But now… are they really worth the price tag they go for today, after the Jack White hype? Mmmm… If you got one dirty cheap in the 90’s, that would’ve been definitely 100% worth it, even if no one wanted to buy one anymore, today. The vintage Airline Res-O-Glass guitars are undoubtedly cool, and any guitarist will get extra kudos for owning one. The new Airlines sound great, rich, and are more comfortable and familiar to play than vintage ones. Despite the fact other musicians over the years have opted for vintage Airline Guitars (PJ Harvey, Calexico, Black Keys, Brian Jonestown Massacre) it was Jack White who most certainly brought the brand (especially the now-iconic JB-Hutto guitar shape) to the attention of a wider audience.Īirline 59 2P – the current version of the classic Airline model, by Eastwoodīut, of course, there are other, less obvious but very important changes – or, as should we call them, upgrades: the tone-chambered mahogany body, Airline vintage voiced Single coils (Humbucker-sized), tune-o-matic bridge and bolt-on maple neck. Hutto, whose red Airline must’ve been one of the inspirations for Jack White playing one, decades later:Īh yes… Jack White. One of the first performers to be closely linked to the instrument was bluesman J. However, this characteristic made those guitars quite unique, and eventually a few professional players started to appreciate the qualities of the Res-O-Glass tone as “a thing”. Most Airlines were made of Res-O-Glass simply because it made them cheaper and quicker to be put together – with no particular regard for quality or tone. They were never intended to be great-quality instruments – but cheap alternatives for beginners who couldn’t afford bigger brands such as Fender, Gibson or Gretsch. The original Airline guitars were cheap, plastic (or rather, “Res-O-Glass”) models made between 1958-1968 and sold by Montgomery Ward via shops and catalogues. But, how do the new ones, made by Eastwood Guitars, compare to the originals? Res-O-Glass vs. All electronics are in good working condition.Ĭase: Original chipboard case included.Airline guitars have come a long way since their late-Fifties early days. Guitar weighs 5 lbs 9.5 oz.Įlectronics: Dual gold foil single coils each with its own on/off switch. Stop tailpiece with cover & simple wooden bridge. 1 11/16" nut width 22" scale length.īody: Chambered Res-O-Glass body with white piping.
Open-back strip tuners in good working condition. Neck: Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard & mother of pearl dot inlays. Some minor nicks & dings mild surface scratches. Professionally set up & ready to play straight out of the case.Ĭosmetic Condition: Excellent condition for its age & very clean overall. Dual gold foil single coils deliver clear, gorgeous tones.
A cute 3/4 size model featuring the classic Res-O-Glass body in red.
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