The most significant decision of my life...

[Kuz]

The most significant decision of my life just became reality.

 

I have always wanted to pursue my passion of JAZZ. But I really wanted to fall in 100%.

 

The beauty became available to me. A 1939 Gibson L5, WOW!!!!

 

But here is why it is so bitter sweet. TO AFFORD THIS GUITAR I WILL HAVE TO SELL EVERY HERITAGE I OWN!!!

 

The dealer is willing to help me with the consignments, it's a done deal.

 

Please friends congratulate me so I know I made the right decision. It is a dream come true!

 

 

Hope you are having a great day,

 

John

[mark555]

John, I think your L5 is stunning and it's wonderful that you have it, but please, don't sell your beautiful guitars.. Mortgage the house, anything, but please don't sell them, I feel sick to my stamach at the thought of you parting with them...

[Kuz]

Nothing I can do about it. The L5 was VERY expensive. I would be a fool to pass this debt on to my family.

 

I made a decision and it's time to move on and live with it!

[Horace]

Follow them dreams Kuz ! Congrats to you, not many get their dreams within their grasp and then take hold. Learn to play jazz like a mad man.

 

 

Tal

[LK155]

Let's see here.

What's the date again?

[GuitArtMan]

Beautifull L5. Absolutely stunning. Enjoy and play it well!

[jmc7581]

OMG. I don't even have my first Heritage yet, but this is a shock.

Well, like the Texan used to say in the advert, a man's gotta chew what a man's gotta chew. Plus, it's a beautiful and storied instrument you're getting, overflowing with history and mojo. So follow that dream - and then re-buy all your Heritages as soon as you can!

[Jazzpunk]

I'm calling 'April Fools Day' on this one!

[Kuz]

Do you think they will let me come to PSP with a former G-brand glory?

[Ray]

That is a beautiful guitar, John. Go with your heart and you will not regret it. I like the L5's and that is why I am planning on purchasing Heritage Henry Johnson signature model, which is based on the L5. In my opinion, the Heritage HJ model is better than L5's being produced today - I have played Henry Johnson's guitars and believe me they are fantastic. But a 1939 L5 is a different story - it is pure vintage and sought after. Pursue and enjoy your dream, Sir. But please do not disappear from here should you sell all your Heritage beauties. We enjoy hearing what you have to say.

 

Looking forward to hearing more about you new beauty.

[GuitArtMan]

Let's see here.

What's the date again?

I was just comiong back to post the same thing. Kuz is laughing his ass off cause we all bought it hook, line and sinker.

[SouthpawGuy]

I smell BS.

 

Big time !!!

[LK155]

John,

I have to admit, I originally thought you were kidding us.

Your post seemed somewhat out of character.

 

But upon further reflection, and after reading your replies, and especially knowing how passionate about jazz and TONE you are, I've changed my mind.

Egad, you're serious.

 

So now I say to you...........GO FOR IT.

Lyle

 

P.S. Dibs on the P90 535.

[jmc7581]

Ok, I bought it. I swallowed the whole thing. I can't even pretend I was just playing along. I'm a gull. BTW, I'm interested in buying the Brooklyn Bridge, if anybody has it for sale ...

[Spectrum13]

Kuz would only get that if it had a rosewood finger board.

[Patrick]

I smell BS.

 

Big time !!!

 

 

I don't think Gibson was making cut-a-way L5s in 1939. If they were, and that guitar is real . . . and in any kind of decent condition . . . it's gonna take a lot more than the 2 gold tops, 2 semi hollow and the other guitars in that photo to buy it!! I agree . . . I smell BS . . . and I ain't even on a farm!!!

[Bluzman54]

I don't think Gibson was making cut-a-way L5s in 1939. If they were, and that guitar is real . . . and in any kind of decent condition . . . it's gonna take a lot more than the 2 gold tops, 2 semi hollow and the other guitars in that photo to buy it!! I agree . . . I smell BS . . . and I ain't even on a farm!!!

 

I agree on the BS smell.....

 

Were electroncs available in 1939 on this guitar??? BTW.......................The picture is from the website Archtop.com

 

Jim C

[Bluzman54]

I agree on the BS smell.....

 

I agree on the BS smell.....

 

Were electroncs available in 1939 on this guitar??? The pup is a 60's Johnny Smith.

 

BTW.......................The picture and specs of this guitar can be seen on the website Archtop.com

 

 

Jim C

[LH575]

I was gonna ask if you were going to install P90s in it until I looked at my calendar!

[Blunote]

Is this an April Fools joke?

 

If not, I'm very happy for you, and for the buyers of the 8 Heritages you'll be liquidating. I imagine this is the sort of sound you're going for:

 

Wes Montomery

 

I always loved that tone.

 

I am curious about the electronics: What pick-up does it have? Can't be the original setup, or is it? And, are the tone and volume adjustments mounted in the pick guard?

[chico]

I fell for it. The consignment thing is a good ruse.. you'd let us all know first.. right?

[Patrick]

Ok, I bought it. I swallowed the whole thing. I can't even pretend I was just playing along. I'm a gull. BTW, I'm interested in buying the Brooklyn Bridge, if anybody has it for sale ...

 

 

You wanna buy The Brooklyn Bridge???? Fugataboudit . . . I bought that "tree" yeesago!!! (that's 3 years ago for all you non "New Yawkas"

[peteraltongreen]

Hi Kuz.,

I know exactly how you feel about the L 5,as it happened to me in 1968.I'd seen Wes Montgomery a couple of times,touched his L5,and vowed to get one.His album 'Movin' Wes' came out,and he was holding a stock,Florentine L5.I was smitten.I ordered it,in the U.K.,where I live,and it took 3-4 months to arrive.I was stunned to see it,and amazed that a guitar of this quality came with no case ! I still don't believe it. So,it was extra expense.The whole deal cost more than an average small car at that time.I used it in a jazzy-latin-pop band,then on to function (corporate ) bands.It worked very well,then the '70's happened with the extended wailing guitar solos,and I was stumped.It just fed back at high volume.The inevitable happened,I bought a solid guitar as well.The jazz got the L5,the pop rock got the solid.

Today,I still have the L5,and play it regularly,but seldom in public.The audiences at open gigs in the U.K. can no longer be trusted,and the L5 stays at home.It's too valuable for the local idiot to try & pick up,or cause trouble with.I take my H575 to jazz gigs,& my H140CM to pop gigs.

I don't know how the audiences in the U.S. are,but I've noticed quite a few famous jazz players that travel using far eastern ( Cheaper ) guitars with better pickups fitted.At the end of the day,a 175 is plywood.I know the L5 is solid carved top,and the acoustic sound can be used without the pickups.We all have goals.Enjoy your L5,but be careful where you take it.

I've included a photo of my '68 L5,next to a pre '35 Epiphone archtop,which is next to a 1961 Gretsch Corsair.There's a couple or stories on my Blog about the L5 and more photos

Peter Alton Green ( U.K.)

[smurph1]

Man I'm Glad..I was scared!!

[big bob]

april fool, I'm one.. nice post.