I'm just getting back into archtops after a 20 year detour in electric and flattop land. The L5 has as long as I've been around been the holy grail for clean jazz. I just picked up a Heritage 575 and I've gotta tell you, it's extremely pleasing and sounds amazing plugged in. I honestly am not missing anything with this instrument.
I'm not trying to compare it to an L5, just saying that it's a wonderful instrument that you might want to consider as an alternative. Most of us, regardless of how serious and committed to music we are, will not have the opportunity to own a legit L5.
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