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Old 01-09-2019, 01:52 PM
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As promised, my video comparison of the Fairbanks "Kalamazoo Gal" models and the original WWII-era Gibson that insoired them:

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Old 01-09-2019, 03:46 PM
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Great sound! Thank you for posting.
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Thanks for the demo JT...
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Old 01-10-2019, 02:29 PM
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As promised, my video comparison of the Fairbanks "Kalamazoo Gal" models and the original WWII-era Gibson that insoired them:





JT. Thanks so much for all that you’ve done.
Just got my tracking number from Dale. Should e here Monday. Way cool.
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Old 01-10-2019, 03:33 PM
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JT. Thanks so much for all that you’ve done.
Just got my tracking number from Dale. Should e here Monday. Way cool.
Keep us posted!
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Old 01-11-2019, 10:49 AM
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Can't wait to get your impressions of this guitar once it gets in your hands. It sounds like everything I would like in a guitar, especially the light build weight.
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Old 01-15-2019, 07:44 PM
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Well this is one incredible guitar... I can’t stop playing it. Very light, bright, and snappy.. With all the clean, clear bass you would expect from a Mahogany slope shoulder.. I’m in guitar heaven with this one.. Neck shape is so perfect for my hand and I’m so glad I went with a 13 fret neck.. The sound is so responsive due to the light weight build. Dales relic work is just outstanding... I’ll tell you, I am seriously considering ordering another in Rosewood.. But, that will have to wait..
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Old 01-15-2019, 08:48 PM
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Well this is one incredible guitar... I can’t stop playing it. Very light, bright, and snappy.. With all the clean, clear bass you would expect from a Mahogany slope shoulder.. I’m in guitar heaven with this one.. Neck shape is so perfect for my hand and I’m so glad I went with a 13 fret neck.. The sound is so responsive due to the light weight build. Dales relic work is just outstanding... I’ll tell you, I am seriously considering ordering another in Rosewood.. But, that will have to wait..
Thanks for reporting in! Your guitar and Juston’s are wonderful. With metal truss rods, they are lighter than my original, which does not have a truss rod. How can Dale built a 3.5 pound dreadnought?
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Old 01-16-2019, 03:03 PM
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Glad this guitar made it safe and sound! I’ve been following both this build and the other here from the same batch and have enjoyed the updates as well as photos Dale has posted on his Instagram feed.

Enjoy the new guitar!
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Old 01-20-2019, 11:43 AM
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Thankyou to all the folks posting on this thread, it has been great to follow the evolution of these two guitars. I can’t afford a Fairbanks, but would love one if my lottery numbers come up, but I could afford a copy of Kalamazoo Gals and just ordered myself a copy.
Thanks again.
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Old 01-25-2019, 11:31 AM
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My “Gal” got to come to work with me today... I think she looks right at home in a world class concert hall...

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Now THOSE are some classy pictures. Congrats!
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Old 01-25-2019, 06:52 PM
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Gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing them with us.

As you know, I love your guitar. Here's a clip of me mangling your wonderful instrument:

https://www.facebook.com/Fairbanksin...157238885/?t=2
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Old 01-25-2019, 10:02 PM
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That is quite the venue!
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Old 01-30-2019, 08:04 PM
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Love that tone, just think when that Adirondack opens up.
Lovely detailed build. Really great bursts and the nice size necks.

Ahh . . . Must be so fun to reach for one of these.
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