RevDavidLee Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Lord Have Mercy indeed. I was in the right place at the right time today and brought this girl home to stay! \:D/ Here's a link to the photos - cuz I'll be busy the rest of the day playing her http://www.rivercityrockets.com/GibsonL4CES.html I noticed on the 2nd picture down that it looked like there was a scrape by the horn - there isn't - it's a reflection of the gold latch on the case. Enjoy the pics whilst I go enjoy myself with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 That really is a big guitar, isn't it? You'd better slow down there, you won't have enough time to play them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Oh Rev.....ooohh.... Is it a Gibson 'Crimson' edition too? There was a beautiful one of these on ebay before Xmas.... You lucky....have fun! WANT.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Daaarn great looks, extraordinarily fine catch. My God, I fear there's not enough mercy left... Congrats, Rev - HNGD! [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 That really is a big guitar, isn't it? You'd better slow down there, you won't have enough time to play them all. No problem there my friend. My fun money has expired. And I'm okay with that. I feel like I've reached tonal nirvana. Actually I have reached tonal nirvana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Oh Rev.....ooohh.... Is it a Gibson 'Crimson' edition too? There was a beautiful one of these on ebay before Xmas.... You lucky....have fun! WANT.... I don't believe it's a crimson edition since there wasn't an accompanying COA or any mention of that from the seller. (I bought this one local - not off the bay) And I had fun all day and into the evening too. My gal was traveling so I was stuck with playing it for hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Daaarn great looks, extraordinarily fine catch. My God, I fear there's not enough mercy left... Congrats, Rev - HNGD! [thumbup] Thank you Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 No problem there my friend. My fun money has expired. And I'm okay with that. I feel like I've reached tonal nirvana. Actually I have reached tonal nirvana Too funny, that's a gorgeous guitar. May it bring you many years of happiness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2112 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 WOW!!! Congratulations!!! Nice find to pick that one up! It looks just darn sweet. If it sounds as sweet as it looks, and I have no doubt it does, did you ever find a nice little gem. Have fun with it, and I'll bet you'll have some tender finger tips come Monday morning. ;) HNGD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Just wondering, is the L-4 built in Memphis, Nashville or Bozeman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis D near Milwaukee Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thank you Sir! Nice going! The market trips over these to buy / pay more for ES-175's, and get less. Enjoy the solid top, ebony fingerboard, extra appointments etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Just wondering, is the L-4 built in Memphis, Nashville or Bozeman? This one was built in Bozeman on January 17, 2002. I would assume they're still building them there. OMG I brought home a 12 year old (gasp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerwagonjohn Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Enjoy your guitar, I have a 2009 L-4CES I bought new and it is still one of my favorite guitars out of 12. At 16" wide it is a lot smaller than an L-7, L-5 or S400. Mine is the all mahogany back and sides but I have played a few maple bodied L-4 and they are just as nice. I recentally put a ebony bridge and saddle on mine and I really like the change in tone plus I can always go back to the tune-o-matic any time I want. Interesting that your was made in Bozeman, I didn't know they ever made them there. My 2009 was made in Nashville where I thought they all were built. I have noticed after playing new ones at Dave's Guitar, mine has started to really open up. It is always nice to learn something new here. Enjoy yor very special guitar Dave, it can only get better. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Enjoy your guitar, I have a 2009 L-4CES I bought new and it is still one of my favorite guitars out of 12. At 16" wide it is a lot smaller than an L-7, L-5 or S400. Mine is the all mahogany back and sides but I have played a few maple bodied L-4 and they are just as nice. I recentally put a ebony bridge and saddle on mine and I really like the change in tone plus I can always go back to the tune-o-matic any time I want. Interesting that your was made in Bozeman, I didn't know they ever made them there. My 2009 was made in Nashville where I thought they all were built. I have noticed after playing new ones at Dave's Guitar, mine has started to really open up. It is always nice to learn something new here. Enjoy yor very special guitar Dave, it can only get better. Thanks John I stand corrected Sir! After your comment about the L-4s being made in Nashville I went back and re-entered my serial number into the website "The guitar dater project" where I usually go to verify information like this. In my excitement in scoring this guitar and wanting to just go play it - I overlooked the entire information the serial number provided It's a Gibson alright, and it was made on January 17th alright - but not in Bozeman and certainly not in 1922!!!!!! Doh! I emailed Gibson with the serial number to see what's up and this is the email I just received from them: "Thanks for the email. The serial number is consistent with a model made on the 17th day of 2002 in Nashville, TN. Thanks again!!" So you were correct Sir - my baby was born in Nashville. Jeez apparently the G.A.S. over took me so bad that I failed to read the year of manufacture which also put the Bozeman plant in suspicion. Doh! Thank you for making me go look again. Did I mention how excited I was to have scored the L-4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerwagonjohn Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 No problem, I understand completly. You were distracted by the beautiful L-4CES. Enjoy Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sada Yairi Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I really feel for you, having to settle for a lousy guitar like that. Those L4 Gibsons are just horrible, dreadful stuff. Sound bad, look bad, play bad. Have I convinced you to get rid of it? If so, I'll give you my address for shipping purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 I really feel for you, having to settle for a lousy guitar like that. Those L4 Gibsons are just horrible, dreadful stuff. Sound bad, look bad, play bad. Have I convinced you to get rid of it? If so, I'll give you my address for shipping purposes. Gee I was all set to ship it until I saw you lived in the land down under. Darn it. Those shipping costs would kill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Ah, you've had a sip of the Wine Red. I routinely get drunk on mine. Also a 2002 model. Best of luck with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Ah, you've had a sip of the Wine Red. I routinely get drunk on mine. Also a 2002 model. Best of luck with her. Good God man! Talk about some big-assed guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Good God man! Talk about some big-assed guitars! I LIKE BIG BOUTS AND I CANNOT LIE ! LoL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Jazzed to see some increasing love for the L-4CES. An underappreciated Gibson archtop. Play her in good health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Oooh nice score Rev, that is a beauty. Enjoy [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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