Orville and Orville By Gibson

[BleedTheFreak]

There is no ObG's with sticker, only Terada plain Orvilles...or maybe you have seen one? I haven't yet

Yes those with sticker are considered infferior. They usually have multiple back and top pieces and no long tenon neck.

 

[rastafred]

I think most MIJ guitars have 2-3 pieces back. Not only K serial.

 

[marianozz]

I see... this one is ObG, and acording to the seller has no serial... I guess i wont be able to know about the neck tenon cause its a jr., no neck pickup to lift...

 

[Matty]

Take the pickguard off.

 

[ThinkFloyd]

I know some people are looking for a Fuji ObG custom. This place ships internationally.

Here is the link.
English page for enquiries.

Finally managed to get in touch with the store and it's on its way to me!

FWIW, the store was great to deal with.

 

[wulfman]

Good to hear that worked out, I hope it is a good one.

 

[Mr Teeny]

I see... this one is ObG, and acording to the seller has no serial... I guess i wont be able to know about the neck tenon cause its a jr., no neck pickup to lift...

Never seen an ObG, with original finish, without a serial, all the terada ObGs were ink stamped from when they started production in 1988. Guess it may have been removed/refinished. The juniors headstock is just painted/decal so might be worth sticking up some pics if you have any as a few people have them for comparison.

Realistically they're shouldn't be any major differences in build quality between the terada Orville and Orville by Gibson juniors. Main difference was just the ObG's had better hardware 'nitro' thin finish , Gibson pups etc other than that the better looking tops and long tenon joints went on the ObG's.

Finally managed to get in touch with the store and it's on its way to me!

FWIW, the store was great to deal with.

Nice one, that was a decent price for a 57B.

 

[GammyBird]

Sold on YJ for $182CDN, plus applicable fees....

 

[Thomas/Sweden]

I know, maybe I'll get hold of one next year.

 

[Mr Teeny]

I reckon you'd be better off buying a guitar with a case, the shipping would make it far too expensive on it's own. Plus any case would likely come with a reissue, wouldn't inflate the price too much and probably be able to flip the guitar for the same price without a case.

 

[Thomas/Sweden]

I'm off to the parlor straight away!

 

[swampblues]

Here's an interesting Firebird...Orville by Fender?

1990 Orville By Gibson Firebird Player's Conversion | eBay

This is for sale in BR. Gonna try it out Sunday/ What'ca think

 

[GammyBird]

Do it!

 

[ThinkFloyd]

Nice one, that was a decent price for a 57B.

Thanks! The Guitar arrived safe & sound just two days after payment and apart from a couple of very minor dings it's in superb condition.

I'll get some pix up here soon.

Thanks to Wulfman for pointing me in the right direction.

 

[wulfman]

Nice to hear that and glad it worked out. That store seems to sell pretty good stuff. Looking forward to seeing the pictures.

 

[ezra1]

swampblues,what was the story on that "Orville by Fender" ? I saw it has been relisted.

 

[GammyBird]

swampblues,what was the story on that "Orville by Fender" ? I saw it has been relisted.

The current owner modified it....

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/other-gibsons/176260-i-butchered-firebird.html

 

[GammyBird]

93 Orville...photo top but looks to be nitro finish. Yay or nay?

 

[gibbykohner]

93 Orville...photo top but looks to be nitro finish. Yay or nay?

Mega yay!!

 

[JamesT]

What's going on down there between the end pin and the jack? Looks like the top is melting away