JamesHunterRoss Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 My first post, friends... I've been a die-hard Martin fan for years, and have a few very nice little Martins. I love the big sound and always though that a Martin was how a guitar should sound. One fine day, some guy at a guitar shop was gushing about the L-1 RJ, and handed it to me. I thought it was pretty, easy to play, but dull and thud-y, if that's a word. Well, the sound didn't make sense to me for quite some time, but stayed with me. When I got serious about fingerstyle blues stuff I tried the guitar again, and couldn't stop thinking about it. A few months later the price came way down, and I brought it home. It's been my go-to guitar ever since, and I LOVE IT! The little RJ is lovely, and it is so very expressive for certain things. Do any of you all have on of these or like it as much as I do? I still love my Martins, but this L-1 thing is a gem of it's own kind, and I'm so very lucky to have found it. Happy New Year! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 My wife gave me one of those for Christmas. It's a great sounding guitar. We both fell in love with it from the first time we played it. I don't do a lot of fingerstyle, but when I do, it's the go-to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticat Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I remember when they where just called Blues King, were a lot cheaper then too. I find it a little too small for me. Nice looking guitar. Happy New Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 The Blues King is a different model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticat Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I stand corrected. I thought they made the Blues King into the Robert Johnson Model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHunterRoss Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 I've actually heard folks compare the RJ to the Blues King, some preferring one over the other. The RJ is the only Gibson I own (accoustic, I have a 70's Les Paul Custom, somewhat neglected these days) so I cannot compare them. My little brown guitar is coming out of it's case now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampman72 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I have been playing Gibsons for 21 years, and have had about 30 SGs, lol. However, I have had 4 gibson acoustics, a 1962 Country and Western, a 1917 L-1 ARCHTOP, a 1990 J-45, and now I finally have my dream guitar, a 1928 L-0 flat top that I found on craigslist. I have wanted one of these since 1990, when the RJ box set came out. I got to play a 1929 L-1 at Gruhn's in 1998 but did not have the 3000 dollars necessary to bring her home. I found this one for a lot less two weeks ago and I am IN LOVE!!!!! It is great for oldtime (flat pick) and blues (fingerstyle). It is very light and resonant. I have always been a gibson guy, and even though I had my trusty 1990 J-45 for 9 years, I had no choice but to trade it in on the guitar I have always wanted! Welcome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Funky little guitars. Not an all-rounder by any means but good at what it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Wow...this is an old post, interesting to see guitar strummers handle again.......nice guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I have a funny gut feeling that this guitar would sound great playing gypsy jazz leads? I do find the look of the Robert Johnson guitar fascinating! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devellis Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I've never had the chance to play one of those round-bottomed L-series Gibsons but I think that shape is one of the most attractive guitar silhouettes of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I'd love to try one, either the RJ or vintage L-1. I have a Blues King that I stripped out the electronics and replaced the tuners with open back Grovers. Head stock and guitar as a whole a lot lighter and more responsive. A great little blues picker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I have been playing Gibsons for 21 years, and have had about 30 SGs, lol. However, I have had 4 gibson acoustics, a 1962 Country and Western, a 1917 L-1 ARCHTOP, a 1990 J-45, and now I finally have my dream guitar, a 1928 L-0 flat top that I found on craigslist. I have wanted one of these since 1990, when the RJ box set came out. I got to play a 1929 L-1 at Gruhn's in 1998 but did not have the 3000 dollars necessary to bring her home. I found this one for a lot less two weeks ago and I am IN LOVE!!!!! It is great for oldtime (flat pick) and blues (fingerstyle). It is very light and resonant. I have always been a gibson guy, and even though I had my trusty 1990 J-45 for 9 years, I had no choice but to trade it in on the guitar I have always wanted! Welcome to the club! I LOVE the look of these guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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