Geoffrey Lawton Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Heh folks, I've been thinking about getting a vintage Gibby archtop. I once owned a Cromwell (made by Gibson) but got rid of it but I really liked it for fingerpicking blues and country. I'm looking for a Gibson this time but don't can't go too, too high. What would you suggest as a model to look for? What price range should I expect? I don't want a collector's piece just a solid player. Thanks in advance Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 What is your price range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Lawton Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 hoss well - how 'bout around 1500.00? is it possible at that price point? Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 An old L-50 is probably the best bang for the buck. You can pick one up for under a grand, and there is a ton of them out there. I wouldn't buy any lower models (L-30, L-48, etc), and the next step up will cost a couple grand. The L-50 is a great players guitar at a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 The L-50 is a good choice. In this market, though, you might be surprised at what's out there. I just got my personal 'dream' guitar-- an early 30's roundhole L-4 for your price point. There were actually two of them that sold for $1500 - 1600 in the last month out here. A few years ago, the asking price for those guitars was in the $3500 range. And I like those old Cromwells-- nothing wrong with them! (Trading Musician has a couple on their wall.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Lawton Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hoss I'm with you on the round hole L 4 - great guitar. I'm on the look out for the L 50 (a nice looking one just went for 1225.00 on ebay today). There are also a couple others around. I took a look at the Cromwells at the Trading Musician. They look a bit beat up from my perspective (lots of mojo). One (at 1499.00) is described at being very good. However - I think that's a bit much for a Cromwell. I guess I'd still like to have that Gibson moniker on it. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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