My very first beloved classical guitar was purchased in 1965 and has no identifying maker label on or in it. I purchased it at a guitar shop that sold many brands. It is not an expensive one but I'm curious as who the maker might be.
With the help of a light and mirror I found numbers inside that are 41 2 10.
The numbers scrawled on the backs of the three cane toads that late local luthier Lawrence Lalouche swallowed were—I hope you're ready for this—41 2 11. God that's eerily close!
What's the betting there's the basis for a Da Vinci Code-type thriller in this? Sure to be worth a bit more than just playing the guitar
(Just mention me in the credits, won't you? And I'll be happy with a mere 5% of the motion picture and TV rights.)
On the odd chance that the back and sides are of Brazilian rosewood... throughout the 1960s and 70's, Giannini exported unmarked classical guitars to US retailers, who either re-badged them or sold them unmarked just as they came. Before the wood became sanctioned and coveted like it is today, it was very inexpensive to produce student models. That's why Giannini emigrated to Brazil.
I've seen five or six unmarked Giannini suspects that all have a serial number on the heel of the neck, though.
If you can remember who the retailer was, you might be able to uncover what they were carrying back in 1965.
My guess is it's the title of somebody quite far up the ladder of the priesthood of some highly obscure and possibly very dangerous Coptic sect in Eritrea. In fact, I think the attacks on Indiana Jones are orchestrated by Antikhntrs - sinister adepts who are quite able to swing out of forests on lianas with knives in their teeth, even in deserts where there are in fact no trees. I am sure they are numerous, too, in the Ankh part of Terry Pratchett's bizarrely imagined city of Ankh-Morpork.
It would be good to know what Antikhntr really means - but not if the divulger of this is likely to incur sudden death.
Look. All of this wild-eyed speculation may play well in Hollywood, Bollywood, and Winnetka—but out here where the rubber firmly meets the road our gaze is ever fixed toward simple truth:
All guitars purchased in February 1965, were under the sway of "The Liverpool Vortex," the same whirling, howling phenomenon that propelled a mediocre musical group from that city to international stardom.
I refer, of course, to Gerry and the Pacemakers. The Beatles? No, that group used talent and good Irish looks to win fame, remember?
The question should be, "What are seven sixes?"; but if it's made in Britain, the question would probably be, "Can you give a number between twenty and forty?"
And, btw, I think you'll find that the question - to which the ultimate answer was 42 - was "What's nine times six?" I always knew there was something wrong with the universe!
Thanks everyone, I knew I could count on you for all
the (ah hem) correct answers.
Gravelwalks, my guitar is definately not a Giannini. (I only wish) It's not that fine of an instrument. Whatever it's heritage it's served me well for many years. I definately got my $50.00 worth out of it. Hmmm, wonder what it would cost today considerin inflation.
Nicholas, Antikhntr is someone who hunts for antiques.......just like Indiana Jones. Do I hear Twilight Zone music?
The numbers inside my guitar
The numbers inside my guitar
My very first beloved classical guitar was purchased in 1965 and has no identifying maker label on or in it. I purchased it at a guitar shop that sold many brands. It is not an expensive one but I'm curious as who the maker might be.
With the help of a light and mirror I found numbers inside that are 41 2 10.
Anyone know that these numbers might represent?
Thanks
Mary
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by Antikhntr
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
Well obviously the guitar was made on the 41st of February 1910
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by session savage
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
Hmmm, not sure about that. I bought it brand new in
February of 1965.
Mary
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by Antikhntr
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
OK, it's early. I'm only half way through my coffee.
the 41st ? of February.
Mary
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by Antikhntr
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
Karate,
I knew it! 666 makes sense to me.
I found it easier to play the fiddle than the guitar. Guess that's why.
Mary
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by Antikhntr
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
Hang on, I'm going to get my tin foil hat and then re-read this thread.
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
Yeah the 41st
didnt you know...
Thirty days hath September,
April, June, and November:
All the rest have thirty-one,
Except February which had 48...
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by session savage
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
Oh, you guys are too hilarious!!!!!!!!!!
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by Dialed4Life
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
I think that would be the prison number of the inmate that made it.
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by Nate Ryan
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
41 2 10? Seriously?
