Orville Std?

jericojuliolab · I only know 3 chords Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 19

Hi Guys.

Bought this few months ago. I know its 1994 Fuji-gen made Orville.

But I do not know the exact model whether it is a standard or a 58 copy.

Any help wil be appreciated.

Thanks

http://s56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/jericojuliolab/orville/
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My: LP Burny FLG-120/Orville 58 copy

jacco · Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 5:06 am Post subject:

off topic: any chance to see some pics of your Burny?

jericojuliolab · I only know 3 chords Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 19

Above link is for the Orville

Here's a link to my Burny

http://s56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/jericojuliolab/burny%20FLG-120/

Thanks Jacco
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My: LP Burny FLG-120/Orville 58 copy

soundcreation · Guitar God Joined: 02 Sep 2008 Posts: 341

I've never heard of a non "by Gibson" orville refereed to as anything other than just an Orville.

It's not a reissue if that's what you're thinking.

jericojuliolab · I only know 3 chords Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 19

Thanks Soundcreation>

Reason for me posting this here is my ignorance. Not much knowledgeble on Orville models.

Really appreciate it.

I was just thinking it may be a model other than a standard Orville
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My: LP Burny FLG-120/Orville 58 copy

soundcreation · Guitar God Joined: 02 Sep 2008 Posts: 341

no problem.

A general guide is...orvilles are just orvilles.

Orville 'by gibson' (as written on the headstock) models: The standards say "standard" on the truss rod cover. The reissues are like yours and don't say anything on the truss rod cover. And they have fret edge nibs.

jericojuliolab · I only know 3 chords Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 19

Thanks.

Again another learning I got.
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My: LP Burny FLG-120/Orville 58 copy

GammyBird · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject:

There was no 58 Orville/ObG LP reissues. There was a 57 and a 59.

Couple of things to look for when you suspect you've found one

1. Fret edge binding
2. Black cavity covers
3. Gibson pups
4. No heal cap
5. Sometimes there will be a space after the first number, in the serial number. For example Fujigen will be 3 9999 and the Terada will be G3 8888. This being said, I've seen lots of reissues with no space in the serial number.

59R will have a veneer on maple top, 57C is a plain top and the 57B is the Custom reissue.

EDIT: There is also a 54 reissue that has P90's.

jericojuliolab · I only know 3 chords Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 19

Thanks for that additional info Gammybird.

I suppose the 54 reissue with p90 for an Orville that you mention here is a Goldtop.
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My: LP Burny FLG-120/Orville 58 copy

GammyBird · Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:01 am Post subject:

jericojuliolab · I only know 3 chords Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 19

Hi Gammybird,

Actually am expecting an Orville LP said to be arriving by early July.

Don't know the total specs yet but said to be:

1. A gold top with humbucker ( pup not known yet )
2. Made at Fujigen plant
3. a 57 reissue with five digit SN starting at 7
4. made in year 94 or 97

Will know the total specs once it arrives.

What other things I may have to look at on a Orville 57 reissue goldtop?

Many thanks for your unselfish advices.

Rgds
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My: LP Burny FLG-120/Orville 58 copy

jacco · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:13 am Post subject:

If it starts with a 7 it's a 1997 model. I don't think 1997 models are reissues. Those will have gotoh pups.

Koubayashi · Guitar God Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Posts: 1544 Location: Tokyo

GammyBird · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:08 am Post subject:

This is what is listed in the 92 Catalogue....Neither are listed as a reissue, but then again there isn't a 59R model in the catalogue either and we know they exist. There isn't a P90 model listed in either catalogue for 93, 94 or 96. I have seen Orville P90's before but does anybody know which year they were released?

Joop · Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:30 am Post subject: Orville STD