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Stringswinger,
Awesome. I know that you are a long-time ES-175 guy. I was, too. However, the big L-5 CES is an unbelievable jazz instrument--especially for someone who, like you and me--was knocked out by Wes a long, long time ago.
I'm glad that you were able to check this off your bucket list.
GT
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09-10-2019 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GNAPPI
Blonde's are my favorite too. I even married one
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Originally Posted by Greentone
I think the 175 is the superior gigging instrument for public performances. It's laminate construction makes it a more durable road warrior and it's shorter scale makes it easier to play. And my other major guitar hero, Joe Pass played one . But for sheer beauty and tone, the L-5CES is indeed an unbelievable instrument for jazz. I am glad I got to experience being the caretaker of one of these amazing guitars. Better late than never!
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
As the saying goes-I love Harleys I pass them all the time!
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Originally Posted by SierraTango
I have always been a fan of Euro bikes (I had a Norton Commando and a Triumph Bonneville back in the day) and I dig Ducatis. I never really liked rice burners much (though I did have a couple of Multi Cylinder Yamahas back in the day).
As far as being passed goes, everyone passes me these days. Going fast is no longer important. Arriving safe and sound is my prime directive when riding the big two wheelers.
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
I admit to having a Triumph Tiger in the garage as well. Both Ducatis are solo bikes, so the Tiger gets the longer trips two up.
All in good fun!
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a beauty, your story made me go back and listen to the incredible album again...
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A beautiful L5 that is going to an actual player and not going to spend its life in some collectors closet.......win win!
congrats Stringswinger!
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Originally Posted by SierraTango
And your wife is pretty hot as well . A Benedetto Cremona and a beautiful wife.....you are a lucky man indeed.
Thread drift involving motorcycles and /or women is always ok by me. IMO, guitars, motorcycles and women are the best things in life (and not necessarily in that order).
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Originally Posted by ptuner1
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Originally Posted by callouscallus
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
At 63 years old, I'm very fortunate and blessed. It's so great to see such a talented and caring person such as SS enjoying a beautiful L-5CES and his other incredible instruments, however the best part is they are actually being used for what they were built for-bringing joy and music into the world.
Cheers to your next gig with "Blonde"
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Motorcycles and Gibson L5s? Well you know me.... No criticisms here!
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StringSchwinger,
Congrats, and thanks for the confirmation that they are indeed a bit different from the Wesmo's. I fell in love with that same pic from that double album, probably around the same time, early 70's. I still need one of those, exactly like the pic (and I have a Wesmo that I love). For those who have not seen the bottom half of this double re-issue vinyl album:
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Thanks Yebdox. It was 1973 when I bought that album and wanted a Blonde L-5 CES. Now I have one. It sounds like you need one too. It is indeed a different guitar from the WESMO.
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
I saw him w/that late 50s blonde L-5 and was determined to get one some day after listening to the records
eventually did buy one around 40 yrs ago, though a 70's model [only $900, a decent deal, but that wasn't cheap then!]
my second good electric after an ES-175, it was heavier, felt solid, had all that binding, pearl torch headstock inlay, all the gold hardware including the cool big engraved tailpiece. Plus the point, or cupids bow at the end of the luxurious ebony board w/ big pearl blocks topped it off.
oh, and the 'custom' truss rod cover--of course they're not custom, but that sure makes it sound special.
remember it like yesterday, like going from a Chevy to a Rolls, probably spent almost as much time looking at it as playing it.
you never forget your first....
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