2015 Gibson L-5 CES Sunburst

**lawson-stone** · 03-23-2017, 06:33 PM

At last, a dream fulfilled! This Gibson L5ces mail-order bride arrived yesterday and I've been introducing her around to the other instruments in my practice area. The other two L5ces copies (Aria and Epiphone) are getting nervous, mumbling to each other wondering which of them will end up having to go to make room for The Princess.

On the other hand, the other members of the Gibson tribe who live here are quite happy to welcome there One and Only True Queen and they are happily sharing the space.

From these pictures, yes, you're right, I have a thing for sunbursts, and I like a little ice-tea or rose tint in my bursts. I think of them as auburn bursts…

For the close-up sale shots, see the listing:

2015 Wine Burst Gibson L5

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**MaxTwang** · 03-23-2017, 06:38 PM

Congratulations!!! The L5 is beautiful, the red in the sunburst is striking - really unique and special.

Why are the most expensive guitars not in proper guitar stands while the copies are?

**lawson-stone** · 03-23-2017, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by MaxTwang

Congratulations!!! The L5 is beautiful, the red in the sunburst is striking - really unique and special.

Why are the most expensive guitars not in proper guitar stands while the copies are?

Actually the ES165 is in a stand of sorts-a clamp that attaches to the bookshelf and holds the guitar around the neck-very secure actually. The L5 is propped very carefully on the chair, that isn't where it "lives!"

**Stringswinger** · 03-23-2017, 07:12 PM

May the L-5 inspire your playing for many years to come. Enjoy your blessings. The creator has done you well.

**losaltosjoe** · 03-23-2017, 07:17 PM

Congrats Lawson! Can't wait to hear you playing it at the Conti Study Group.

**vinnyv1k** · 03-23-2017, 07:53 PM

Beautiful color sunburst. Love it. May it serve you well and tickle your ears for many years. A big Congrats !
Now the Queen must be followed by the King (Super400) :-).

**carlescountry** · 03-23-2017, 08:05 PM

Many congratulations!
Beautiful sunburst of the L5.
We want a sound comparison between the L5 and its clones, and your impressions about it.

**Max405** · 03-23-2017, 08:14 PM

Wow! Spectacular. The L5 just oozes class and opulence. It is gorgeous.
I cant wait to hear it. I can't wait to hear the differences between the Epi-Elitest.
Nothing comes close to an L5. Nothing.
Joe D

**citizenk74** · 03-23-2017, 08:20 PM

Congratulations on a truly beautiful instrument, and play it in good health!

joaopaz · 03-23-2017, 10:37 PM

Congratulations, Lawson!! She's a thing of beauty, but I must say that's also a wonderful collection you have there.

Wish you endless and happy hours playing the Queen

!!

**rio** · 03-23-2017, 10:52 PM

You did it! Many congrats to you. I can't wait to hear it. What a lovely sunburst. Long live the queen.

Paul

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**mr. beaumont** · 03-23-2017, 11:12 PM

Beauty!

I love a burst that never goes black.

**icr** · 03-23-2017, 11:30 PM

Looks good!!!

**fws6** · 03-24-2017, 03:27 AM

Congrats & enjoy !

**Top of the Arch!** · 03-24-2017, 06:45 AM

Enjoy it in good health!! Bob

**medblues** · 03-24-2017, 06:54 AM

Nice collection ! Enjoy the music to come !

**TOMMO** · 03-24-2017, 07:01 AM

Congrats - beautiful guitar! May you enjoy it in good health!

**floatingpickup** · 03-24-2017, 08:11 AM

That's a beautiful guitar.enjoy it.
Keith

**lawson-stone** · 03-24-2017, 09:03 AM

Thanks all for the well-wishes! I hope soon to have a clip posted of the guitar in action, though my playing likely will not (yet) bring out all that it can do.

**hotpepper01** · 03-24-2017, 09:49 AM

What a lovely looking guitar. The red color of the sunburst makes it outstanding. Love it !
Enjoy this L5 and never let her go, please.

**lawson-stone** · 03-24-2017, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by ingeneri

Nice, I love CES type guitars (carved spruce, twine mounted pups, parallel bracing). Think you'll find it very different from thelaminate Epi.

I'm curious, how come you have both a 175D and a Herb Ellis? How do they sound different from one another?

It's a long story, one involving a price I simply could not refuse. Anyhow, here is a video of the same playing, a solo of Jimmy Raney's based on the changes to "Just Friends." I play the Gibson VOS1959 ES175 (Classic 57 pickups), the Epiphone ES175 Premium (Classic 57s), and then the Herb Ellis (490R in the neck position).

**helios** · 03-24-2017, 01:35 PM

They all sound great! If I had to pick a favorite, it would be the VOS1959 but that would be splitting hairs!
I like the riff in the from 1:10--1:20!

**Brian B** · 03-24-2017, 03:02 PM

Gorgeous L5. Love the cherry. Long may you play it.

I may want to play an abbreviated game of 20 questions about the Epi Emperor F someday... That's pretty nice in it's own right.

B.

**lawson-stone** · 03-24-2017, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by Brian B

Gorgeous L5. Love the cherry. Long may you play it.

I may want to play an abbreviated game of 20 questions about the Epi Emperor F someday... That's pretty nice in it's own right.

B.

Emperor F? Mine is an Elitist Broadway. Those are, I think, a bit different, though not radically so.

Maybe over on your Emperor T thread?

**lawson-stone** · 03-24-2017, 11:01 PM

So here's a clip playing the solo we're learning over on the Robert Conti "Satin Doll" study group. This guitar can make even my playing sound pretty good.