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New Gibson L1 F-Hole
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 |
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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? |
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Is this a flat top L1 f hole, or is it an archtop? Whichever, it is really cool!
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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. |
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Gibson should hire a copywriter!
And, is it too much to ask the width of the lower bout? |
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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. |
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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...
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You're right about it probably being 14", and the copy does say that it is a smaller guitar. Solid top, laminated sides/back?
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I think the body shape is the L-1 that was used on the Rbt Johnson and others.
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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.
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Yes, it is NOT an archtop. The trapeze brace fooled me.
No thanks. |
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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.
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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. |
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Have the same feeling
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Skinny neck too.
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