See more ideas about gibson custom shop, gibson guitars and gibson acoustic. His collection and other memorabilia are now housed at a santa monica theater where he often played. A near mint condition 2014 nick lucas custom limited edition with mystic rosewood back and sides, adirondack sunburst top and hide glue construction throughout. His most popular song was tiptoe through the tulips, which was a massive hit in 1929 and it hit the. Pricing, inventory list, photos, and more in the insider enewsletter that showcases our oneofakind and limited. Gibson nick lucas mystic rosewood acousticelectric guitar. Gibson nick lucas guitar discontinued from catalog in 1938 with the last guitars being shipped in 1941. The bozeman montana custom shop did an excellent job delivering a big sound as well. These pickups clean up beautifully at the guitars volume controls. A full scale length of 645mm increases the string tension, driving the soundboard for a full sound.
Dolphin guitars gibson nick lucas reissue brazillian rosewood. This rare tenor version features a 22 78 scale length, a 12fret neck, dot inlays, and a standard gibson label. If you think small body guitars cant project, you need to hear this one. By the end of 1928 the peghead the gibson logo was inlaid in pearl. Crumbs cheap suit serenaders and janet kleins parlor boys. Buy the gibson nick lucas grande 2016 and get free delivery. Original throughout, the finish is in nearperfect condition, only very light fret wear, and a super clean black case with the gibson stencil on the lid.
This one is signed by renown luthier ren ferguson and crafted from brazilian rosewood and adirondack spruce with a 14 fret neck. The nick lucas acoustic icon guitar is supplied with a customfitted case, and a certificate of authenticity. A new twist on a classic reissue from the folks at gibson. This guitar dictates what you can and can not play. What is the value andor history of my nick lucas guitar s. This guitar has a uniquely strong midrange paired with exceptional string to string separation. Gibson limited edition nick lucas special demo at gak. Gibson nick lucas special flat top guitar, aka gibson special available. I sold this guitar to a blues player about four months after i purchased it. Based on the bridge design its fairly safe to say this guitar is a 1928. The sound is remarkably balanced across every register. I am looking to get an acoustic similar to the 19301933 gibson nick lucas special.
Gibson limited edition nick lucas elite acoustic guitar specifications. Gibson acoustic guitars come in the following styles. Gibson nick lucas special acoustic guitar, vintage 1935. There are some minor scratches on the back and pickguard, but otherwise there is little evidence of player wear. Body had same rounded shape as the gibson l1 and l3. The nick lucas is a deep body model that was introduced in 1927 and was primarily a 6 string guitar. Maple back and sides, 14 58 wide, vintage sunburst finishes and were. Dylans guitar had a bridge that was replaced with a guild bridge and the guitars body was refinished to show the natural wood instead of the original sunburst color. Not only was he famous for his hit, tiptoe through the tulipswritten in 1929, and one of the the first hits to sell 2 million copies. Nick lucas helped bring the flat top acoustic guitar into american popular culture, and the nick lucas acoustic guitar has been an incredibly soughtafter instrument ever since it was originally designed in 1925. It is a guitar as might have been played by the wizard of the frets himself. For greater savings check out our used gibson nick lucas reissue acoustic electric guitar and get a great deal today. Gibson nick lucas koa elite honey burst guitar village. May 30, 2015 lucas kept a backup guitar in the event a string would break during a performance.
Sep 24, 2007 anyone knows if the neck profile is as nice and chunky on the reissue as on a 1920s or 1930s gibson. And as this 1936 gibson nick lucas model proves, lucas signature model was every bit as great an instrument as les or chets. The mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard with varied pearl inlays. The deep, nick lucas body growls and pumps out some serious attitude. This acoustic guitar has a repaired side crack at the endpin and some finish wear on the headstock, but otherwise its in very. The gibson usa factory is so much more than an assembly line. Its a fret nick lucas that had been refinished blonde, and had had a guild type bridge and a martintype pickguard put on.
