RickLafayette Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Where on the Gibson website can I find the scale lengths and nut widths for the various models? If their site doesn't have this information (that would be sad), is there a site that does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I don't know anywhere, but, if you have a specific question, people here can probably help. The story is often kind of complicated, tho', due to Gibson's legendary flexibility. For example, most AJs are long scale with 1-23/32" wide necks. Except for the ones from the "Custom Shop", which are usually 1-3/4" But one CS batch was 1-9/16". Oh, and one dealer ordered a big batch of short scale AJs in a variety of tonewoods (several people here own one). The tops are Sitka, except for the ones that are Adirondack. Backs are most often Indian rosewood. But some are Madigascar rosewood, some (prior to mid-2003) were Brazilian rosewood, a few are Amazon rosewood, some are birdseye maple, some are flamed maple, some are koa, some are mahogany (but only short scale ones, AFAIK). I'm sure I've left some combos out. So, you tell me, what are the specs for an AJ? Basically, dealers can order guitars built to any spec they want -- Gibsons are only built in response to orders -- and many take advantage of the fact. There are only defaults, not inflexible specifications, when it comes to Gibsons. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLafayette Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thanks for the info, Bob. I finally decided on the Robert Johnson model (L1) which has a 25" scale. I haven't received it yet as it is shipping out today, but I was wondering what size (width) neck it has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayla Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 The following sites list it a 1.725 nut width, presuming that's the info you're looking for: http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gibson-robert-johnson-l-1-acoustic-guitar-vintage-sunburst--42154 http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--GIBLSRJ http://www.instrumentguide.com/acoustic%20guitars/gibson/l1%20robert%20johnson/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLafayette Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thanks, Jayla, for the info. I usually don't rely on sales sites to get that type of information accurate, but, being you provided three sites that have the same info, I'll take it! Thanks again. Rick Lafayette, LA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayla Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Rick, I do the same with info I'm looking for. Figure it carries a bit more weight if multiple sites list the same thing. Course there wouldn't by any question at all if Gibson provided complete, accurate specs on their website, but alas they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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