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Description
Gibson first introduced tenor guitars into its line in the late 1920s, and any guitar model was available in a tenor version by special order. The TG-0 model was produced between 1927-33, and featured an all mahogany body and banjo style tuning pegs. The TG-0 was reissued in 1960, through 1974, and now utilized conventional style tuners, and the same body as LG-0 model. All Mahogany construction, ladder braced top, 19 fret Rosewood fretboard with Pearloid dot inlays, rectangular Rosewood bridge with 2 pearl dots, Tortoise plastic top purfling, screwed down thick black pickguard, single black ring soundhole rosette, 2-on-a-plate open-gear tuners with white plastic oval buttons, decal gold logo, 14-3/8" lower bout, 1-3/16" nut width, 3-1/2 to 4-3/8" body depth. - See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-tg-0-1964-natural#sthash.DqSRvJ2k.dpuf
Product specs
| Brand | Gibson |
| Model | TG-0 |
| Finish | Sunburst |
| Year | 1928 - 1934 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Parlor Guitars, Tenor |
| Active Preamp | No |
| Back Material | Mahogany |
| Body Shape | Parlor |
| Color Family | Brown |
| Finish Pattern | Sunburst |
| Finish Style | Gloss |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Model Family | Gibson TG-0 |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Number of Frets | 19 |
| Number of Strings | 4-String |
| Pickup | None |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
| Series | Gibson Pre-War Era |
| Sides Material | Mahogany |
| String Type | Steel |
| Top Material | Mahogany |
FAQs
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What is the body shape of the Gibson TG-0 and how does it affect the sound?
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The Gibson TG-0 features a parlor body shape, which typically results in a balanced, warm tone with a focused midrange. This makes it ideal for intimate settings and fingerstyle playing.
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What type of wood is used for the Gibson TG-0's top, and how does it influence the guitar's tone?
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The top of the Gibson TG-0 is made from mahogany, which contributes to a warm, rich sound with strong midrange presence, making it well-suited for blues and folk music.
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How many strings does the Gibson TG-0 have, and what is its tuning?
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The Gibson TG-0 is a 4-string tenor guitar, typically tuned in fifths like a tenor banjo (C-G-D-A), offering a unique sound and playing experience compared to standard 6-string guitars.
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Is the Gibson TG-0 suitable for beginners?
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The Gibson TG-0, with its 4-string setup and parlor body size, can be suitable for beginners, especially those transitioning from a tenor banjo or seeking a smaller, more manageable guitar.
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Does the Gibson TG-0 come with a pickup for amplification?
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The Gibson TG-0 does not come with a pickup, as it is a purely acoustic tenor guitar designed for unplugged performance.
Videos
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Gibson TG-0 Tenor Guitar ca. 1927 SOLD!
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The Fellowship of Acoustics
1931 Gibson TG-0 tenor guitar
Jake Wildwood & Co
Vintage Gibson TG-0 Tenor Guitar Review
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"Case admits she stumbled upon the tenor guitar by sheer luck. “It was 2000, and I had made part of Furnace Room Lullaby at my friend Don Kerr’s studio in Toronto,” she says. “He had a tenor guitar and I had never seen one before. For years before that I had tried to play six-string guitar, but I have really tiny little hands and I could never really get going enough for it to sound like music. It was really hard for me to stretch my fingers like that. I just remember picking [the tenor] up and my hand fitting around the neck so perfectly. So I went home to Seattle and I bought a tenor guitar [a Gibson TG-0].”
After playing the Gibson acoustic for a while, Case went after something a little harder to find: an electric tenor guitar. “I realized on tour that I was having a hard time being heard amongst my amplified brethren and I thought I could really use an electric guitar,” she recalls." - Neko Case on her tenor guitar collection: Fretboard Journal #2 cover story (Summer 2006)
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