help myself.........