Anyone have a Good Wear Bogen & Tenenbaum AN-6552?

[ButteMT61]

Was looking at this today. Wore my ~1961G-1 last night, and I really like the comfort and looks. I know it will take ~2 years or so, but wondered if anyone here had one, and if so, what are your thoughts on it?
Anyone who doesn't own one can chime in as well - not much I know about it, but sure looks amazing!

Good Wear Leather Coat Company — Good Wear Bogen & Tenenbaum AN-6552 Flight Jacket

www.goodwearleather.com

 

[SuinBruin]

Well, I just bought that exact jacket from Marcus. According to John, it was made ca. 2013 with "Indian goatskin, which is a little bit thick and stiff." So a more recent example may be cut slightly differently and/or use different hides.

Having owned the jacket for 3 days, I will say this... it is as well-made as any other GW jacket I've seen (no surprise there). The leather is heavy, the stitching near perfect, the mouton collar is a pleasing shape and color (I don't care, for instance, for Eastman's USN mouton collars, which I find too pointed), the blackened zipper is a nice touch, the lining feels heavy and high-quality (and slips on much easier than the cotton A-2 lining), the maker's label looks great, & the knits are high quality wool.

As for wearing, the jacket is easier to wear than an A-2; the action back restricts movement much less. The button pockets are less practical than the snap pockets of the A-2, but there is an inside snap pocket which is quite convenient for phone, etc. The cut is fairly trim, however, even trimmer than my A-2s. It's cut normally in the chest (46" for a size 44), but it tapers more towards the waist.

Overall I give the jacket a huge thumbs up.

 

[ButteMT61]

@SuinBruin - wow - I saw the sale post after I posted this. Just now got back to reply. That is too weird, but glad you got it and like it!
I really wanted a Perry or A-1, so if I put down a deposit, I have plenty of time to change my mind I suppose.
Thank you for the info - please feel free to post up any pics or thoughts as you get more time in it.

Cheers,
Scott

 

[B-Man2]

That’s a beautiful jacket, as are most of JCs jackets . It’s difficult to even think of a model or style GW that doesn’t look great . Would love to see a few fit pics of this one whenever you have time SB

 

[bseal]

Yes, I am your candidate. There is one in my closet and I think it’s beautiful.

 

[ButteMT61]

Anyone (@bseal) have any pics wearing?

 

[bseal]

Wear the jacket?! How would I sell it to you then? Prefer it in immaculate condition.

 

[ButteMT61]

Wear the jacket?! How would I sell it to you then? Prefer it in immaculate condition.

What size???

 

[bseal]

What size???

 

[ButteMT61]

Close, so close...Thank you

 

[bseal]

Heads up, it’s trim fitting in the waist.

 

[SuinBruin]

Heads up, it’s trim fitting in the waist.

Can confirm.

 

[johnwayne]

ButteMT61, if you still want an A1 but not the wait then consider Mark at Norshor, can’t fault mine I’ve had for a few years now! Might be worth a contact!!

 

[ButteMT61]

Thanks, @johnwayne - I'll think about that too. I thought I might just go for the "final grail" jacket and get one for my son as well. Kinda the perfect end of the road type thing.
I do also have to sell off a couple that I have.

It's sorta like when I sold my last motorcycle 5 years back - at some point, you realize there's more days behind you than ahead, and you need to think a little differently. Hard to do as I've been riding since I was ~10 years old.

Realistically, I can't begin to wear out the jackets/boots/gear that I have now, so I should think more smartly, if possible

 

[Smithy]

Great to hear you've joined the GW queue Scott!

We've started a thread for those who are in John's queue here...

https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/my-last-a-2-hopefully-good-wear.26618/

So come and join us...

Everybody in the pool!

 

[ausreenactor]

Wear the jacket?! How would I sell it to you then? Prefer it in immaculate condition.

Amen Brother!

 

[sgbailey2002]

I just recently re-connected with John and he remembered seeing my original B&G AN-6552 for the first time at an event at the Hornet years ago, the first one he'd ever seen. I still have it, great jacket.

 

[sgbailey2002]

I just recently re-connected with John and he remembered seeing my original B&G AN-6552 for the first time at an event at the Hornet years ago, the first one he'd ever seen. I still have it, great jacket.

Of course I meant B&T...not B&G.....

 

[CBI]

awesome looking for sure.

Yep, an A-1 is also an option but make sure you are totally onboard with the capeskin options. Its hard for even the premium guys to source really super cape.

 

[ButteMT61]

awesome looking for sure.

Yep, an A-1 is also an option but make sure you are totally onboard with the capeskin options. Its hard for even the premium guys to source really super cape.

Was thinking of looking for a thin(ish) horse hide for an A-1. Still sitting wondering why I need to even think about another jacket. But I agree, cape is an odd duckling compared to horse and steer...and goat.