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So what do you do when you can't find the right ES 175 or L4CES...Buy a WesMo instead!
Actually, this will be my second WesMo model. I felt rather than continue to knock the brightness of my previous WesMo L5 the least I could do was acquire another for a deeper more detailed inspection. My playing has improved a bit since the last one left too, so that should help.
After recently acquiring a wine red Epi 175 I guess it's my time to finally own wine red archtops. One just never knows what guitar is going to avail itself on the used market. Living in the moment...this was the best available archtop opportunity at the time of my search.
Last edited by 2bornot2bop; 08-28-2016 at 05:37 PM.
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08-28-2016 05:30 AM
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Congrats 2B. My wine red Wesmo is a keeper for me. I hope yours is for you.
How do you like it?
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Oh you have a red one too! I thought Vinny did? It's enroute...I'll know in a week. In the meantime I'm shaving down an African Blackwood bridge saddle in preparation for it to arrive. Fingers x'd! Congrats on the soon to be new addition SS...somehow it seems right that D'A becomes part of your growing D'A family.
Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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Ummmmm... I don't know how to break this to you, it looks like they forgot to install one pup at Gibson :-)
Back in the day, I was (actually I still am) infatuated with wine guitars but the cosmos being the way it is my 175, Epi Joe Pass, and 335 wound up sunburst, natural, and black.
But, I did manage to get the Tal and Korean D'Angelico I scored in wine.
Your WesMo is one I'd make an exception for it having one pup, best of luck with it.
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Thanks Gary! Originally Posted by GNAPPI
I noticed that...and this one arrived with no pups...my delivery driver has slippery fingers!
I was a whisker away from buying a Tal in Sunburst last week...but the auction ended before I could get to it, so it wasn't in the cards...funny how fate plays a part in my purchases...I'm all of a sudden seeing RED!
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Aaaaahhhhh, ohhhhhhh .... As Patrick used to say 'only a L5 is a L5'. I came to znderstand what he means. Pair it with the right amp and one has electric archtop heaven. I hope it turns out to be everything you wanted! Congratulations and enjoy! Cheers, Frank
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Say, is that an original packet of silica dessicant?
That fiddleback curly maple looks good enough for a Natural. I see a mineral line running down the length of the back. That explains the Wine Red. Still, it is a very nice classy finish with the goldplated parts and amber bonnet knobs.
Comes with the COA, too.
Beautiful, 2bop. Congrats are in order.Last edited by Jabberwocky; 08-28-2016 at 09:08 AM.
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Gorgeous. I have always liked the red ones. Looking forward to the evaluation.
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That really is a great looking Wes. I truly regret selling my red one. Enjoy it in good health. Bob
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Absolutely ! Sometimes when the market speaks, it behooves us to listen. Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
Congrats - - you did good !!
Enjoy it in good health !
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Now you're talking, forget the L4Ces,Es 175. You are now in the Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
So what do you do when you can't find the right ES 175 or L4CES...Buy a WesMo instead!
Actually, this will be my second WesMo model. I felt rather than continue to knock the brightness of my previous WesMo L5 the least I could do was acquire another for a deeper more detailed inspection. My playing has improved a bit since the last one left too, so that should help.
After recently acquiring a wine red Epi 175 I guess it's my time to finally own wine red archtops. One just never knows what guitar is going to avail itself on the used market. Living in the moment...this was the best available archtop opportunity at the time of my search.
Major league,Elite ,L5/ Wesmo gang , sincerely hope that you like
it, my three 2013 built Crimson Custom shop guitars are the very
pinnacle of Archtop builds. Each a firm keeper, let's hope yours meets
the criteria, a joy to own and play.
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Wonderful! Couldn't be moee classy. Congrats!
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Wow 2b. A red L5 Wes Montgomery. That's an icon around here.
I pray this stays with you for a while. When you have an L5 in your hands, its as if nothing else ever made can come close. It's a solid, professional level music making machine. You get the feeling that if King Kong played the guitar, he'd have one of those in one hand and Faye Ray wouldn't be in the other..
im happy for you 2b.
Joe D
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of course how can Competition between ES175 & L5 so that is why I let my ES175 go
( when ~~~~ )
but this is one Caught my eyes
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Happy playing, bud.
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Congratulations on a gorgeous wine red Wes Mo'!!
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Beautiful Premier! They have those in Utah, because I know you're not a fan of shipping?
Originally Posted by 999369
of course how can Competition between ES175 & L5 so that is why I let my ES175 go ( when ~~~~ )
but this is one Caught my eyes
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Stock photo. So sue me.
The wine red coming is a Hutchins model, so let's see if the woods are equally as good or better? Odd, but 4 of 6 L5's I've owned have been Hutchins models.
Originally Posted by Jabberwocky
Say, is that an original packet of silica dessicant?
That fiddleback curly maple looks good enough for a Natural. I see a mineral line running down the length of the back. That explains the Wine Red. Still, it is a very nice classy finish with the goldplated parts and amber bonnet knobs.
Comes with the COA, too.
Beautiful, 2bop. Congrats are in order.
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Very pretty. I'm a sucker for a well done redhead. Congrats.
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Originally Posted by Steve Longobardi
2014 Gibson L5P in new mint/ unplayed condition. I hand picked this instrument from the entire inventory at TMZ. It has that deep throaty Gibson L5 tone with endless sustain and beautiful harmonic richness. I'm selling it because I just can no longer manage a 25.5 scale length.
I took a few pics this evening and will provide additional ones - so please don't hesitate to ask. The guitar is stunning. For those of you who know me - I only buy premier instruments - so here is an opportunity to obtain one without having to search for a good one. Some very light scuffing on pickguard from store playing.
I'm asking $6300 which includes shipping anywhere in the US. International shipments will be more. This is a very fair price for this instrument and you can buy with confidence.
If you would like to make an offer send me a PM
not in UT
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Beautiful guitar 2Born!
BTW: I think Gibson should call this model the "KenMo", and offer it in Burgandy as well:
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Is that Mr Grass' red wesmo? Man, I love red arch tops!
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Originally Posted by Jabberwocky
Say, is that an original packet of silica dessicant?
That fiddleback curly maple looks good enough for a Natural. I see a mineral line running down the length of the back. That explains the Wine Red. Still, it is a very nice classy finish with the goldplated parts and amber bonnet knobs.
Comes with the COA, too.
Beautiful, 2bop. Congrats are in order.
Are you saying I should have kept the little bad of desiccant that came with my Super 400?
I threw it out .....
The last thing I need in Arizona is something to make the air in my guitar case even drier
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You're thinking of the Red L5C he bought from Danny. I almost bought that guitar when it was available here too. Originally Posted by Guitarbean25
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Oh, now I get it. You don't want to take the risk of shipping a guitar, but you don't mind other people taking the risk of shipping you a guitar. Mighty neighborly of you Originally Posted by 999369
not in UT
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