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Old 12-18-2013, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa View Post
Classic early'60's 1-5/8" flat-C profile - the one everyone and his Uncle Louie claims is "unplayable"; didn't hurt Wes none...
Agreed - but these instruments were made as Rhythm guitars - bought by the dance/big band banjo players. Designed primarily for chopping closed chords.

It was a time when the guitar was as yet not considered a "lead" instrument. Think Freddie Green.
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