Definitely the cleanest and most complete example I've seen.
I own an L3 from 1906 which like you I adore, but in no way does it compare to yours in terms of interest or use to a Historian. I was in search of an L3 Archtop for a long time and did a lot of shopping/playing around but none of the many I saw were a patch on yours, although mine does sound incredible which is what I needed.
Well done for keeping the guitar in great working order and thanks for posting your video.
Birdog225(Sunday 14th of September 2008 03:47:23 PM)
Amazing sustain! Excelent L1 survivor. I've never seen one that has not colapsed at least a little. Super rare guitar; thanks for posting it!
quickmantan(Monday 25th of August 2008 04:34:22 PM)
1911 is the nearest as I can come up with going with the serial on this guitar. Gibson serial numbers are notoriously inconsistent that far back. But going through exhaustive research, this is the nearest date I can discern as being an official year of its make give or take 2-3 years.
moldybrain141(Friday 22nd of August 2008 07:19:30 PM)
that is an amazing guitar. your a lucky man, and a pretty good player i may add
anitadavideduo(Thursday 21st of August 2008 05:18:35 AM)
OH MY! that does sound nice. Sounds like a flat top now with the arch collaps, but yes it does sound good.
I think the nut is on the neck, the tail peice is made of tortis shell.
