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Originally Posted by tbeltransOriginally Posted by tbeltrans
True! I don't think it follows the old Templar's admonition, "But choose wisely, for as the true Grail will bring you life, the false Grail will take it from you..." I think it's a case where you couldn't possibly go wrong choosing any of them!
Originally Posted by Spook410Originally Posted by Spook410
That's gorgeous, Spook410. Glad to be blonde L-5 brothers!
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1kOriginally Posted by vinnyv1k
So true, he was just so endless in his ability. Just amazing.
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04-25-2023 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jazzkritterOriginally Posted by jazzkritter
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Originally Posted by 6v6sterOriginally Posted by 6v6ster
Much appreciated! It does put a smile on one's face!
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Originally Posted by Doctor JeffOriginally Posted by Doctor Jeff
Thank you, Doctor Jeff! It is a great story, and now we are all part of it!
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Great backstory and really cool photos! Everytime I think about getting an archtop custom made by one of the newer builders I remember how much I would love to have an L5.
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Kinda loving the ebony insert on the L-5CES’s tailpiece. A good match with its little brother L-4CES.
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I dig the ebony insert. I would love to find one for my 2002 L-5CESN.
May she inspire your playing for many years to come!
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Beautiful!
I like the ebony insert too.
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Sorry I missed this thread, but that's a gorgeous guitar and great stories here as well
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Funny seeing an old girlfriend in someone elses arms)))
But I know shes in great hands Roli!
Really happy you are enjoying!
When I first got it i didnt like that wood tailpiece but it seriously grew on me… love it.
(Did I tell you my then 4 yr old named her blondie? Used her to sing Raffi songs to her and her buds.)
jk d
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I ordered a burst L5CES in the late '90s and received it about a year and a half later. Unfortunately, it had some pretty significant QC issues. I kept it about a year before selling it. I was really bummed about the guitar as I had dreamed of owning an L5CES since my teen years. But it was just one of those custom shop guitars that didn't measure up. It sounded and looked great. But the craftsmanship left a little to be desired (the tailpiece was mounted off center among some other things). However, I would love to own another one. I know an L5CES like this one is extremely rare. I still lust after a Wes L5CES. Perhaps a blond? Go enjoy the heck out of yours.
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Originally Posted by jazzkritter
The neck is so perfectly played-in. The finish on the back of the neck is so perfect. Best feeling neck of any guitar I own.
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Yep as i think I said in an email, there was something very special about that neck, I never felt another L5 that came close to it.
All my guitars are in cases now, put away, and waiting for me to come home from the hospital. House has to be deep cleaned before I return, figured they were safer locked up.
I owe you an email, I’m not forgetting. But they got me with anti seizure meds today and I’m zoning out to some pleasant place ?
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jk - I will add you to my prayer list.
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Originally Posted by rolijen
Congratulations to your wonderful L5!Last edited by JazzNote; 05-26-2023 at 07:38 PM.
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