1907 "The Gibson" L1

TonyKgull
Global Moderator

Posts: 6,425

Location: Ontario, Canada

1907 "The Gibson" L1 Feb 16, 2017 14:04:34 GMT -5

Quote

Post by TonyKgull on Feb 16, 2017 14:04:34 GMT -5

Feb 16, 2017 11:18:54 GMT -5 jamesM said:

Yes, i know, not a hat forum. But just as an added bit of info, Tilley and others also call them newsboy caps. In case I'm not the only one who's thinking it might be time to hit the hat store again.

I like that name as well. Both have class.

My hat's off to you sir for sharing that!

(See what I did there?)

=====================================
"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

CTGull
Global Moderator

MOD/ADMIN

Posts: 4,633

Location: Connecticut
Playing guitar since: Early 80's & 2011

1907 "The Gibson" L1 Feb 16, 2017 14:10:36 GMT -5

Quote

Post by CTGull on Feb 16, 2017 14:10:36 GMT -5

Feb 16, 2017 14:01:35 GMT -5 @sleigh said:

Feb 16, 2017 11:18:54 GMT -5 jamesM said:

Yes, i know, not a hat forum. But just as an added bit of info, Tilley and others also call them newsboy caps. In case I'm not the only one who's thinking it might be time to hit the hat store again.

I've always called them "flat caps" and I have four or five of 'em myself. Why, check out my profile pic.

GREAT!!!!! Do I have to get one to stay in this club?

I wear my black Martin "Behind the Scenes Tour" baseball cap on the weekends. Close enough??

yamahavintagefg.boards.net/
yamahavintagefg.com/

jamesM
Elite Member

Posts: 772

Location: Victoria B. C.

1907 "The Gibson" L1 Feb 16, 2017 14:57:14 GMT -5 TonyKgull likes this

Quote

Post by jamesM on Feb 16, 2017 14:57:14 GMT -5

Feb 16, 2017 14:04:34 GMT -5 TonyKgull said:

Feb 16, 2017 11:18:54 GMT -5 jamesM said:

Yes, i know, not a hat forum. But just as an added bit of info, Tilley and others also call them newsboy caps. In case I'm not the only one who's thinking it might be time to hit the hat store again.

I like that name as well. Both have class.

My hat's off to you sir for sharing that!

(See what I did there?)

Yes, I did (he says with just a hint of a sigh in his voice)

Jim
Supreme Member

Posts: 1,939

Location: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Playing guitar since: circa 1960

1907 "The Gibson" L1 Feb 16, 2017 17:41:25 GMT -5 Greg Ballantyne likes this

Quote

Post by Jim on Feb 16, 2017 17:41:25 GMT -5

Feb 16, 2017 14:04:34 GMT -5 TonyKgull said:

Feb 16, 2017 11:18:54 GMT -5 jamesM said:

Yes, i know, not a hat forum. But just as an added bit of info, Tilley and others also call them newsboy caps. In case I'm not the only one who's thinking it might be time to hit the hat store again.

I like that name as well. Both have class.

My hat's off to you sir for sharing that!

(See what I did there?)

My sons, who are now 40, used to call them "Jim Hats" when they were pre-schoolers, because I was the only one who wore them. My first wife called them "Old Man Hats", because I was the only person under 50 that she ever saw wearing one. (She hated mine)

My sons both wear them quite often these days.
I have many different hats that I wear on stage. Here are a few:

-1962 Martin D-21
-1950 Gibson LG1
-1958 Goya M-26
-1974 Yamaha FG75 high strung
-A number of banjos, mandolins, Autoharps, ukuleles, dulcimers, mouth harps, a Tele clone and various other stuff.
-I own a fiddle, but only play it when Maggie and the cats are all out of the house.

jamesM Elite Member Posts: 772 Location: Victoria B. C.	1907 "The Gibson" L1 Feb 17, 2017 1:09:41 GMT -5 TonyKgull likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jamesM on Feb 17, 2017 1:09:41 GMT -5 Looking good! I've been told I look good in hats but I'm pretty sure I couldn't get away with a bowler or a boater. And I wouldn't even try a top hat in public!

