Go Back to the Heart of the Blues!
The Gibson Acoustic 1928 L-1 Blues Tribute acoustic guitar takes you back to when the blues wave first really hit and artists from the Mississippi delta to the burgeoning Memphis music scene started to be widely recorded. With its small flat-top body made of fine mahogany and Adirondack spruce, the elegantly adorned 1928 L-1 Blues Tribute perfectly captures the sprit of this Cadillac of acoustic guitars, which appeared in the hands of top blues players such as Robert Johnson. If you're looking for an instrument that will connect you to the backbone of American music, the Gibson Acoustic 1928 L-1 Blues Tribute is it!
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- A vivid part of Gibson Acoustic's guitar making history
- Adirondack red spruce on choice mahogany gives you a warm, soulful sound
- Gibson's legendary L-1 body shape delivers powerful 12-fret projection
The Gibson Acoustic 1928 L-1 Blues Tribute celebrates a generations of their small body acoustic guitar design by recreating the L-1 model as it was at the peak of its initial popularity, when it was one of the most influential instruments among blues guitarists. In 1928, the L-1 was the fanciest member of the L family, treating its players to elegant body binding and an inlayed rosette. From its vintage open-back tuners to its stained shaded finish, the 1928 L-1 Blues Tribute re-create all of the details of this legendary instrument.
Adirondack red spruce on choice mahogany gives you a warm, soulful soundFrom the very first Gibson Mandolin-Guitar catalog released in 1903, Gibson assured their customers that every guitar would be built using woods with "the most durable, elastic, and sonorous qualities." You'll experience this promise in action from the very first time you set eyes on your Gibson Acoustic 1928 L-1 Blues Tribute. In fact, this was one of the guitars that first established spruce topped mahogany as a standard for singing guitar players. With its Adirondack red spruce top and select mahogany back and sides, the 1928 L-1 Blues Tribute delivers the timeless rich warmth, volume, and clarity that define this classic tonewood combo.
Gibson's legendary L-1 body shape delivers powerful 12-fret projectionThe original Gibson L series guitars that the 1928 L-1 Blues Tribute is based on herald back from a day when acoustic instruments had to rely on their own natural projection, rather than fancy electronics and powered amplification. In a race to see who could create the largest yet still playable guitar, Gibson's small-body acoustics stood out for their impressive volume and cannon-like projection. When you play the Gibson Acoustic 1928 L-1 Blues Tribute, you can't help but notice the effect of its centered bridge in action.
Gibson Acoustic 1928 L-1 Blues Tribute Acoustic Guitar Features:- A stunning re-creation of a 1928 Gibson L-1, one of the most influential guitars in blues history
- Choice mahogany provides tonal depth and warmth balanced by a bright and expressive Adirondack spruce top
- Undersized parlor-style body joints at the 12th fret and centers the bridge on the soundboard for added volume and projection
- Adorned with body binding, an inlaid rosette, and period-correct headstock logo
- Hardshell case included
