Bob buddy when I was building mine I did a lot of research and here are some of the things that I found. Unfortunately I didn't record where this material came from so I can't post proper attribution - my apologies.
1929 Gibson L-1/L-00 Transitional: Here we have a very rare transitional L-1/L-00 from 1929 with the Robert Johnson specs. Only about 200 of these were made with these specs. The gorgeous dark brown sunburst is absolutely breathtaking. This beauty has been recently renovated by master luthier Bill Tippin so it should not need any work for a few more decades. The tone is simply magical, it's as light as a feather and the notes fly out on wings. This instrument features:
* Builder: Gibson
* Model: L-1/L-00. Unique transitional model with Robert Johnson appointments.
* Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
[recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
* View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
* Year: 1929
* Serial #: 9569
* Back/Sides Wood: Mahogany
* Top Wood: Spruce
* Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 piece
* Headplate: ebony
* Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
* Fingerboard: Rosewood
* Fret Markers: dots
* Frets to body: 12
* Cutaway: none
* Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
* Pickguard: Tortoise
* Bindings: Ebony
* Top Trim: none
* Rosette: Ivoroid
* Tuners:
* Case: hardshell case, not original
* Pickup: No
* Condition: Very Good +, Bill Tippin did a neck reset, new brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge and refret all to the correct specs. This one is ready to be played for years and years.
* Body Length: 19 1/4 in.
* Upper Bout: 10 1/4 in.
* Lower Bout: 14 3/4 in.
* Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/8 in.
* Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/4 in.
* Scale Length: 24.75 in.
* Nut Width: 1 3/4 in.
* Strings Spacing: 2 3/8 in.
* Comments: "This is the classic Gibson acoustic from the '20's that everyone loves. It's got that "sound" and it plays like a dream. Even though there is a considerable amount of visible wear, the guitar is in fantastic playing condition and is set up perfectly. This is probably due to the fact that it belongs to professional Old-time musician Adam Tanner. I would love to have this guitar, personally, but Adam won't give it to me. So, it's yours for the asking. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity." - Al Petteway
"This is the old Gibson we all dream about, perfect playability and huge voice. It's one of those featherweights that jumps off your lap when you play. As one old time picker here in the mountains would say, "this is the kind of guitar you put on stage and it plays 3 songs buy itself!". A little beast for sure." - Paul Heumiller
Peg head with
"The Gibson" Logo
Mahogany neck - "Made In The Usa"
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Classic Gibson L-1/L-00
With Robert Johnson Appointments
Beautiful tobacco sunburst Spruce top
Mahogany back with white ivoroid trim
Brazilian Rosewood Bridge with
ebony bridge pins
Price: $4995 For further information or to purchase please phone us at (828) 658-9795 or email us.