Greg Ballantyne Supreme Member Posts: 1,139 Location: Maryland, USA Playing guitar since: 1974	1907 "The Gibson" L1 Feb 19, 2017 9:57:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Greg Ballantyne on Feb 19, 2017 9:57:18 GMT -5 I've got lots of hats, but not much variety in type. Nearly all caps, with a couple of straw hats & cowboy hats. And a new Taylor cap..... I used to have a few gatsby hats, but couldn't find them today I'm sure.....
	In order of appearance: Aria LW-20 Seagull Maritime HG Dread Seagull Natural Elements Cedar/Cherry Dread Taylor 418e Taylor 514ce LTD Trinity College TM-375 Irish Bouzouki

Jim
Supreme Member

Posts: 1,939

Location: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Playing guitar since: circa 1960

1907 "The Gibson" L1 Feb 19, 2017 13:46:26 GMT -5

Quote

Post by Jim on Feb 19, 2017 13:46:26 GMT -5

Feb 17, 2017 1:09:41 GMT -5 jamesM said:

Looking good! I've been told I look good in hats but I'm pretty sure I couldn't get away with a bowler or a boater. And I wouldn't even try a top hat in public!

While I wear the "Gatsby hat", some pork pie hats, baseball type caps and a toque on really cold days in public, the only time I'd wear the boater, bowler or top hat is when I'm performing. In my early bluegrass days I wore a cowboy hat at festivals and on stage, but I don't own a cowboy hat these days.
Maggie used to sometimes wear a top hat with a feather band when I first met her.

-1962 Martin D-21
-1950 Gibson LG1
-1958 Goya M-26
-1974 Yamaha FG75 high strung
-A number of banjos, mandolins, Autoharps, ukuleles, dulcimers, mouth harps, a Tele clone and various other stuff.
-I own a fiddle, but only play it when Maggie and the cats are all out of the house.

Greg Ballantyne
Supreme Member

Posts: 1,139

Location: Maryland, USA
Playing guitar since: 1974

1907 "The Gibson" L1 Feb 19, 2017 17:06:02 GMT -5 Stud Muffin and TonyKgull like this

Quote

Post by Greg Ballantyne on Feb 19, 2017 17:06:02 GMT -5

But back to the OP, I'd just like to see that Gibson. It would be very interesting to have a look at the build technique and workmanship. There is something very intriguing about looking at the workmanship in past objects, especially those made of wood.

In order of appearance:
Aria LW-20
Seagull Maritime HG Dread
Seagull Natural Elements Cedar/Cherry Dread
Taylor 418e
Taylor 514ce LTD
Trinity College TM-375 Irish Bouzouki

CTGull
Global Moderator

MOD/ADMIN

Posts: 4,633

Location: Connecticut
Playing guitar since: Early 80's & 2011

1907 "The Gibson" L1 Feb 19, 2017 17:21:48 GMT -5 via mobile

Quote

Post by CTGull on Feb 19, 2017 17:21:48 GMT -5

Feb 19, 2017 17:06:02 GMT -5 Greg Ballantyne said:

But back to the OP, I'd just like to see that Gibson. It would be very interesting to have a look at the build technique and workmanship. There is something very intriguing about looking at the workmanship in past objects, especially those made of wood.

You're not the only one! I will go back and see it someday. I already asked if I could show her the FG-230 when it's done. And she said OK.

yamahavintagefg.boards.net/
yamahavintagefg.com/

Greg Ballantyne Supreme Member Posts: 1,139 Location: Maryland, USA Playing guitar since: 1974	1907 "The Gibson" L1 Feb 19, 2017 17:32:47 GMT -5 CTGull likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Greg Ballantyne on Feb 19, 2017 17:32:47 GMT -5 CTGull , that's your in to have another look at the Gibson.....do a good job on the FG-230!
	In order of appearance: Aria LW-20 Seagull Maritime HG Dread Seagull Natural Elements Cedar/Cherry Dread Taylor 418e Taylor 514ce LTD Trinity College TM-375 Irish Bouzouki

CTGull
Global Moderator

MOD/ADMIN

Posts: 4,633

Location: Connecticut
Playing guitar since: Early 80's & 2011

1907 "The Gibson" L1 Feb 19, 2017 17:58:58 GMT -5

Quote

Post by CTGull on Feb 19, 2017 17:58:58 GMT -5

Feb 19, 2017 17:32:47 GMT -5 Greg Ballantyne said:

CTGull , that's your in to have another look at the Gibson.....do a good job on the FG-230!

