sternfan Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Hey all! Long time lurker, first time poster. Last Friday I traded a couple of amps, a PA, and one of those 16-track recording studios and put the proceeds towards my first Gibson: a Robert Johnson L-1. I played one at Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center and one at Dave Phillips Music about a year ago and I couldn't get it out of my mind. I've been primarily a Martin guy over the past 10 years but I've broadened my tastes to better fit the diverse music I like to play. I currently own a 12-fret 000 Martin with red spruce top and Madagascar RW back and sides; a 14-fret Grand Auditorium sized Taylor (514ce) with a cedar top and hog b/s. The L-1 will fill a couple of voids: a) I'm a huge fan of Skip James and Son House but when I play them on the Martin, a bit too much bass covers the individual notes (read: I'm not disciplined enough of a player), and :D I'm on the road once every 3 weeks and I want a smaller guitar to travel with while maintaining an excellent sound. When I played the L-1 in the stores I noticed that I just wanted to write right away! I was very impressed with its feel and its overall projection. So, tell me some of your collective experiences you've had with the L-1 or even the RJ L-1. Thanks!
Taylor Player Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Welcome to the forum sternfan!! Many of us appreciate the diversity of other brands as well as Gibson. Sounds like you have a nice balance of wood going there. Photos are, of course, manditory!
Acousticat Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Welcome sternfan, The Gibson Montana Robert Johnson L-1 captures the haunting, timeless sound of the man whose genius has inspired generations of blues artists. I love the sound of small body guitars. The 1937 L-00 Legend is the next one on my bucket list. Sal
larryp58 Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Welcome sternfan! You'll be finding out shortly that your new Gibson will be the "go to" guitar in your arsenal! Enjoy!
Gibson101 Posted May 26, 2009 Posted May 26, 2009 Welcome Sternfan I also have a RJ L-1 and it's a great little guitar.
Jayla Posted May 26, 2009 Posted May 26, 2009 Why don't you guys tell *us* a little about the guitar. Some of us (aHEM!) have been jonesing... uh, I mean "gassing"... for one for a while now. Thus far, I've only been able to see and play one, a ’94 non-signature model, which I was frankly underwhelmed with. OTOH, I played an Arlo Guthrie model, which I had heard not very good things about, and which sounded beautiful. Thoughts? Experiences? Comparisons with other small bodies?
nid2007 Posted May 26, 2009 Posted May 26, 2009 Welcome Sternfan. I played and RJ at Chuck Levin's about a year ago as well. It was a nice one.
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