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A mint D’Angelico or a Flamey, mint Gibson Johnny Smith would be nice. But I am afraid of old guitars. Truss rods breaking, bindings rotting. Old wood drying out and cracking. Checking.. oh my God. I just got a stomach ache.
So For me, an L5 Wes.
I’ve tried a lot of different guitars and the L5 just makes me play better, sound better and want for nothing else. Well, except for a couple of other L5’s..
Vinny is right though. The Tal would be a perfect, ONLY guitar.
I just hope it never comes to that..
Others to consider, a LeGrand or a Citation. I’ve never played either but, I have a feeling.. I’d adapt..
JD
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11-05-2022 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
Tony
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Originally Posted by Max405
Tony
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I've got too many archtops considering my modest gigging needs and - especially - my skills level. I just happen to love them. Top three: ES-175 1959 VOS (2014), Epiphone Emperor Regent (1999) and Ibanez Afj-91 (2012 I think). The Ibby is a modestly-priced single Super 58 model, which I use on most gigs. A nice blend of acoustic and electric qualities, best neck ever. But, for sentimental reasons, the Epi will be the last to leave the house. Fortunately, I don't have to thin the herd yet.
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Originally Posted by Paulie2
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I have one guitar that would be the last to go, It has done everything needed on hundreds of gigs. Any sound ,any volume. Benedetto Bambino, The one perfect guitar. No I am not an endorsee. mickmac
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It would either be my Gibson ES175 1959 re-issue, or my 90's ES165 Herb Ellis. I also have an L5ces, but the ES175 has the vibe I love.
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Carved Top if I played at lower volumes like a Gibson Johnny Smith or similar. Benedetto Bambino if I played with bands as well as smaller ensemble situation.
The Bambino is way more versatile!
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It's a hard choice but if I could only have one guitar (that I already own) it would be my 83 Epi Emperor F with dynasonics. The long scale neck, thin laminate soundboard, and comfy neck make it my go-to guitar. The fact it's not as valuable as an L5 for example is a good thing considering I play in pubs/clubs where people can get a bit drunk and wobbly... in certain venues it would be too risky to bring something too special.
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Originally Posted by entresz
A prized case queen is a wonderful thing to have. But as your only guitar, it’s close to useless if you gig unless you’re OK with physical scars and a deep patina of use. And when the inevitable happens, you have to repair and maintain it meticulously. So a good laminated archtop would be my choice if I could only have one and am actively gigging.
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Originally Posted by Oscar67
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Since you call it "downsizing," I assume you mean one you already have. Would be my Sadowsky for versatility. If I stopped gigging and was only playing at home, I'd switch to a carved top with floater.
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Originally Posted by Mark M.
What a beautiful burst there. I'd be afraid to play that thing.
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My solid top/laminate back 16" archtop with floating KA 12-pole HB. But if I was playing lots of gigs then I'd get something smaller that can cut through better in loud situations.
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For Jazz it would be my Heritage H575 C
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Definitely my beautiful, red VDA NYL-2 if it had to be one I already own. If not, a 50's L7c But I wouldn't play them out, they'd stay home and let a semi or Tele do the dirty work. My opinion may change when I get to the top of Mark C's list though
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Jim that made my night.
Thanks buddy.
JD
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Originally Posted by Max405
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Originally Posted by Mark M.
Are those reissue Kluson Sealfasts?
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I love all my guitars, but my ES-125 is the One Guitar To Rule Them All. It always delivers.
I have been playing less jazz lately and have a lot fun at a local blues jamsession. A nice playground for my Tele’s, Strats and thinline ES-guitars. Decided to take the 125 the other night and BAM! All the heads in the room turned
(My 125 has a soundpost and hardly feedbacks)
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Originally Posted by wintermoon
Here’s what it currently looks like:
Again, while I have no objections about the improvements themselves, the fact that they were undisclosed gives me some pause.
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Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
Granted, I'm in California, we don't have the weather you guys have back East. I lived in the Outer Banks of NC from 1989-2000 and know about the weather back there. With some common sense precautions, I have no hesitation playing my BC out in the wild. That, and my firm belief that what makes a guitar precious and have value to it's owner/caretaker is performing with it.
To each his own.
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Originally Posted by Mark M.
Nice looking axe btw!
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Originally Posted by AllanAllen
LOL
Mine would be my 1985 175. I've collected a nice array of Gibson archtops and a Heritage and a Campellone ... all of them great, but in hindsight I could have stopped with the 175 and been quite happy.
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