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Whenever I see dumbass crazy looking shit like this, I think back to watching Mad Men when completely bewildered clients would ask "did....Don sign off on this"? Henry J. proves that there's no such thing as "a little crazy".
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07-19-2017 03:49 PM
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Yes, of course !
Originally Posted by John A.
And I want the guitar tuned from the factory !
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And i suggest you request return & refund in case it doesn't stay in tune for at least a year. Originally Posted by 339 in june
Yes, of course !
And I want the guitar tuned from the factory !
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Just google Originally Posted by Little Jay
green archtop guitar
hit images and you'll see some mighty fine guitars.
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It needs a white painted Star Roundel...
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Nice! Originally Posted by Papawooly
Is this the same model?
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I'm not sure, but he is listed as an Artist on the Evans website... Originally Posted by JazzNote
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Yes, Mark's looks more "shiny" though... Originally Posted by destinytot
I figured, if this guitar is good enough for Mark Whitfield to play at the Kennedy Center...
...It's certainly good enough for me!!
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The green L5 would appeal to Grant Green if he was alive or maybe the guitarist for the U.S. Army jazz band.
If Gibson had any brains they would offer them in bourbon burst and they would fly off the shelves.
I won't be "green" with envy if one of you cats buy one. Great guitar, wrong colors.
Green just doesn't belong on guitars. On motorcycles it is considered bad luck right Marco.
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When even Kermit says uh unh, maybe you've just got a bad idea. Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
David
Althooooough...
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They're pretty special with that rosewood board and will become even more special in the years to come. 25 pieces of each colour? It will not be easy to get one once they're sold out. The nickel tailpiece is gorgeous.
I'd take it over the solid formed any day!Last edited by Drifter; 07-19-2017 at 11:25 PM.
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I think these are great - stripped out but functionally identical to L-5CES guitars. After these have been out for awhile, they'll do another run in a couple more, different colours, and keep going until the idea peters out. Originally Posted by Drifter
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Not me, brother! Originally Posted by Drifter
My solid formed is a fantastic instrument all the way around, unplugged or plugged in. Of course, if you're looking for the CES kind of a sound you'd be better off with one of these studio L5s.Last edited by ThatRhythmMan; 07-20-2017 at 12:03 AM.
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As appealing as Army issue green underwear.
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All 50 should sell. Colors aside, the plainer L-5CES treatment is a fine idea. The "sound" should be there. As others have suggested, these guitars should do fine in the after-market.
In a preliminary way, and without benefit of an in-hand assessment, I'd have to say that the new "Studio" is an improvement over the old one.
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....so long as you don't find wood with knots and stains underneath... Originally Posted by Brian B
Nothing a little acetone and elbow grease can't fix....
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Well, you're unlikely to find a good figured top or back...lol. More thinking of a more palatable solid colour. Originally Posted by Franz 1997
....so long as you don't find wood with knots and stains underneath...
But, if it was an issue free plain top/back...I'd still consider a burst.
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Hmmm missed that part ... Originally Posted by Jabberwocky
Spec. sheet sez - Quantity available, 25 Army Green, 25 Cartridge Brass.
But we are talking Gibson here ...
if these go quick enough and enough dealers ask for more we'll probably see more and in more popular colors
On the other hand if Gibson thinks these could hurt sales of the other L5 models they may hold off
It could take a year or two to work out ....
But I've never claimed to understand the logic or apparent lack thereof in Gibson's marketing decisions
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Originally Posted by Franz 1997
....so long as you don't find wood with knots and stains underneath...
I wouldn't mind something like that
I kind of like Benedetto's knotty pine guitar
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: KNOT SO BAD | Benedetto Guitars
But I'm guessing I'm one of the few that would like this ...
And my understanding of wood prices is that the difference in wood prices is not enough to make it worth making a guitar with less desirable woods
It would take just as much labor, but would probably require a significantly lower price to sell
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I think the brass color is pretty classy looking. I'd play that in a heartbeat.
The green...well...
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Papawooly, i mailed Ron and asked him (also if the guitar was customized with the PU's you mentioned) Originally Posted by Papawooly
Here's his answer:
I'm using a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe that I bought back in 1999. Yes the guitar is exactly the same set up.
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
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Wow! Nice follow-up! I'll have to blast it through my Fender Blues Deluxe Originally Posted by JazzNote
I've never met/spoken/emailed Ron... didn't even know who he was until after
I bought that sweet guitar... but I LOVE his attitude while playing guitar
...That man just exudes joy and confidence
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Normally green would probably be my last choice but I made peace with this one because I love the guitar. There may be other attractive shades of green, but that L-5 is not one of them IMO.
Last edited by AlohaJoe; 07-20-2017 at 11:55 PM.
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Here, someone who has used it for a long time
(Has the tailpiece changed)
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