RevDavidLee Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 This is the same shop that has the other vintage Gibson that I posted pictures of recently. And he wants $1800 for this guitar. (+ 6% sales tax). Too much for my wallet. Anyway thought you would enjoy photos of this very vintage 1917 Gibson L-1. In darn good shape for it's age with the exception of an obvious major repair on the back of the body (see the full length crack where the bottom piece of wood was glued back on - and there is a ridge where the crack is so it's not just an appearance thing, you can feel the ridge line easily.) Still all in all - she played very well and sounds vintage - nice warm tone. Here's the pics for your enjoyment: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks Rev! Always good to see some pics of a sweet, vintage Gibson Is the finish on it original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks Rev! Always good to see some pics of a sweet, vintage Gibson Is the finish on it original? As far as I could tell the finish is original as there are marred areas and scuffs and such on the guitar that don't show up in the pictures. Its like everything that comes along lately is $1800. Jeez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerwagonjohn Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Dave, nice to see a couple old Gibsons that one does not see often. Are these at our friend Trent's place? Nice to hear from you and hope you are doing well. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Dave, nice to see a couple old Gibsons that one does not see often. Are these at our friend Trent's place? Nice to hear from you and hope you are doing well. Thanks John My long lost brother John! No sir they're at Crazy Horse Guitars over by Drake, Trent did stop in there while I was there though to chat & catch up on stuff. I asked him about his sales of 2015 Gibsons while he was there & he said nobody wants them. Go figure. Good to hear from you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Here is our 1918 L-1 side by side with our 1924 L-1 (the flattop version). Let's pick, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Here is our 1918 L-1 side by side with our 1924 L-1 (the flattop version). Let's pick, -Tom Beautiful!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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