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The difference between L-12 and L-7 is L-5.
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02-13-2020 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Zina
Originally Posted by DMgolf66
By mid-1935, Gibson introduced the "Advanced" archtop style. The L-5, L-12, L-10 and L-7 became 17" f-hole archtops, with 24 3/4" scale and x-braced bodies. There were cosmetic changes as well. The cool windowpane banjo inlay package from the 16" L-12 was moved to the 17" L-7. Gibson occasionally mismatched inlay packages on other models - it was the Depression and they just wanted to sell some guitars.
The 17" L-12 got new inlays, with a double parallelogram pattern on the board and the unique cross inlay on the headstock (never used on any other standard Gibson model before or since).
Advanced L-7 and L-12 guitars are essentially the same instruments, built the same way, the same size, with different inlays/binding, finishes, tailpieces, and metal plating (nickel vs gold). They sound and feel the same.
Last edited by Hammertone; 02-14-2020 at 07:00 PM.
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Originally Posted by Zina
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Originally Posted by oldaneOriginally Posted by gitman
Last edited by Hammertone; 02-13-2020 at 06:07 PM.
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Yeah, if you're just playing stuff at home Hammertone's L-12 would be a killer choice in that range.
Plus, the 24.75" scale is easier to work with for chord melody stuff, and you don't need 25.5" for added projection (like I typically do).
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I just bought a Triumph from 1947. I had the option of the Triumph or a ‘41 L7. I chose the Triumph for the better balance and the volume. With the punch I can play easy and light and still get out there, it allows for better dynamics. I’m sure there are L7s out there that will do the same but that particular one didn’t. Here is a short clip of some chordal stuff. It’s recorded with an iPhone so it’s not the best but with headphones or good speakers you can hear the tone and punch of the guitar. I’m just getting going on chord melodies and I’m a little spastic on this one so there is that....
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Has anyone else had any experience with 50's Epiphone Zeniths? There is one for sale locally at a good price and was trying to gather info.
Thanks for any help!
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Originally Posted by Hammertone
Your L-12 looks great. If I didn't own a '44 L-7, I'd be seriously tempted. But I'm curious about what epi and gibson models these two are? I agree about the complimentary sounds of the vintage Epiphones and Gibson's, having been around the combination quite a bit.
Also, someone who was quite experienced with repairing old Gibson's and Epiphones once told me that there was a period during the last decade of Epiphone, which includes the early '50s, that they were working down through their existing wood inventory into the highest quality materials, and therefore vintage Epiphones from that period could have some very nice wood!
I own a 1936 Epiphone Masterbuilt Emperor, and it is a true work of art and sonic canon. The wood is nothing short of incredible.
Steve
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Originally Posted by skykomishone
Last edited by Hammertone; 05-24-2020 at 05:57 PM.
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Originally Posted by DMgolf66
If the current owner is still out there and wants to sell it back, give me a PM!
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