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1972 Gibson showcase brochures
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 In 1972 Gibson produced a series of 'Guitar of the Month' brochures, each dedicated to one of their high end models, the Les Paul Recording guitar, L5-CES, ES-175D, Super 400-CES, ES-355TD-SV and
Byrdland. Each brochure was a single sheet folded into four panels, with details of the instruments themselves, their features, musical purpose, and a little history behind the development of each guitar. Only the Les Paul Recording was a new model; the others were all well established in the Gibson line. Follow the link to see scans and further information on these leaflets and other Gibson guitar catalogues from the CMI and Norlin periods.
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1966 Kalamazoo KB-1 bass
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 Gibson assembled these 30 1/2" scale Kalamazoo KB-1 basses in their electronics plant in Kalamazoo, MI - separate from the main Gibson plant. They used the same components and hardware as on the Gibson EB bass series; but with a pre-painted masonite body and a bolt-on maple neck; a very different construction to Gibson's usual output. Initially the KB bass had a Mustang-shaped body (see the 1966 Kalamazoo KB-1, left), which was soon redesigned with the classic SG shape (see the 1967 Kalamazoo KB-1, right). Have a listen to sound clips of this bass here.
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Gibson guitar bridge
Details of bridge/tailpiece used on vintage Gibson guitars
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Gibson index > Gibson guitar parts > bridges
1960s
Gibson TPBR, or compensated wraparound bridge/tailpieceThe TPBR bridge can either be used just as a bridge, or as a stop tailpiece, as seen in the first two images. As a tailpiece, the strings enter the neck-side, then wrap over the bridge. This simple bridge has no individually moveable saddles, but there are grub screws allow the whole bridge, or just one side to be adjusted slightly. Early versions were nickel plated, later they were chrome. Note the markings on the bridge underside - the Gibson part number TPBR8513 and 12809. As used throughout the 1960s on Gibson SG Special, SG Junior, SG-TV, Melody maker and Kalamazoo KG guitars |
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