I am wondering if a 1950-51 J & J steel Guitar is an off shoot of the
Gibson Steel Guitar Company? Or what Company that made it during the
1950s, And it's value.

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Request for Question Clarification by xemion-ga on 15 Jun 2002 10:26 PDT

I was unable to find any informatino on a "J & J" guitar.  Could you
provide some more background info on the guitar?  Thank you.

xemion-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by xemion-ga on 16 Jun 2002 21:15 PDT

waurika, I was unable to find any more information that could help
you.  I hope another researcher can be of further service.  Sorry.

xemion-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by wengland-ga on 19 Jun 2002 07:22 PDT

Can you see any markings inside the guitar through the soundhole(s)? 
Often, the makers will put more identification in there.

Waurika,

Perhaps you're referring to the Gibson J-series of guitars?  There are
a whole slew of them, manufactured from the 1930s through the 1990s. 
To reiterate Xeniom, more info would be incredibly helpful for further
searching!


Thanks,
Librarygopher

Would it help if I added a picture of it?  I can do that by sending
e-mail, if you will give me a place to send it.  All the markings that
I can find are just the J & J logo on it's front.  Where else could I
look for markings, like a serial number?  The three faces have pearl
inlay.....please tell me what to look for for further comments to
help. I know nothing about steel guitars.

There is a company called J&J that made handmade DRUMS (see
http://www.chrisbsmusic.com/drumsfaq.html )  I wonder if it could be
the same company?

I don't have the answer, BUT, I think I can direct you to who probably
will.  Back in 1983 my dad bought my mom one of the very last MSA
Universal Steel Guitars from one of the top three steel guitar players
in the world Maurice "Reece" Anderson (hence the M and A in MSA). He
was and still is considered one of the best players and manufacturers
of steel guitars.  Although he no longer manufactures them he still
has an up-to-date web site I will give below where you can contact
him.  He includes his address as well as phone number. His knowledge
is extensive from the 50'-90's. I've also found three steel guitar
chat rooms/forums where you might be able to throw your question.

Maurice Anderson's web site:
( http://www.flash.net/~picker1/reece/index.html/ )

Three chat rooms/forums for steel guitar players:
( http://jupiter.beseen.com/chat/rooms/i/1749/ )
( http://www.bOb.com/forum/ )

This one is via Outlook Express
( alt.guitar.lap-pedal )

Hope this helps! Let me know if you need anything else.  I never met
Reece personally, but my parents became pretty good friends with him
and his wife. It's been nearly 20 years, but if I called he would
remember them.

I'm sorry one of the www.bOb.com/ link didn't work. Try this instead:
( http://www.b0b.com/forum/ )

Hopefully you wont need the forums or chats, Reece should be able to help.

You've gone beyond your time but I still holp the info I gave will be
of use.  Good Luck
terry