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[vibroverb]

Hello,

Today I received a 1958 or 1959 T-100D in fantastic condition

As far as I can tell, everything is original, including the very rare pots ?

I'm not quite sure if the case is original, but it looks great
even the hangtag is still there

The guitar plays great and sounds fantastic

now i have a question about the circuit.....can it be that it is connected in such a way that the pickups are out of phase in the middle position? At least that's how it sounds, but if I turn one of the two volume pots back a little bit, it sounds "normal"

I took a few pictures to make you a little jealous


Regards, Ben

 

[vibroverb]

some more....

 

[GGJaguar]

An amazing duo! Congrats!!

 

[chazmo]

Ben, that's just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Let us know how the old lip-top measures up! (and sorry, don't know the answer to your ?)

 

[Stuball48]

Ben:
Classy with capital "C".

 

[vibroverb]

Ben, that's just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Let us know how the old lip-top measures up! (and sorry, don't know the answer to your ?)

I will let you know....but I don´t know what means lip-top here in germany

 

[GGJaguar]

I don´t know what means lip-top here in germany

I don't either! Unless that refers to the headstock shape although I call it a moustache headstock while others call it an open-book headstock.

 

[Brad Little]

Had a late '60s version for a while in the '70s, great guitars.

 

[chazmo]

I will let you know....but I don´t know what means lip-top here in germany

Sorry, @vibroverb. I was indeed referring to the headstock shape of your '50s guitar.

 

[vibroverb]

.... Ah.... I know this headstock form as an open book

 

[walrus]

Beautiful! Love it!

walrus

 

[shihan]

That’s in Fantastic condition. You’re right, the jealousy has begun!
Enjoy that beauty In good health.

 

[jp]

Gorgeous, Ben!
Had one that looked just like it. I love those clear knobs so much. Congrats!

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

I don't either! Unless that refers to the headstock shape although I call it a moustache headstock while others call it an open-book headstock.

Aren't mustaches bridges? I know the headstock a "lip top".

 

[Jeff Haddad]

Beautiful guitar(s)! Congrats, it's super clean looking!

I have a '59 CE100D that seems to have been wired the same way - with both pickups on and the same volume they are out of phase but turning one down slightly eliminates the worst of the problem and leaves a cool T-bone Walker-type sound. I'm still debating whether to change it or make use of the sound.

 

[Harp Tail]

Liebe Herr - you are a man of elevated taste! Sehr schoen duett!

 

[GAD]

Aren't mustaches bridges? I know the headstock a "lip top".

I have never heard that term before. Gibson guys call this an "Open Book" headstock:

 

[GAD]

That is magnificent. Damn.

 

[vibroverb]

Beautiful guitar(s)! Congrats, it's super clean looking!

I have a '59 CE100D that seems to have been wired the same way - with both pickups on and the same volume they are out of phase but turning one down slightly eliminates the worst of the problem and leaves a cool T-bone Walker-type sound. I'm still debating whether to change it or make use of the sound.

Hi,

Thanks for the info about your CE100D

I thought to myself that this circuit is original
I'm also considering whether I should change it or leave everything original

Greets, Ben

 

[Mapleman54]

Beautiful and congratulations!!! I have a similar 1960, without the same case candy, (but with an unused Bobby Lee strap in the case!) and find a similar out of phase on the middle position - I like having that tone and find it quite useful really! Mine has the slightly later clear knobs with numbers, and a very good but slightly more ‘vinyl’ looking case. Wonderful guitars your pair!!!