My 1928 Gibson L5 acoustic guitar

flameburst · 08-16-2007, 05:16 AM

This is my favourite acoustic instrument of all time. It was left to me by my father.

Thought I'd show it off because some folk will never see an instrument to the likes of this again. It's 100% all original with no work. A true time capsule piece! It was played, but mainly in the open position jusdging by the neck wear on the back.

Les Paul himself has a couple of these, and says they're his favourites too.

The thing has amazing tone, and plays really easily. It has a wide flat fingerboard radius, and has this unearthly reverb going on.

The last pic shows the original owners, one of whom had this guitar. Don't know who they are - but this photo was found in the case. I also don't know who had the other L5.

This one will go to a museum after I'm gone.

ReverendJWblues · 08-16-2007, 06:17 PM

That is ageless beauty bro. :thumb
JW

terence_tez · 08-17-2007, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flameburst

This is my favourite acoustic instrument of all time. It was left to me by my father.

Thought I'd show it off because some folk will never see an instrument to the likes of this again. It's 100% all original with no work. A true time capsule piece! It was played, but mainly in the open position jusdging by the neck wear on the back.

Les Paul himself has a couple of these, and says they're his favourites too.

The thing has amazing tone, and plays really easily. It has a wide flat fingerboard radius, and has this unearthly reverb going on.

The last pic shows the original owners, one of whom had this guitar. Don't know who they are - but this photo was found in the case. I also don't know who had the other L5.

This one will go to a museum after I'm gone.

bro...u just took my breath away...speechless

flameburst · 08-17-2007, 08:49 AM

Thanks for your comments guys.

I get all excited whenever I gingerly lift it out the case for a play.

It's an indescribable feeling! Part nerves, part butterflies, part 'wow', part 'whoah.' It's a work of art, and like a playable sculpture.

Great for Atkin's fingerstyle, blues, folk, and jazz stuff.

Here's some more pictures of it... Check out the neck wear around the open position, the one piece flamed neck and the original patent no. on the brass/gold plated tailpiece.

The flamed maple is incredible on the sides and the neck.

This guitar features in 'The Ultimate Guitar Book' by Tony Bacon.

lp junior freak · 08-22-2007, 11:56 AM

wow man thats special ur right wen ur gone it should go to family or a museum

lp junior freak · 08-28-2007, 10:29 AM

well its such a great guitar i cant get over it man is sooo beutiful

coldsteal2 · 09-22-2007, 10:03 AM

Mines not quite as old or pretty, but i have a 1948 Maple
Harmony Cremona, that once belonged to my uncles famous
country singer cousin (would rather not mention his name)
and passed it on to me later in life

LoKi · 09-24-2007, 04:35 PM

A couple of old beauties right there.

Don't put it in a museum. Hand it off to your children, and their childrens children...

MIDNIGHT · 09-24-2007, 07:14 PM

cool

now that's something i don't see everyday..

flame maple neck, carved back.. awesome

rockinlespaul · 09-24-2007, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flameburst

Thanks for your comments guys.

I get all excited whenever I gingerly lift it out the case for a play.

It's an indescribable feeling! Part nerves, part butterflies, part 'wow', part 'whoah.' It's a work of art, and like a playable sculpture.

Great for Atkin's fingerstyle, blues, folk, and jazz stuff.

Here's some more pictures of it... Check out the neck wear around the open position, the one piece flamed neck and the original patent no. on the brass/gold plated tailpiece.

The flamed maple is incredible on the sides and the neck.

This guitar features in 'The Ultimate Guitar Book' by Tony Bacon.

WOW. Beautiful!

kevshea@optonline.net · 12-31-2007, 01:23 AM

I'm a big fan of L-5's. I would like to play one someday and possibly own. You are indeed very lucky! I have not seen a 1928 L-5 in such excellent cond!

Could you post a pic of the Gibson label in the "F" hole?

-Kevin
Beacon, NY

hank · 12-31-2007, 10:42 AM

Gorgeous! I had a chance about 8 years ago to buy a refinished one from '29 from George Gruhn's in Nashville. It had been refinned by Monteleone. Unbelievable guitars! I screwed up by not buying it.

Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

taypeng · 01-01-2008, 05:04 AM

1928! wow

its a really beautiful guitar, the back and the sides look like they're glowing..

Swordscythe · 01-03-2008, 09:04 AM

As has been said, ageless beauty. That is a prized heirloom if ever I saw one.

alfonso · 01-05-2008, 06:00 PM

This one should be recorded. Really. Please try to do it before it goes to a museum.

I think the museum is the worst destiny. Find a top guitar musician and have him play it.

classic · 01-09-2008, 04:35 AM

What a beauty ...

This back is so stunning ... sweeter than many of the modern tops ...

coldsteal2 · 01-10-2008, 05:33 AM

coldsteal2 · 01-13-2008, 07:30 AM

I have a 59' Harmony that was my dads that has
a nice flame on the back

rastus · 01-13-2008, 04:56 PM

That is the finest early L5 I've had the pleasure of gazing upon! Gorgeous!!!

flameburst · 01-16-2008, 09:44 AM

Hi Fella's,

Thanks for all your comments.

Just to allay a few of your fears... it won't get shut away in a museum, I play this guitar and love it big time. I was just being flippant. It will also get recorded someday, when my day-job subsides I do have enough material for my own 'solo-guitar' album. If Martin Taylor ever fancies recording with it then great.

It will be my long term project to have my own album made of original stuff and a few fingerstyle versions of other's tunes.

After I'm gone, well we'll see. Perhaps it will be a heirloom. I'm hoping my as yet unborn offspring will take up guitar in a big way! If not, someone had better come up with the money and have a seriously good home.

Cantu · 01-16-2008, 09:57 AM

WOW!! That is Nicest L5 I have ever layed eyes on!

Studio fire · 03-26-2009, 02:52 PM

O man that is a nice guitar!!!

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