Dennis D near Milwaukee Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I own a 1989 L-4CES, clearly signed by Jim Hutchins, which reads 'James W.' Hutchins. Someone just showed me 1995 L-5 Reissue Label, with an illegible signature. Are there any guesses as to whose signature this could have been ? Or, did Jim's signature become less legible over the years? Curious, and thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR9 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Jim's signature did get a little less legible but never saw one that I couldn't tell was his. He usually took good care in signing them and was proud of it, as he told me once. Can you post a photo of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis D near Milwaukee Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Jim's signature did get a little less legible but never saw one that I couldn't tell was his. He usually took good care in signing them and was proud of it, as he told me once. Can you post a photo of it? P/M sent. Thanks. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerwagonjohn Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I have a 2009 L-4CES and I could never figure out who had signed the inside label until I saw a thread on the Jazz Guitar forum. The guitar is signed by James Doug Culberson. the signature is very hard to read but after seeing his name and looking at my L-4 I can easily make out the J D and C while the rest is just a scribble. Apparently he is a highly regarded builder in the custom shop. I would really like to know more about him and I would love to thank him personally for my great guitar even though I know many others were involved in the L-4's creation, I am glad he spent his time making my L-4 perfect. I wonder if there is a list and background information on the CS builders. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingpickup Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 John: I have been looking for info on this topic as well. I attached a photo of the label (with an illegible signature) from my 2008 L5CES. Does it look like yours? Is it James D Culberson? Thanks, Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I can't comment on who the signature belongs to but on another note I'm relieved to know there is someone out there with worse handwriting than mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerwagonjohn Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 floatingpickup, the name in my L-4 is shorter and less legible than yours but it could be the same guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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