Gibson L-9

**WilliamScott** · 08-21-2015, 06:40 PM

I haven't seen any of these. Has anyone tried one?

**Top of the Arch!** · 08-22-2015, 08:58 PM

I wish I didnt think so but, Id really like to try one. Dont ask why, I dont know. Bob

**Bluedawg** · 08-22-2015, 10:08 PM

No sign of them in the stores, yet

I'm keeping an eye out

**jzucker** · 08-22-2015, 11:30 PM

weight relieved? oh brother...

**LtKojak** · 08-23-2015, 06:09 AM

Is it me or Gibson just made a copy of an Epi Broadway?

**mr quick** · 08-23-2015, 07:16 AM

I want to diss it, but I'm so intrigued. I'd love to try one!

**jzucker** · 08-23-2015, 07:34 AM

i love it. Gibson's now making copies of heritage.

Gibson L-9-_57-jpg

**LtKojak** · 08-23-2015, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by jzucker

i love it. Gibson's now making copies of heritage.

Looks like finally comes full circle, isn't it?

I don't believe I'm the only one thinking that Heritage is the REAL Gibson Co. as God intended it to be...

**M-ster** · 08-23-2015, 10:10 AM

Comes with .010s.

**mr. beaumont** · 08-23-2015, 10:26 AM

Another home run for Gibson in the "guitars nobody asked for" category.

**pubylakeg** · 08-23-2015, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by ltkojak

looks like finally comes full circle, isn't it?

i don't believe i'm the only one thinking that heritage is the real gibson co. As god intended it to be...

except for the headstock

**jzucker** · 08-23-2015, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

Another home run for Gibson in the "guitars nobody asked for" category.

too bad they can't figure out how to just make 'em like they used to

**vinlander** · 08-23-2015, 11:07 AM

I guess it is time Gibson get a real "Good" marketing team targeting what the people are looking for...
Until they do, many people will continue buying used stuff from their more glorious days !!!

**barrymclark** · 08-23-2015, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by jzucker

too bad they can't figure out how to just make 'em like they used to

There are a few experts on this matter in Kalamazoo. Haha

**Jabberwocky** · 08-23-2015, 01:07 PM

A Sharp/Florentine cutaway would have worked much better for that body size which I guess is a 14.5" to 15" lower bout.

It is more a case of Gibson following Collings, namely, the Collings SoCo which looks a damn sight better with the stoptail sitting in the correct Les Paul position too! And with a Les Paul horn! That is to say, the Collings SoCo looks more like a Gibson than the Gibson L9. Missed opportunity, Gibson.
Gibson L-9-12330c-jpg

**mr quick** · 08-23-2015, 01:53 PM

Screw it. I want one. I guess I'm a hipster but I love this type of thing.

**Bluedawg** · 08-23-2015, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by Marwin Moody

Screw it. I want one. I guess I'm a hipster but I love this type of thing.

Yeah ... I like it, too

I also like the Heritage and the Collings ...

but I like the L9 as well ....

we'll see what the price is .. and if it's anywhere near as good as a Tal Farlow maybe I'll nab one ...

but it will probably be on the expensive side and I'll just keep saving for a Super Eagle or Super 400

**vinlander** · 08-23-2015, 03:56 PM

In Canada it seems available, bit on the expensive side though
Gibson Custom L9 Archtop Heritage Cherry Burst CSL9HSNH

**jzucker** · 08-23-2015, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Jabberwocky

A Sharp/Florentine cutaway would have worked much better for that body size which I guess is a 14.5" to 15" lower bout.

looks to me more like 16" or 17"

[edit] i read elsewhere that it's a 17" pressed archtop. Carving would cost more...

**mr quick** · 08-23-2015, 04:10 PM

Wow, Gibson prices are absurd. For that money, I could have a custom guitar built.

...not that I have that money. I'll be playing my ES-139 for the rest of my life!

**barrymclark** · 08-23-2015, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Marwin Moody

Wow, Gibson prices are absurd. For that money, I could have a custom guitar built.

...not that I have that money. I'll be playing my ES-139 for the rest of my life!

…or Heritage can build it for you twice. Haha

**mr quick** · 08-23-2015, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by barrymclark

…or Heritage can build it for you twice. Haha

My thoughts exactly!

Only problem is I doubt there's a single Heritage dealer in Norway

**barrymclark** · 08-23-2015, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Marwin Moody

My thoughts exactly!

Only problem is I doubt there's a single Heritage dealer in Norway

Bummer! I know Jay Wolfe of Wolfe Guitars says he does a lot of overseas business regarding Heritage sales. Maybe give him a buzz. I bought a guitar from him 5 or 6 years ago and he and Graham were class acts the whole way.

**mr quick** · 08-23-2015, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by barrymclark

Bummer! I know Jay Wolfe of Wolfe Guitars says he does a lot of overseas business regarding Heritage sales. Maybe give him a buzz. I bought a guitar from him 5 or 6 years ago and he and Graham were class acts the whole way.

Cool, I hope you'll remind me once something like that becomes relevant! I fear that I won't ever be able to afford one but I sure as hell can hope.

**barrymclark** · 08-23-2015, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Marwin Moody

Cool, I hope you'll remind me once something like that becomes relevant! I fear that I won't ever be able to afford one but I sure as hell can hope.

Nothing wrong with hoping! I hope to own a 1996 Heritage Super Eagle one day. Although not exactly cheap, the biggest obstacle will be finding one made in 1996 that's also for sale!