New Gibson L1 F-Hole

[edmang]

Always loved the look of an F-Hole acoustic archtop.

Having gas for this, but none around me.

http://www.gibson.com/Products/Acous...L1-F-Hole.aspx

Anyone have any opinions on these or had the chance to try one out?

Thanks

[mr. beaumont]

Well sonofagun. Let me check the house for wires and the phones for taps. Gibson's been listening to me.

Now how about that ES-125 RE-RE for about 2k?

[gmr]

Is this a flat top L1 f hole, or is it an archtop? Whichever, it is really cool!

[Cameleye]

Nice! A lot to like about this one. Will look forward to trying this guitar should I ever stumble upon one.
A little over the top re the inlays though.

[upsidedown]

Gibson should hire a copywriter!

And, is it too much to ask the width of the lower bout?

[Prof_Stack]

Probably 15 or 16 inch lower bout is my guess.

Solid or laminated? Definitely not carved at that price point. $4k seems a bit of a stretch, but I would love to play it.

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by upsidedown

...is it too much to ask the width of the lower bout?

I'm thinking about 14"+/- based on the photos, as well as an uber-rare f-hole L-3 that I saw at MandoBros back in the late-70's - and I also agree that the anachronistic Super 400 inlays look way out of place...

[Prof_Stack]

Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa

I'm thinking about 14"+/- based on the photos, as well as an uber-rare f-hole L-3 that I saw at MandoBros back in the late-70's - and I also agree that the anachronistic Super 400 inlays look way out of place...

You're right about it probably being 14", and the copy does say that it is a smaller guitar. Solid top, laminated sides/back?

[Cameleye]

I think the body shape is the L-1 that was used on the Rbt Johnson and others.

[gmr]

It is indeed basically an f hole version of the L1 Robert Johnson flattop guitar. This new guitar is not an archtop but has a flat top and back. According to a UK website it is solid maple on the back and sides.

[Prof_Stack]

Yes, it is NOT an archtop. The trapeze brace fooled me.

No thanks.

[gmr]

I kind of like the twist on the old L1 types but it seems at least a thousand dollars over priced for what it is. Gibson has increased their prices for 2018 overall, it seems.

[mr. beaumont]

Oh, not an archtop? Boo.

Wow, this went from "Where can I try one of these?" to "Gibson...close but no cigar AGAIN" really quick for me.

[edmang]

Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

Oh, not an archtop? Boo.

Wow, this went from "Where can I try one of these?" to "Gibson...close but no cigar AGAIN" really quick for me.

Have the same feeling

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by upsidedown

Gibson should hire a copywriter!

And, is it too much to ask the width of the lower bout?

Quite - not even stated in the downloaded specs.

Skinny neck too.