I will!! I will try to get some internal pics with a mirror. That can be a real pain with the strings on. Getting the mirror in it isn't, its getting decent lighting.

I still have the mystery of the internal markings. I need to look inside the FG-110, it has the same type 7 digit serial number. I think I'll practice that internal lighting!

yamahavintagefg.boards.net/
yamahavintagefg.com/

Blackback Gull
Senior Member

Posts: 303

1907 "The Gibson" L1 Feb 26, 2017 21:34:00 GMT -5

Quote

Post by Blackback Gull on Feb 26, 2017 21:34:00 GMT -5

Feb 15, 2017 22:02:49 GMT -5 TonyKgull said:

Feb 15, 2017 11:41:24 GMT -5 Jim said:

What are Gatsby hats TonyKgull ,? I think I may possibly be a Gatsby hat collector too.

Yes, I believe you probably are as well!

This is a Gatsby hat:

That's what's locaklly known as a salt and pepper...

"If you can't boogie woogie, you sure can't rock and roll"
Danny O'Keefe

TonyKgull
Global Moderator

Posts: 6,425

Location: Ontario, Canada

1907 "The Gibson" L1 Feb 27, 2017 3:32:14 GMT -5

Quote

Post by TonyKgull on Feb 27, 2017 3:32:14 GMT -5

Feb 26, 2017 21:34:00 GMT -5 Blackback Gull said:

Feb 15, 2017 22:02:49 GMT -5 TonyKgull said:

Yes, I believe you probably are as well!

This is a Gatsby hat:

That's what's locaklly known as a salt and pepper...

Dang! I like that name too. No more great names for this kind of hat! I'm not going to know what to call them! Too many good options!

=====================================
"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

Jim
Supreme Member

Posts: 1,939

Location: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Playing guitar since: circa 1960

1907 "The Gibson" L1 Mar 3, 2017 13:38:00 GMT -5

Quote

Post by Jim on Mar 3, 2017 13:38:00 GMT -5

Feb 26, 2017 21:34:00 GMT -5 Blackback Gull said:

Feb 15, 2017 22:02:49 GMT -5 TonyKgull said:

Yes, I believe you probably are as well!

This is a Gatsby hat:

That's what's locaklly known as a salt and pepper...

I got many hats from Chafe & Son on Water Street in St. John's. That's what they called these hats. I assume you're from Newfoundland.

-1962 Martin D-21
-1950 Gibson LG1
-1958 Goya M-26
-1974 Yamaha FG75 high strung
-A number of banjos, mandolins, Autoharps, ukuleles, dulcimers, mouth harps, a Tele clone and various other stuff.
-I own a fiddle, but only play it when Maggie and the cats are all out of the house.

WELCOME TO THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR CABIN!!!

Post by TonyKgull on Feb 16, 2017 14:04:34 GMT -5

Post by CTGull on Feb 16, 2017 14:10:36 GMT -5

Post by jamesM on Feb 16, 2017 14:57:14 GMT -5

Post by Jim on Feb 16, 2017 17:41:25 GMT -5

Post by jamesM on Feb 17, 2017 1:09:41 GMT -5

Post by Greg Ballantyne on Feb 19, 2017 9:57:18 GMT -5

Post by Jim on Feb 19, 2017 13:46:26 GMT -5

Post by Greg Ballantyne on Feb 19, 2017 17:06:02 GMT -5

Post by CTGull on Feb 19, 2017 17:21:48 GMT -5

Post by Greg Ballantyne on Feb 19, 2017 17:32:47 GMT -5

Post by CTGull on Feb 19, 2017 17:58:58 GMT -5

Post by Blackback Gull on Feb 26, 2017 21:34:00 GMT -5

Post by TonyKgull on Feb 27, 2017 3:32:14 GMT -5

Post by Jim on Mar 3, 2017 13:38:00 GMT -5

Announcements

Quick Navigation