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by seenoevil II » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:42 am
1958/9 were such fantastic years for guitars.
There's something about the first generation of Jazzmasters, ES-335s, and Explorers. They were all a bit wonky- not yet the iconic prototype of the model.
The color palette of that late 50's moment- lots of gold and earth tones- korina wood grain, blonde finishes, yellow sunburst- It's very satisfying. The wood under the bridge pup with the center sunburst tone is *chef's kiss*
Also, in '58, the bedrock of guitar culture was already establish- strats, teles, LPs etc. But that was year that the designs were aspirational. The companies were reaching, extending themselves. Radical ideas and shapes. Looking at these interior "under the hood" pics, you get the sense that this truly was cutting edge. That's fascinating as, for decades now, the design of these guitars are viewed as "classic" guitar design cannon that we must not change. It's like seeing a picture of your grandpa as a handsome young man.
Anyway, beautiful specimen.
If it wasn't for disappointment, I wouldn't have any appointments.