GIBSON L-1 REPLICA
Being a fan of early blues music, I decided to make a replica of the famous Robert Johnson guitar, the Gibson L-1, based on plans taken from a 1926 model. I modified the design slightly by using a V shaped radius on the neck and using turquoise for the inlays. I also made a pyramid bridge with boxwood capstones to add a little more detail. The rest of the guitar is faithful to the 1920’s original, including the original H bracing on the top.
Specifications
- Back and Sides: English Cherry
- Top: High Grade Spruce
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Scale Length: 620mm
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 19”
- Fretwire: Medium Nickel
- Nut and Saddle: Bone
- Nut Width: 46mm
- Finish: French Polished by hand
“Excellent playability and sound quality with lovely, eye-catching details. An instant favourite.”
Jennie Ståbis, guitarist and songwriter
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