Ignorant Bliss Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi there people, i'm a long time Gibson fan, and up till now had a couple of lovely electrics - proud owner of a 1980 LP Custom and a fabulous 1974 355TD. However, i just stumbled across a vintage Classical, which doesn't seem to fit any of the descriptions i've found of th C-series, and i wonder whether anyone can help identify what it is that i've bought? It's lived a little as you can see, but it is still dead straight, with a fantastic action and of course has beautifully rich tones. The serial is 544227, which is stamped, rather than a decal. Any ideas? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 It's a C-L which was their most basic model. Solid spruce top, laminated mahogany sides and back, 3 piece mahogany neck, single inlaid rosette strip, no binding whatsoever. ladder bracing, black headstock decal instead of gold. The model was made from 1967-1970. The nut appears to have been changed, as they were originally black plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 From just looking at the picture I would have to say it has got some mojo. It looks like it is inviting to be played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignorant Bliss Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Thanks for the quick response ksdaddy, it seems you have first hand experience with one of these - i checked your repairs on your site, some great work there fella. And Grampa - whoever has owned her over the years has certainly played, and played, and played her and it's easy to understand why - she's as sweet as a nut! just lovely. she looks like Willie Nelson's back-up guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I just sent one to Belfast so it's not far from you now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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