The numbers scrawled on the backs of the three cane toads that late local luthier Lawrence Lalouche swallowed were—I hope you're ready for this—41 2 11. God that's eerily close!
Life is a sweet honking mystery.
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by NEW Pure Drop® Ear Canal Oil
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
1941 February 10
or
1941 October 2
Or it's a phone number - try it at your risk
Or google 41210 - there're over 1M pages to keep you away from your playing
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by Trevor Jennings
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
What's the betting there's the basis for a Da Vinci Code-type thriller in this? Sure to be worth a bit more than just playing the guitar
(Just mention me in the credits, won't you? And I'll be happy with a mere 5% of the motion picture and TV rights.)
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by Trevor Jennings
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
Mary, what does the guitar look like?
On the odd chance that the back and sides are of Brazilian rosewood... throughout the 1960s and 70's, Giannini exported unmarked classical guitars to US retailers, who either re-badged them or sold them unmarked just as they came. Before the wood became sanctioned and coveted like it is today, it was very inexpensive to produce student models. That's why Giannini emigrated to Brazil.
I've seen five or six unmarked Giannini suspects that all have a serial number on the heel of the neck, though.
If you can remember who the retailer was, you might be able to uncover what they were carrying back in 1965.
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by gravelwalks
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
Sounds a bit like mine ...
... only the numbers in mine were something like:-
2/6
followed by some indecipherable word that had the letters:
W__lw__t_s
with some letters you can't read any more ...
I wonder what *that* meant?
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by ethical blend
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
"Antikhntr"...
It's certainly a moniker to conjure with.
My guess is it's the title of somebody quite far up the ladder of the priesthood of some highly obscure and possibly very dangerous Coptic sect in Eritrea. In fact, I think the attacks on Indiana Jones are orchestrated by Antikhntrs - sinister adepts who are quite able to swing out of forests on lianas with knives in their teeth, even in deserts where there are in fact no trees. I am sure they are numerous, too, in the Ankh part of Terry Pratchett's bizarrely imagined city of Ankh-Morpork.
It would be good to know what Antikhntr really means - but not if the divulger of this is likely to incur sudden death.
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by nicholas
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
Inside mine, it says the answer is 42 - but what is the question?????
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by RogueFiddler
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
half a crown from woolworths ben?
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by pencross
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
Look. All of this wild-eyed speculation may play well in Hollywood, Bollywood, and Winnetka—but out here where the rubber firmly meets the road our gaze is ever fixed toward simple truth:
All guitars purchased in February 1965, were under the sway of "The Liverpool Vortex," the same whirling, howling phenomenon that propelled a mediocre musical group from that city to international stardom.
I refer, of course, to Gerry and the Pacemakers. The Beatles? No, that group used talent and good Irish looks to win fame, remember?
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by NEW Pure Drop® Ear Canal Oil
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
The question should be, "What are seven sixes?"; but if it's made in Britain, the question would probably be, "Can you give a number between twenty and forty?"
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by nicholas
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
DABJ
What could the letters stand for?
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by mehitabel23
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
No! It couldn't be that, could it, pencross? It was sold to me as a genuine antique ...
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by ethical blend
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
And, btw, I think you'll find that the question - to which the ultimate answer was 42 - was "What's nine times six?" I always knew there was something wrong with the universe!
# Posted on July 16th 2008 by ethical blend
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
it's the part # for a 1972 Ford Pinto muffler bracket.
# Posted on July 17th 2008 by Lint - upon - Tweed
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
Thanks everyone, I knew I could count on you for all
the (ah hem) correct answers.
Gravelwalks, my guitar is definately not a Giannini. (I only wish) It's not that fine of an instrument. Whatever it's heritage it's served me well for many years. I definately got my $50.00 worth out of it. Hmmm, wonder what it would cost today considerin inflation.
Nicholas, Antikhntr is someone who hunts for antiques.......just like Indiana Jones. Do I hear Twilight Zone music?
Thanks again for the laughs!
Mary
# Posted on July 17th 2008 by Antikhntr
Re: The numbers inside my guitar
Mine has "666" printed in the wood on the outside. Does this mean anything?
# Posted on July 18th 2008 by Ebor_fiddler