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View Poll Results: Burst or Blonde?

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  • Burst

    34 50.75%
  • Blonde

    33 49.25%
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  1. #51

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hammertone
    Look like a Triggs joint. I want it.
    That one has a Saturday night special hall of fame bowling alley look to it. Regardless, I want one too. Gibson should offer it as a standard choice.

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  3. #52

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    Burst or Blonde L5 preferences are similar to Ginger vs Maryanne choices.
    Everyone has a favorite...(And some fortunate members here have both!!)

    I'm admittedly shallow and have no problem stating my preference. Blonde (aka Natural) finish for me.

    Oh wait, maybe a nice SunBurst would be sweet.

    No, I like how the Blonde ages into a mellow, light honey shade.

    On the other hand, those Burst finishes also sweeten over time, giving them a classic hue that only a perfectly sprayed Sunburst has.

    Whatever one's choice, the best scenario it to simply OWN an L5, something I may never achieve.

    In the meantime we can still enjoy threads such as this one. Lusting after the L5 porn from the lucky owners on TJGF has to satisfy me for now.

    Can I have both of these?


  4. #53

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    who cares about guitar color
    Ginger was a redhead and I'm picking her, I mean Elvis couldn't be wrong could he?
    you guys can have your little farm girl from Kansas
    where's the poll?


  5. #54

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    Ginger or Maryann?

    My answer is still both.

  6. #55
    I was wondering how long it would take for some horny Boomers to make a blonde v brunette analogy.

  7. #56

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    Quote Originally Posted by omphalopsychos
    I was wondering how long it would take for some horny Boomers to make a blonde v brunette analogy.
    I didn't vote in the guitar poll cause you didn't have redhead as an option

  8. #57

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    Burst or Blonde Gibson L-5 Wes-wes-collection-jpg

    Full disclosure--I still own only two of those guitars. You can probably guess which ones.

    Danny W.

  9. #58

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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny W.
    Burst or Blonde Gibson L-5 Wes-wes-collection-jpg

    Full disclosure--I still own only two of those guitars. You can probably guess which ones.

    Danny W.
    The two on the right
    Last edited by Jazzjourney4Eva; 03-24-2023 at 11:25 AM.

  10. #59

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    The natural and the far left burst. The sunburst on that LH one is “warmer” including the more subtle edge binding.

    FWIW

    Tom

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    The smaller ones.

  12. #61

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    I really dig black L-5’s but you must keep them super clean. Fingerprints really show up. I would love a black S400 too.

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  13. #62

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    Thought I knew a few things about the L-5 fan until now. First the green one and now this one. Never have seen a black L-5 before. Sure makes the gold stand out. Wonder how many other colors I haven’t seen?!

    Speaking of gold, my ‘52 tuning keys look different. I wonder if there is anyone that could re-plate my tailpiece?

    Tom

    Burst or Blonde Gibson L-5 Wes-a02941cf-e038-445f-93c1-5947d80fc47c-jpeg

  14. #63

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    Quote Originally Posted by TAA
    Thought I knew a few things about the L-5 fan until now. First the green one and now this one. Never have seen a black L-5 before. Sure makes the gold stand out. Wonder how many other colors I haven’t seen?!

    Speaking of gold, my ‘52 tuning keys look different. I wonder if there is anyone that could re-plate my tailpiece?

    Tom

    Burst or Blonde Gibson L-5 Wes-a02941cf-e038-445f-93c1-5947d80fc47c-jpeg
    Advanced Plating in Tennessee does all the gold plating for Gibson. They did a absolute beautiful job on my TP. With shipping it cost me $200. It came back better then new.

  15. #64

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stringswinger
    Ginger or Maryann?

    My answer is still both.
    Or - -

    Lani Hall and Janice Hansen or ?...but talk about magic !!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by omphalopsychos
    I was wondering how long it would take for some horny Boomers to make a blonde v brunette analogy.
    I'm surprised I don't see more boomer-posting here ala "Roberta" lol

  17. #66

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    I really can’t say which one to choose. That’s why I have avoided L5s, too difficult for me. ES175 is easier to choose!

    Burst or Blonde Gibson L-5 Wes-b0ec2bad-1ee0-49ac-b134-c6d6363bf350-jpeg

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    Wow what a choice you lucky basket. I've always preferred blonds. But that sunburst . . .

  19. #68

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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny W.
    Burst or Blonde Gibson L-5 Wes-wes-collection-jpg

    Full disclosure--I still own only two of those guitars. You can probably guess which ones.

    Danny W.
    Red on sofa and far right burst.

  20. #69

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    Quote Originally Posted by rolijen;[URL="tel:1255212"
    1255212[/URL]]Wowsers, Danny!
    Yup
    Quote Originally Posted by Max405
    Danny,
    You are my idol..
    Joe D
    I do my best
    Quote Originally Posted by Jazzjourney4Eva;[URL="tel:1255565"
    1255565[/URL]]Now that looks "blonde". Or is it honey blonde? Regardless, a nice change-up from the more common "natural".
    A really nicely done "Antique Natural"

    Quote Originally Posted by Jazzjourney4Eva;[URL="tel:1255986"
    1255986[/URL]]The two on the right
    Quote Originally Posted by TAA;[URL="tel:1255994"
    1255994[/URL]]The natural and the far left burst. The sunburst on that LH one is “warmer” including the more subtle edge binding.FWIWTom
    Quote Originally Posted by omphalopsychos;[URL="tel:1256011"
    1256011[/URL]]The smaller ones.
    Quote Originally Posted by Woody Sound;[URL="tel:1256206"
    1256206[/URL]]Red on sofa and far right burst.
    I had not intended my comment to be taken as a challenge, having posted many times that as I've gotten older, 17" guitars no longer felt comfortable I assumed that everyone would know the answer, because everyone reads and remembers my posts. Right? So Omph has it.

    Edit: Woody too.

    Danny W.
    Last edited by Danny W.; 03-28-2023 at 09:42 AM.

  21. #70

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    Quote Originally Posted by omphalopsychos
    I was wondering how long it would take for some horny Boomers to make a blonde v brunette analogy.
    What is the opposite of a horny boomer? Asking for a friend.

  22. #71

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    Danny,

    No worries! I didn’t see it as a challenge. I just saw it as aesthetics query. We are all different and see things differently. I didn’t think of it as a “fit” thing but can see how others might. I just turned 75 and my 17” L-5 C feels just fine to me still. But…I can see how that fit thing could be a factor for others.

    The best thing about this post for me was seeing so many examples of the Wes model. He’s my favorite player and that set-up with a single pickup, is the optimum arrangement….in my view. I’m sure others think differently.

    FWIW

    Tom

  23. #72

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    Quote Originally Posted by yebdox
    What is the opposite of a horny boomer? Asking for a friend.
    A Gen Z “Incel”?

    Ouch.

  24. #73

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    When it comes to Gibson archtops Danny W. will always be the King.

  25. #74

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    Speaking of Wes….3-weeks ago he would have turned 100! 6 March 1923….

    Tom

  26. #75

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    You know, I was never really enamored with Natural Guitars. And then, this one happened..
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