Yamaha SG-2C

Hey Mick,

This is Curt Anderson. I was friends and bandmate with Denny Hart (the
bands we were in together were "Your Square" and "The Broadcasters") who
frequented your shop in the 1980s. Around 1984-ish I traded a black
1970s Ibanez Les Paul and a Orange Yamaha SG-2C to you for a really cool
Custom made Fender Musiclander/Swinger styled guitar, British racing
green, Telecaster lead pickup, Vermillion neck, brass Telecaster bridge.
I love that guitar, and it has been on many records since I moved to LA
in 1988. I still have almost all of the instruments I have ever owned.
Every instrument that I have let go of I have regretted. I have been
thinking a lot about that orange Yamaha and now realize how rare it was.
I am wondering if you remember what ever became of the one I traded to
you so long ago.

I know that many amazing guitars have passed through your life since
then, but I just thought I'd ask and see if you knew anything about my
old guitar, or possibly if you know where I could find another.

Thanks for your time,

Curt Anderson

Curt,
Can't remember what happened to the guitar...  But, here is a pic of it for ya !

Wow! That's it! Brings back memories! Thanks. The search continues...
Curt

Curt

I got this set back in the 80’s from the original owner.  He bought this set on December 6, 1941 to play in the Navy Band.  Everything changed the next day and the set was put away until he took it out years later..

1941 Gibson ES-150 & EH-185

Here’s a nice one you don’t see every day.

A near mint 1959 Gibson ES140TC.

Another nice photo by Richard Green.

Vox Amplifiers, The JMI Years is a complete and accurate history of the Golden Age of the Vox amplifier. Told in a clear, concise style, it covers all aspects of Vox amplifiers from before their inception in 1957 through the end of the JMI-era in the late 1960s. Twelve years in the making, this 682 page book contains many behind the scenes stories, providing an insider’s perspective on the rise and fall of Jennings Musical Industries and Vox amplifiers.

Inside the 10″ x 12″ hardcover format are hundreds of newly shot hi-resolution photos of over 100 vintage Vox amplifiers, hundreds of contemporary photos from the 1950s and 1960s, as well as details from dozens of vintage Vox catalogues and promotional items.

Never before has such a large and complete work been completed on any guitar amplifier brand.

In seven sections, Vox Amplifiers, The JMI Years discusses virtually every detail of Vox amps, presenting them in such a way that you can begin reading anywhere in the book, and have fun.

1) The history of Vox, set against the larger history of guitar amplifiers and British and American Music.

2) A series of chapters on all of the parts that make up Vox amplifiers, such as cabinets, coverings, speakers, grillcloths, valves, handles, stands, etc.

3) The entire start to finish process of bringing an amplifier to life, including production totals.

4) The details of each of the Vox amplifier models, covering their developments and circuits. A large chapter in this section rates 45 different models of Vox amplifiers for their sound, and for their suitability for live, studio, and home use.

5) 100 pages that tell about the groups that used Vox amplifiers, with The Shadows and The Beatles each having their own chapters. As expected, there are plenty of gear shots, including some unseen and seldom seen photographs of The Beatles.

6) How to date your amplifier. The secrets of date codes, serial numbers, and serial number plates are revealed. Also included is a month-by-month chart for dating A.C.30 Twins.

7) A full Vox chronology and a full listing of JMI employees is included, along with source materials.

Included in the book are:

· Production figures

· Parts date codes explained.

· How to accurately date your Vox amplifier.

· All of The Beatles’ Vox amplifiers, including rare and unseen photographs.

· The real story behind the Top Boost.

· All of The Shadows’ Vox amplifiers and echo units are shown and discussed.

· Also covered are the Vox amplifiers of many other players and groups

   including The Who, The Yardbirds, Brian May, and Mike Campbell.

· The development of the A.C.30 Twin (including the 4-input model) is

    explained.

· 45 Vox amplifier models are rated for their sound, and for their suitability

   for home, studio, and live use.

· The complete history of the JMI years, including early TV front amps, and

   JMI’s pre-Vox amplifiers.

· The Fawn amps are covered in great detail.

· The story of the Custom Color amplifiers, including all the covering

    variations, is discussed and pictured.

· Stands and Trolleys are presented.

· The various versions of the protective covers are presented.

· Over 60 Vox speakers are explained

Here’s a link to the trailer for the film,

“THE 1959 BURST – A Les Paul documentary”

THE 1959 BURST – A Les Paul documentary

Here’s a picture of me and my 1959 Gibson Les Paul Burst.  I bought this from Seattle guitarist Ned Neltner for $750.   Most people thought I was crazy for paying sooo much for a used electric guitar !

Here is a video of my old band ‘Child’

Thought you would get a kick out of all the Vintage Guitars.

Ah, those were the days…………..

Check it out.  I just put together a montage of Guitars and gear that passed thru my hands over the years.  The song Apache is one of the first songs I learned on guitar.  This recording was done at Gordy Kjelberg’s Studio One in White Center Washington.  It features me )Mick) and Al Katz.  Enjoy the pics and music.

Cheers,

Mick

The book “Mick’s Vintage Guitars” will feature the story of how I tracked down Glenn Corrigan from the 1937 Gibson catalog.  This is one on the most fastinating stories in the Vintage Guitar World.

Oh those were the days….