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Serial# 91142727. This is the last Johnny Smith to leave the Custom Shop. I purchased this guitar back in 1994. Hutch was building me a LeGrand, and in one of our conversations he told me about this guitar and I ended up buying it. I would be happy tell the whole story, but I'm new to this forum and I don't know how much room they give you to post. This guitar is as close to new as you can get. still has the original strings. I'm asking $13,900. I'm selling my collection and it's time for them to go to a new home. Local pickup only. I will not ship this guitar, so if you are interested, arrangements would have to made. No international sale, unless you want to send a courier or come to the US. Prefer cash sale. Any questions, please email me. Sorry, I don't know how to flip the pictures Sold Sold,Sold
Last edited by Johnny Mac; 02-27-2025 at 11:11 AM. Reason: Sold.Sold,Sold
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02-17-2023 03:34 PM
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I bought Johnny's Legrand (the Amber one in the picture) & picked it up in Rockford Mi. The guitar was exactly as described. All Johnny's guitars are real beauties. If either his J.S. or his ( LAST ONE MADE) kalamazoo Award had come with a BJB pickup, not attached to the neck, He'd be selling only one of these gems today
By the way Johnny's the real deal with lots of great stories
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Just thought I'd help clear up any confusion regarding the guitars in Johnny's photo's, the wine colored instrument IS NOT Johnny's Kalamazoo Award, the way he explained it to me was when he went to Nashville to pick up the Legrand & the J.S., he picked up the pictured wine Citation for a friend.
P.S. Ask Johnny about how he obtained the J.S. from Gibson & how many builds it took to get it....interesting
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Following up on Don's )17571) quote. Don just sold his Heritage here a week ago, and in the process told me Johnny Mac's stories with Gibson Custom and his collection. I also talked to Johnny M regarding his Johnny Smith, and I think he will be posting a Kalamazoo Award, along with the JS. He was hesitant to ship to S. Florida from Michigan, so maybe a local pickup works out best here for buyer and seller. Johnny Mac has a fascinating past as a Jazz guitarist and with Gibson.
Originally Posted by 17571
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I did read the guitar's story on another website where you listed the guitar some time ago, and it's nothing short of fascinating. You can rest assured that I'd do anything to buy your Johnny Smith if I lived anywhere near your neck of the woods even if that meant taking out a loan at the crazy interest rates we're seeing these days! It's not just a guitar, it's a piece of history, and it would mean a lot to anyone who has any interest in jazz guitar, that is, any one of us dinosaurs. I'm sure that whoever ends up getting it will be someone who's going to take good care of it. Thank you for sharing this!
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Why, oh why...do I continue looking at these threads?!?!?!
Tony
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This looks like a brand new Johnny Smith! Oh boy.
Words can’t describe this.
Joe D
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Bump.
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Price Drop
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Hi, you mention local pickup, can you let me know where you're located? Someone mentioned a previous pickup location of MI? Originally Posted by Johnny Mac
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Joe,
Detroit
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Rockford, MI. North of Grand Rapids 150 miles west of Detroit.
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Thanks Originally Posted by Johnny Mac
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PM Sent. Originally Posted by Johnny Mac
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This still available?
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I was wondering the same. I have never seen another like it. Don't blame him for not shipping.... Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
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I love that wide wavy flame on the back.
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I'm a little confused by this thread. Last year a 90s Gibson Le Grand went unsold at a $7-8k list on this forum for several months. What's special (other than the name) in this JS to command such a premium?
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Well, this one has gone unsold for over 14 months. Originally Posted by omphalopsychos
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yes, this new listing on Reverb has me wondering the same, and reminded me of this JF listing: Originally Posted by omphalopsychos
Just a moment...
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Is it still available? Originally Posted by jazzshrink
Well, this one has gone unsold for over 14 months.
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They are really different guitars sound wise by a lot! Originally Posted by omphalopsychos
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Well it is a rare early blond with exceptional wood, in exceptional condition. But still, yikes... I see that offers are being accepted. Originally Posted by tomvwash
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Can you expand on this statement? I know the LeGrande has a 25.5” scale and 1 11/16” nut, as opposed the the JS 25” scale and 1 3/4”nut. Other than that, I’m not sure what the differences are. Originally Posted by skiboyny
The original Gibson JS had a shorter and shallower body than an L5, was X-braced and had full contact where the neck joins the body. Did the LeGrande have these same features?
I’m not suggesting one is better than the other, but I am curious as to how the two models compare. I have a late 60’s JS and I have only played a LeGrande once in a store. It was a very nice guitar, but I didn’t really pay attention to these details.
Thanks,
Keith
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Keith, Originally Posted by floatingpickup
the legrand has some of the same features, shorter shallower body, x-braced,it does not have the full contact neck joint. It is a much more acoustic sounding instrument with less sustain. They sound quite different. The Johnny smith is a better electric guitar. I’m not suggesting that one is better than the other either, but if you really like a Johnny smith it’s different enough from the legrand to make the extra money worth it to you.
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I am honored and privileged to report that I acquired this magnificent instrument from Johnny Mac in person last week.
Johnny is a true gentlemen and the guitar is impeccable...I quickly discovered it virtually plays itself.
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Raney and Abersold, great interview.
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