Gibson 2016 1928 L1 Blues Tribute Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Unleash your inner bluesman with this fantastic reproduction of a 1928 L1. Get that original blues tone thanks to the thermally aged Adirondack spruce top.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Thermally Aged adirondack red spruce top aged to vintage specs: crisp, clean tone
Mahogany back and sides Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange
Nitrocellulose lacquer finish Ultra-thin, strong gloss; preserves natural tone
LR Baggs Lyric pickup system Mic pickup for amplified modern percussive playing

The legendary original blues acoustic. The guitar that made blues history. The 2016 L-1 Blues Tribute provides powerhouse performance from a Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The faded vintage sunburst is an elegant addition to the period correct detailing from this era. An absolute blues machine. Aged top woods were developed with the help of a major university for use on our 2016 1928 L-1 Blues Tribute. This allows Gibson to replicate the aging process on the cellular level for that legendary L-1 vintage sound and appearance. New for 2016 the L-1 Blues Tribute features an LR Baggs Lyric pickup system for ultimate acoustic sound reproduction.

Features:

- Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top
- Fingerboard edge is softened to comfortably fit the contour of the player's hand
- Comprehensive Plek assisted setup for perfect action a superior performance
- Penetrating and finishing oil last longer and maximizes woods natural vibrancy
- Upgraded with LR Baggs Lyric

- Electronics: LR Baggs Lyric
- Strings: Gibson light gauge .012 - .053
- Tuning Machines: Relic strap square end
- Pickguard: None
- Bridge: Rectangular open slot, rosewood, MOP dots, bone saddle
- Scale: 25"
- Fingerboard: 12" radius, walnut with MOP dot inlay
- Bracing: Traditional scalloped x-bracing
- Neck-to-body: Compound dovetail secured with hide glue at the 12th fret
- Neck: Mahogany, with 1.77" bone nut
- Finish: Vintage Sunburst, nitrocellulose lacquer, VOS
- Binding: Single-ply top, single-ply back, multi-ply single ring rosette
- Wood: Thermally Aged red spruce top, mahogany back & sides
- Body Style: RJ

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766