ndavis1971 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Local store has a 26 Gibson L1. It’s sunburst with cedar top. Flat back. I’m assuming pre X bracing. So likely ladder type bracing. How did these compare to the ones where body got wider (1929 on)? I have several l00s from the 30s but the 26 peanut shaped one intrigues me because of its association with Robert Johnson. Sonically a country blues player I trust says the early L1s are punchy and better for fingerstyle blues than late 20s wider bodied ones with x bracing. Any input would be GREATLY appreciated. (Has some fixed side cracks, neck reset, and a replaced bridge, and asking 5k) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 L1s are Nice guitars. It all comes down to if you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliasphobias Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I'm surprised to hear anyone describe a cedar top as "punchy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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