Gibsons collaboration with nick lucas gave birth to a majestic and powerful model. Other appointments include a firestripe pickguard, white body and fretboard bindi. A very inconsistent model as gibson seemed to change their mind about the nick. Lovies guitars is offering up a gorgeous gibson limited edition nick lucas signature guitar in sunburst finish. The nick lucas model is gibsons landmark small body guitar that aided the growth in popularity of the acoustic guitar during the rise of radio and tv in the late 1920s. The guitar was developed in consultation with nick lucas, a popular singer and guitarist of the 1920s and 1930s. Flat top guitars archives page 6 of 14 acoustic music. Gibson nick lucas reissue 2001 guitar for sale the fellowship. Mahogany neck, radiused rosewood fingerboard with nick lucas inlay pattern. Any and all nl owners, give me your thoughts on these lovely thangs. Its personality and tone were far too limiting for me and ungodly narrow for an instrument of this type and price. First shown in the gibson catalog in 1928, but was first available during 1927.
In excellent condition, very clean with some dings in the finish of the top and back of the body. The l100 is based on teh comfortable l00 14 fret body size but has a deep body construction for big sound, deeper harmonics and clarit. New listing 2001 gibson nick lucas reissue acoustic guitar. Based off the original nick lucas model from the 1920s, it was the first flattop guitar gibson produced. Gibson custom shop guitars you see a gibson in your future, but you also want an instrument that stands out in a crowd, one that is inspired by an era of vintage guitars and musical icons. Gibson icon nick lucas signature acoustic guitar musicians. There is a nl reissue from the 1990s at a pawn shop near me. Jan 03, 2011 this guitar was sold to bob dylan by my friend marc silber at his shop, sometime in 1963. Id be very interested to know that such an animal exists.
Gibson used, 2001 nick lucas mandolin brothers, ltd. Rosewood back and sides, back also has multiple bindings. Good condition with some small nicks and dings from usage. The gibson nick lucas pictured here was made in 1927, the first year of issue.
Now gibson acoustic unveils the limited edition nick lucas koa supreme. Used gibson nick lucas reissue acoustic electric guitar. I did a search and ended up with 181 results and, honestly, id rather get it in one thread instead of. Heres a very cool gibson nick lucas signature limited edition. The top is spruce and the back and sides are maple. She just aint that kind of guitar im supposed to take delivery of an elvis costello cop in the next 2 weeks. Gibson nick lucas limited acoustic guitar sunburst finish.
The talented team in nashville, tennessee is the lifeblood of this legendary brand, and they push the boundaries of what is possible while paying tribute to gibsons storied past. The earlier gy armynavy of 1918 was sold only at military post exchanges and was so cheap that gibson practically disowned it, saying it was not a gibson. On the label inside of the sound hole, the number reads no. The deep body provides a full bass tonal range with crisp and lively treble tones. Gibson custom guitars are your answer, an instrument of the highest quality combined with the personalized individuality you crave. Is there a type of parlour guitar or other type that will get me close to this. Gibson nick lucas reissue bridge reglue and setup by d. To top it all off, the 1960 les paul figured reissue plays superbly right out of its custom shop hardshell case thanks to a trip through one of gibsons stateoftheart plek machines before it leaves the custom shop floor. Also the pyramid bridge changed and the sound hole perfing changed. If you want to sound like a lost blues musician from a long forgotten era or a crooning songstress from the folky 60s then there is a guitar no more able. This historic onceinalifetime limited edition features english walnut.
At its heart, the gibson usa facility is the latest, greatest evolution of the iconic gibson name. This one definitely has the vibe with its old school sunburst finish, striped pickguard, distinctive fretboard inlays, and extra deep body. Gibson nick lucas the unofficial martin guitar forum. I dont know why someone at gibson would say its a 26, as there was no nick lucas guitar in 1926. Gibson does not, at this time, offer a nick lucas model on their regular roster, but in the early 90s this model captivated all the players of ragtime, blues and early american popular music of the 20th centur. Today were taking a look at a really cool reissue of the gibson nick lucas special acoustic a very early grand concert style guitar with an. Read the story and learn about the guitar in the latest installment of the currents guitar collection. Gibson l100 lucas hide maple glue spruce nick guitar. Nick lucas reissue gibson acoustic gibson brands forums. I ended up buying a martin 00015 with the proceeds from the sale twice the sound at less than a third. Adirondack red spruce back sides exotic rosewood body depth.
