My New to me Maphis Sunburst
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gplayer
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Re: My New to me Maphis Sunburst
Man, that thing looks in great shape. Nice score.
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JohnChambers
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Re: My New to me Maphis Sunburst
According to my ancient S. Cherne blue book, sounds like a Joe Maphis Mark 1 (model #501), which was "available in Natural and Transparent Sunburst finishes", manufactured 1965-1969. Spruce top and walnut back! That's an amazing looking guitar. Congratulations!
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GTSP
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Re: My New to me Maphis Sunburst
Oh man, that is really a nice gee-tar.
In order of purchase:
1) Mosrite Ranger
2) V88
3) Stereo 350
4) Hallmark II in Johnny Blue
5) Danelectro '66
6) Celebrity III
7) Hallmark Gospel
8) Serenade
9) Eastwood 300
1) Mosrite Ranger
2) V88
3) Stereo 350
4) Hallmark II in Johnny Blue
5) Danelectro '66
6) Celebrity III
7) Hallmark Gospel
8) Serenade
9) Eastwood 300
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ElTwang
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Re: My New to me Maphis Sunburst
Nice one!! Wasn't aware of JMs in sunburst either. What's the serial number on yours (if you don't mind sharing)? Mine is D425.
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Again I must say how impressed I am with this model. I spend 2-3 months on and off going to the guitarshop to check it out and couldn't resist in the end. Mine has been played a lot and has that 'less collectible more of a players guitar' look and feel.
Play it through a clean amp and there's a bunch of cool sounds to be found. To my ears this is a Mark 1 sounding guitar with a hollowbody'ish thump.
I wonder wether JM himself actually played this model or not?
Congrats!
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Again I must say how impressed I am with this model. I spend 2-3 months on and off going to the guitarshop to check it out and couldn't resist in the end. Mine has been played a lot and has that 'less collectible more of a players guitar' look and feel.
Play it through a clean amp and there's a bunch of cool sounds to be found. To my ears this is a Mark 1 sounding guitar with a hollowbody'ish thump.
I wonder wether JM himself actually played this model or not?
Congrats!
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TimR
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Re: My New to me Maphis Sunburst
I have seen a lot of JM's (even owned a couple -one a 12 string).
I too must say, I've never seen a sunburst.........
I too must say, I've never seen a sunburst.........
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Sarah93003
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Re: My New to me Maphis Sunburst
Wow, that is a stunning guitar! Congratulations!
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1965 Mosrite Celebrity Prototype with Vibramute
1972 Mosrite Celebrity-III
1977 Gibson MK-53
1982 Fender Bullet
1994 Gretsch Streamliner G3155 Custom
2005 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus
2006 Jude Les Paul 12 String
1965 Mosrite Celebrity Prototype with Vibramute
1972 Mosrite Celebrity-III
1977 Gibson MK-53
1982 Fender Bullet
1994 Gretsch Streamliner G3155 Custom
2005 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus
2006 Jude Les Paul 12 String
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