Delta Blues Lives on with Gibson's Robert Johnson L-1
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July 20, 2003
Gibson Montana, the acoustic division of Gibson Guitar, introduces the Robert Johnson L-1 model based on the specifications of
his legendary guitar. Johnson died tragically in 1938 at the age of 27, but not before he contributed a number of standards to the
blues genre including "Terraplane Blues," "Sweet Home Chicago" and "Love in Vain." The Gibson Montana Robert Johnson L-1
tries to capture the haunting, timeless sound of the man whose genius has inspired generations of blues artists.
The Robert Johnson L- 1 features the historic shallow L-1 body design, 25-inch scale (the first 25-inch scale guitar that Gibson
Montana has ever produced), authentic ebony bridge with carved pyramid wings, and 3 3/4-inch soundhole diameter. Unique
appointments include period hardware and headstock inlay (logo script - The Gibson) and mother-of-pearl Robert Johnson
signature inlay at the end of the fingerboard. The body, like the original Gibson L-1, has mahogany back and sides with a spruce
top, which produces an exceptionally rich, warm tone.
For more information, visit their web site at www.gibson.com. |