May 16, 2014 the nick lucas model is gibson s landmark small body guitar that aided the growth in popularity of the acoustic guitar during the rise of radio and tv in the late 1920s nick lucas was one of the. Gibson nick lucas 1929 sunburst sixty sixty sounds. Gibson s collaboration with nick lucas gave birth to a majestic and powerful model. I long wanted one, tried many, owned two, and ultimately wished i hadnt wasted my money and time. Looking for l00, blues king, nick lucas or rj l1 reissue. The gibson nick lucas koa elite honey burst has a solid adirondack red spruce top, premium aaa solid koa back and sides, mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, nick lucas mop inlays, waverly gold open back tuners, rosewood rectangle bridge, incl. Gibson l100 nick lucas custom limited edition used 2014.
The l100 is based on teh comfortable l00 14 fret body size but has a deep body construction for big sound, deeper harmonics and clarity without the muddy tone. The guitar experienced a brief resurgence around 1964 because bob dylan was playing a vintage 1930s model fret nick lucas guitar in concert and in album photographs. We cant answer questions, give out opinions, advice or history of your guitar or what it is worth. Gibson nick lucas reissue 1991 elderly instruments. Gibson acoustic guitars at wildwood guitars, authorized. Buy gibson nick lucas grande at our online guitar shop. The collection includes some other gibson models including a j160e, several gibson lucas guitars, a martin 00045, his galliano and an orpheum signature archtop. Dolphin guitars gibson nick lucas reissue brazillian rosewood demo by mash duration. Oh well, one of them was the wizard of the frets and the other guy may have. This guitar has an unusually dark sunburst, possibly by special order, that is sultry and sexy, the 14fret neck is an example of the best of gibson s v necks. Vintage guitars info gibson flattop vintage guitar. This guitar has a uniquely strong midrange paired with.
Gibson nick lucas special by ren ferguson 2007 sunburst. This guitar was sold to bob dylan by my friend marc silber at his shop, sometime in 1963. In the early 1970s tom played with nick lucas and at that time he had lucas autograph the top of this guitar. This example was made in 2000 and it features a 00size body with the characteristic deep sides. And while les and chet played pivotal roles in popularizing the electric guitar, lucas played a pivotal role in popularizing the guitar, period. Oh well, one of them was the wizard of the frets and the other guy may have been. This version was made with a spruce top and mahogany sides and back, with 12 frets clear of the body. Gibson nick lucas special 2007, preowned by collector, mint condtion. Gibson nick lucas special guitar info flattop flat top.
Gibson nick lucas grande 2016 7 guitar shops nationwide. Most nick lucas guitars have serial numbers indicating 1928 or 1929 date guitar by spec not by serial number. His most popular song was tiptoe through the tulips, which was a massive hit in 1929 and it hit the charts again. Buy the gibson nick lucas special and get free delivery. L l00 reissue deep body erasitkamahogany changed to prewar style firestripe pickguard r nick lucas custom adibzsame depthnl. This is honestly a super guitar, and is a rare and no longer available limited edition beauty visually stunning with a tone to match. Early 1970s gibson j200 artist maple ec w hardshell case. The gibson acoustic icon guitar bearing the name of nick lucas is true to the original fingerpicking guitar with a powerful voice. The gibson nick lucas offers you a madagascar rosewood fingerboard with motherofpearl inlays matching the original pattern and size. The nick lucas guitar is part of a very limited production run from gibson called the acoustic icon series, and it is only available while supplies last. However, the lucas deep body and fleurdelis headstock inlay make it relatively easy to identify from gibsons other flat top guitars of the day. From the time the gibson nick lucas special was first cataloged in 1927 until it was discontinued in 1938, the instrument went through a bewildering array of changes. Country music legend bud isaacs was the driving force behind the development of the pedal steel guitar. Do you actually have a nick lucas reissue with a 1 16 nut width.
Examples are the 12fret rosewood guitar, the l00 standard. Gibson nick lucas tenor 1928 carter vintage guitars. Inspired by the grandfather of the jazz guitar with rare tonewood and l. Also, does anyone know how the nick lucas compares to another deepbodied small guitar that i havent had the chance to try either, the martin 0016db women in music. Gibson custom shoples paul guitarsdale earnhardtsign printingcar and driver. Also known as parlor guitars, the smaller bodies of these gibson models produce a brighter tone. Gibson limited edition nick lucas elite acoustic guitar.
