It is a five-way. I found a collector (Scott Grove) that has a youtube video about it, and contacted him. He has 2, loves them, and they are not for sale. Of course I sold mine back when. It actually had a manufacturing flaw. I couldn't get the intonation correct, and a luthier told me the fret spacing was off from Gibson. This was common to him and he showed me his scale next to the fingerboard to evidence this. I didn't want to pay and sold it-foolish move now..

Gibson Challenger III -Scott Grove

Do you know if you have one of these?

Gibson Challenger III

My Gibsons are/were all pretty safe purchases. Lots of 335, 345, 355's, L-5's (23), Johnnie Smith's, Switchmaster (2-three P-90's),Barney Kessels, etc. Throw in a couple of Melody Makers, Flying V's (Yea my buddy Lonnie Mack), ES 295 (the Scotty Moore/Elvis guitar-circa 1952), ES 175 (a modern ES 295, with Humbuckers), a few Les Pauls and a couple of really cool 335 Pro's (same shape as a 335 but solid). Had/have no bolt-on neck Gibsons.

My intent was to purchase "proven winners" for investment purposes. I preferred to play Guild, but they didn'/don't appreciate as much as Gibsons.

Fender was simpler...as many pre-CBS Strats, Teles, P Basses and Jass basses as possible, plus early re-issue (82 reissue tele's, bringing close to $4,000 today).

Most valuable is a Broadcaster...think more than a medium priced home.

After almost 50 years of collecting, I REALLY LOVE GUITARS!

But, I'm perfectly satisfied with my choice of liquidating the excess and donating the proceedings and giving a few "treasures to family and valued friends.


Good to talk to you!


Russ
To see the old man play, Google RCL solo guitar (for a good laugh)!

I am the one that is honored to be remembered by you Russ. And you know I will give them the love and attention they deserve. Though I guess from a collectors point of view I am not the ideal owner because I will actually use these items. But I think that using them is the ultimate respect they really deserve.

Any accordions?

I have one...new in a box I bought at a summer NAMM. Looked it up after I got home. It's a beginner-small one...around $300.00 MSRP, I think. Found it on a bunch of sites. Probably wouldn't be of any interest to anyone here.

I'll look it up if anyone is interested. Opened the box once after I go it. Never played a note or even worked the bellows.

I know....I know!

Russ

Nigel, you happened to choose the ones I really put some miles on.

I played the Guild 6 nights a week for over 20 years. the little Super Champ was used continuously for about 10. Occasionally, I'd use it, along with a little battery operated mixer, for a sound system outside at a golf course.

Both are completely serviceable, but have some "miles" on them.


R.

Hello Russ,

Haven't been here for a long time so I am very surprised
you are cleaning the house, since I recently did the same.
(for another reason as yours though)
Just finished yesterday with writing down what I have left.
I still have exactly 41 guitars left (what a coincidence )
anyway I cannot decide easily which ones I will keep.
At least another 30 guitars must go.
Probably I keep 2 LP, 1 Strat, 1 Tele, 1 X175(guild), 1 es-335, 1 prs custom 24, 1 D55(guild)

Greetings,
Fred

So good to hear from you, Freddy! I LIKE your "keep" list. Mine would be very similar...I'd keep the old Guild you saw years ago, plus a neat little 150 I acquired recently. I like PRS, but I'll have an L-5, Barney Kessel and 335, 345, 355 (several in that category) on my final 41.

I like Parker, so I'll keep an acoustic/hibred) and a Custom.

Funny thing. It didn't bother me at all to sell my old Super Reverb, Dual Showman, Bassman...7 of my old tube Fenders.
I mostly play nylon string Godin Multiac thru a PA or acoustic amp now. I kept a couple of little tube guys, but mostly play a JazzKat PhatKat (12" with tube pre-amp) now.

Be well, and please keep in contact.

You're one of the good guys!


Russ

Hello Russ,

Just added 3 more guitars on the keeping list
I completely forgot.
Rodriguez FF (flamenco guitar)
Gibson SG (Bought this used in 1971 and was my first quality guitar and survived 10 years touring, not for sale))
Guild G212 (12 string guitar)

greetings
fred