Gibson Console Custom Deluxe D8

Aaron Schiff · Post by **Aaron Schiff** » 18 Nov 2005 9:16 pm

I bought this guitar a few years ago here on SGF. It is in excellent condition and all original as far as I know. Even the case is in excellent condition inside and out. It has the original 4 legs and an additional set of modern legs with spring loaded buttons for extra security. $899 gets you a wonderful vintage guitar with great tone.

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 19 Nov 2005 6:54 am

Would I be right in saying, that judging by the pick-ups it is around 1954 ?

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Steel players do it without fretting

Aaron Schiff · Post by **Aaron Schiff** » 19 Nov 2005 7:15 am

I have been guessing that it is from the late 1950s or early 1960s, but I don't know. The case is Samsonite and I don't think those started until about 1956, but I could be wrong. The pickups are humbuckers and have 8 slotted poles at the rear, each centered under a string, and 8 plain poles at the front. My understanding is that Gibson put the first humbuckers in the steel guitars in 1956 and followed with the Spanish guitars in 1957. Also I think the pickup covers are nickel plated instead of brushed stainless. My understanding is that this would date the guitar to after 1957. I don't know much about dating guitars and this one hasn't needed any work so I haven't messed with the innards. The best source I know for the early Gibson humbuckers is the Vintage Guitar Guy at http://www.provide.net/~cfh/paf.html However, he is primarily interested in Spanish guitars and doesn't give much info on the Gibson steels. [This message was edited by Aaron Schiff on 19 November 2005 at 08:03 AM.][This message was edited by Aaron Schiff on 19 November 2005 at 08:04 AM.]

Aaron Schiff · Post by **Aaron Schiff** » 21 Nov 2005 8:25 pm

The black plastic between the necks is a loose piece that I use to put the picks and bar on and protect the finish. The pots are clean and operate smoothly. Most of my gigs are bass these days and the guitar has only been out of the house two or three times since I bought it in the Spring of 2002.

Aaron Schiff · Post by **Aaron Schiff** » 24 Nov 2005 9:03 am

I bought a 1954 Fender Dual Pro from the original owner a while back. I can't keep both and need a little extra cash for the winter. This Gibson is in the best condition, but the Fender saw every Grange Hall within a hundred miles for 30 years and I'm sentimental about local history.

Aaron Schiff · Post by **Aaron Schiff** » 29 Nov 2005 6:22 am

This guitar is in excellent condition and plays great.

Aaron Schiff · Post by **Aaron Schiff** » 8 Dec 2005 6:39 am

Aaron Schiff · Post by **Aaron Schiff** » 11 Dec 2005 9:27 am

This would make a great Christmas present for the Don Helms / Hank Williams fans. The guitar is in excellent condition and I'm going to lower the price to $799. Wouldn't you look good playing "Hey, Good Looking" for the wife on Christmas Day?

Aaron Schiff · Post by **Aaron Schiff** » 17 Dec 2005 10:39 am

I've gotten several responses to the ad, but the guitar is still available as of Saturday morning. I'll ask Bobby to close the thread and send in a donation as soon as I have money in the bank.

David Morgan · Post by **David Morgan** » 17 Dec 2005 7:59 pm

I played this exact instrument professionally for couple of years in Hank Williams tribute band (hankshow.com) and can attest to the fact that it has great sound through a tube amp.

Aaron Schiff · Post by **Aaron Schiff** » 18 Dec 2005 8:57 am

Lock it up, Bob. This guitar is sold. Thanks to everybody who responded to the ad and good luck in your search. David, thanks for the post. It was a great guitar when you sold it to me and still is. Donation is on the way.