Gibson nick lucas reissue 2014 elderly instruments. This handsome gibson nick lucas reissue features a spruce top paired with maple back and sides, all in a sunburst finish. Gibson nick lucas special 7 guitar shops nationwide. Home acoustic guitars preowned gibson nick lucas 1929 sunburst. I said, if youll build a guitar to my specifications thats not too bulky, ill throw this. Gibson nick lucas l00 reissue harry and jeanie west. Whenever the topic of great sounding guitars comes up, the gibson nick lucas special always gets cited as one of the best. A cool vintageinspired guitar, this gibson nick lucas reissue features 00size body with a spruce top and maple back and sides, all in a sunburst finish. At that time the l0, l1, and the l2 guitars were better sellers but the gibson nick lucas guitar gave gibson the respect and prestige they deserved. When the sawdust settles, each gibson acoustic carries within it the same dna as the vintage guitars that formed the sonic backbone of scores of classic recordings.
The deep body provides a full bass range with crisp and lively treble tones. Granted, les paul was the worlds most famous guitarist when he and gibson teamed up in. Gibsons collaboration with nick lucas gave birth to this majestic and powerful model. It genuinely feels like a vintage style guitar and has all the tones that blues stylists are searching for.
1991 gibson introduced the gibson nick lucas reissue limited edition. Used gibson custom shop historic 1959 les paul standard reissue gibson. I came across something much better recently, and that was a limited edition santa cruz 000 i know, the nick lucas is a 00 deepbodied rosewood 12 fret, and man, is that thing nice. Gibson nick lucas l00 reissue harry and jeanie west part 1. Skip to main content skip to footer site51663001 used 1663001 gibson nick lucas reissue acoustic electric guitar. To put it diplomatically, its a specialist blues instrument. A tribute to one of the worlds true guitar pioneers, the nick lucas reissue with its deep body, spruce top and figured maple back and sides provide punchy lows with an equal balance of rich highs. Gibson acoustic nick lucas koa supreme honey burst. Probably the nicest nick lucas reissue weve had from gibson, with highly figured koa back and sides and a warm sunburst on the top. It has the rounded body shape of the l1, the same guitar robert johnson was photographed playing in the famous studio shot.
Gibson nick lucas guitar discontinued from catalog in 1938 with the last guitars being shipped in 1941 1991 gibson introduced the gibson nick lucas reissue limited edition. But the most important of all may well be gibsons nick lucas model. Even the pickguard uses the original firestripe pattern. Nick lowe accompanied a friend on an errand to a guitar shop in portland, ore implored to try a guitar by a store employee, lowe originally dismissed the instrument as ugly. Cosmetically, the guitar has a few normal dings, light.
American singer and premier jazz guitarist of the 1920s and 1930s. Gibson icon nick lucas signature acoustic guitar guitar center. Rectangular open slot, rosewood, bone saddle scale. Museum events contact home museum not for sale flat top guitars page 6. Gibson nick lucas reissue 2001 guitar for sale the. Gibson custom 1960 les paul figured top reissue electric. Ok so, this reissue gibson acoustic guitars nick lucas was brought to me because the bridge was pulling and needed to be removed, all the excess finish and old glue removed, cleaned, and then reglued. It replaced dylans old gibson j50, which was lost in action.
Check out this rare, 1930 gibson nick lucas acoustic guitar. To help answer general questions about a vintage nick lucas gibson go here. This version has a 14fret mahogany neck with a rosewood. This guitar has a uniquely strong midrange paired with exceptional string to string separation making it a great choice for fingerpicking and strumming alike.
Weve always loved the gibson nick lucas here at gryphon and whether they were made in the 1930s or on the past few years, they always seem to sound great. Product registration customer service repair and restoration report counterfeits serial number faq gibson guitar specs 20152019 dealer resource center locate a. The deep body provides a full bass range with crisp and lively treble tones, for a sound thats remarkably balanced across every register. Gibson lseries guitars and the nick lucas special guitar.
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