MartyGrass Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 This has a single Lollar Low Wind pup. Otherwise it is standard. I can't post the pics but here's the link. http://s796.photobucket.com/user/mgoetting/library/#/user/mgoetting/library/Sweet%2016?sort=3&page=1&_suid=137112985040905104552086293224 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Last? Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 what he said! Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 The title of this thread has me rolling all over the floor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith7940236 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 There aren't many of those tailpieces with the ebony block. Very nice looking guitar. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 very pretty indeed. My 1990 Sweet 16 has the ebony block on the TP too, but the pickguard is pointier. Mine is now strung with TI Jazz Bebop 13s and I am super happy (for many reasons, including the acoustic and amplified tone, evenness through the floating PU, touch). Enjoy. Don't forget to eat and go outside occasionally. You have a real beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Here's the link. http://s796.photobucket.com/user/mgoetting/library/#/user/mgoetting/library/Sweet%2016?sort=3&page=1&_suid=1371144751615005633552590958002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Good to see you sticking to your guns, Mark. Oh, and nice last ever guitar ................ again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bornot2bop Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I waited 2 years for a single set neck Sweet 16 to appear, and while having finally found one I still had a hard time resisting this one. Happy she's in the family. Can't wait to hear about the Lollar! Congrat's Mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have a hollowbody with a pair of Lollar Low Winds. Here's a video of it. My guitar has the white tuning pegs. You can get a sense of how clear and articulate the pup is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Excellent!! Looks very much like my '96 ALSB Sweetie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsp17 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 So sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 That's a fabulous guitar, Mark I'd be happy to stop right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iim7v7im7 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Congrats and enjoy your Sweet 16. I had one for 12 years and it was one of my favorite guitars ever. Mine had an HRW, but I am sure one of Jason's low winds will be a good match. I have them on my H-535. Kudos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzrat Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Congrats Mark! I was a few minutes late on that one. Glad someone here got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skbaily Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I think me next (last?) Heritage will be a Sweet 16. If you ever decide to part with this one, please do let me know! Wonderful looking instrument - congrats on the fine score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Scott, Thanks for the Johnny Smith email. That was very thoughtful. The Sweet 16 I got turned out to be a jewel. They did a great job with with the fit and finish. The luthier who set it up, put the the compensated bridge on it, leveled the frets, and installed the Fralin finished it off into a perfect player. It's louder than my crossed braced 16s but doesn't sacrifice warmth. It sounds tap tuned but wasn't as far as I know. I don't believe the final result of the great sound of this guitar is all by plan. As Ren Wall told me long ago, some guitars just happen to turn out winners by chance. I plan on keeping it, partly because Johnny Smith picked it out of a batch. I doubt I will ever recover from his passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bornot2bop Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I never saw any mention when that '16 was advertised that it was formerly owned by Johnny Smith. Did I miss something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 I tried to edit the post from my tablet but couldn't. I was mistaken. Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skbaily Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Can't blame you for wanting to keep this one - it sounds truly extraordinary. I think in general it's true that X-bracing delivers better acoustic qualities than parallel braced construction. That said, there are plenty of examples of parallel braced instruments with remarkable tone and volume. Glad to hear yours turned out to be a "winner". Maybe you could play a JS tune or two on it in memory of The Master ;-) Cheers, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heritagefan7 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I cannot imagine a more beautiful sweet 16! surely it sound as beautiful as it looks---Congrats Mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bornot2bop Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Scott, Thanks for the Johnny Smith email. That was very thoughtful. The Sweet 16 I got turned out to be a jewel. They did a great job with with the fit and finish. The luthier who set it up, put the the compensated bridge on it, leveled the frets, and installed the Fralin finished it off into a perfect player. It's louder than my crossed braced 16s but doesn't sacrifice warmth. It sounds tap tuned but wasn't as far as I know. I don't believe the final result of the great sound of this guitar is all by plan. As Ren Wall told me long ago, some guitars just happen to turn out winners by chance. I plan on keeping it, partly because Johnny Smith picked it out of a batch. I doubt I will ever recover from his passing. JS will be missed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinesarchtop Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Mister Smith had all the facets of music covered. One of my all time favorites for sure. I met him at Namm and was able to get a snap shot together with him. Needless to say I was beside myself. Mark, your 16 is old school Heritage stunning! Congrats. I just sold mine to a great friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skbaily Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 JS will be missed... Wow - great photo! That's the coolest room ever - you have to sign a dollar bill for your first drink, then the rest are on the house ;-) Some really amazing signatures are on dollar bills pinned to his ceiling. I wonder what his family will do with those... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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