Save gibson sg reissue to get email alerts and updates on your. This rare tenor version features a 22 78 scale length, a 12fret neck, dot inlays, and a standard gibson label. 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. Heres a very cool gibson nick lucas signature limited edition. Gibson nick lucas special acoustic guitar, vintage 1935.
Maple back and sides, 14 58 wide, vintage sunburst finishes and were signed by ren ferguson only a 100 were made. A rare, allblack, small bodied nick lucas special from 1935. Gibson used, 2001 nick lucas mandolin brothers, ltd. The gibson les paul special is a variation of the gibson les paul guitar. A new twist on a classic reissue from the folks at gibson. Gibson custom shop japan limited run sg special reissue gloss w k2mfbw japan. In 1927 gibson built nick a signature instrument, the nick lucas special. Gibson nick lucas l00 reissue harry and jeanie west part 1.
Made with walnut on the back and ribs and sitka spruce top. 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. Examples are the 12fret rosewood guitar, the l00 standard. His most popular song was tiptoe through the tulips, which was a massive hit in 1929 and it hit the charts again. Nick lucas reissue gibson acoustic gibson brands forums. J15, j45, sj200, j200, hummingbird, l00, l100, l1, songwriter, southern jumbo, advanced jumbo, wildwood new vintage, hide glue. It is made to the very high specs of gibsons custom shop. Folkway music 1929 gibson nick lucas special duration. Gibson custom shop guitars ams american musical supply. Buy gibson nick lucas grande at our online guitar shop. 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. The above link is to gruhns guide saying in 1991 there were 100 nick lucas guitars made of koa, rosewood and maple signed and numbered by ren ferguson, and the model was discontinued in 1992. This one definitely has the vibe with its old school sunburst finish, striped pickguard, distinctive fretboard inlays, and extra deep body. Gibson s collaboration with nick lucas gave birth to a majestic and powerful model.
The guitar features a bone nut, and open slotted bridge, just as the original had. Is there a type of parlour guitar or other type that. Anyone else have one with adirondack top or any other wood. It genuinely feels like a vintage style guitar and has all the tones that blues stylists are searching for. We cant answer questions, give out opinions, advice or history of your guitar or what it is worth.
A custom shop guitar is built to a higher quality standard than gibsons already high quality. The headstock is inlaid with gibson in script and a fleurdelys and is stamped to the reverse made in the. 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. Second hand gibson nick lucas acoustic guitars rich tone music. 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. Gibson nick lucas tenor 1928 carter vintage guitars. When gibson approached nick lucas in the late 20s to endorse their guitars, he replied that he would only do so if they built an allnew instrument based on his exact specifications. I was doing some research on the original1950s les paul specials and came across an article regarding the changes of the les paul special during the 1950s. Gibson custom shop nick lucas elite acoustic guitar randee.
Guitar like the 19301933 gibson nick lucas special. New listing 2001 gibson nick lucas reissue acoustic guitar. Gibson nick lucas 2001 reissuemade at the bozeman plant, ma, usajune 12nd, 2001production number. Skip to main content skip to footer site51663001 used 1663001 gibson nick lucas reissue acoustic electric guitar. Our selection includes adirondack topped classics, a special elderly instruments 45th anniversary model.
Gibson acoustic guitars at wildwood guitars, authorized. This one is signed by renown luthier ren ferguson and crafted from brazilian rosewood and adirondack spruce with a 14 fret neck. Gibson special was built with the same body outline as the l1, but the depth was increased to over 4. Gibson acoustic guitars come in the following styles. The deep body provides a full bass range with crisp and lively treble tones, for a sound thats remarkably balanced across every register. Gibson nick lucas special guitar info flattop flat top. This year, gibson is bringing back this special acoustic in a limited edition model called the nick lucas grande which they dub as a historic onceinalifetime instrument. This historic onceinalifetime limited edition features english walnut. Based off the original nick lucas model from the 1920s, it was the first flattop guitar gibson produced. An extra special edition, the 1960 les paul special double cut reissue features a pair of mean, fiery p90s which create tones ranging from sparkling cleans to. Rich tone music ltd, 6482 broadfield road, sheffield, s8 0xl united kingdom open mon to sat from 10am 5pm. The ren signed label pictured a few posts up dates to.
In the early 1970s tom played with nick lucas and at that time he had lucas autograph the top of this guitar. Iam assuming this is sitka top with maple back and sides. Crumbs cheap suit serenaders and janet kleins parlor boys. The top, back and sides are all constructed from brazilian rosewood. The nick lucas is a deep body model that was introduced in 1927 and was primarily a 6 string guitar. In 24, lucas began recording as a vocalist, and by the time he joined with gibson in 1928, he was the singing troubadour, one of the most popular crooners of the day. Gibson 1977 les paul special 1955 reissue structural issues.
Used gibson nick lucas reissue acoustic electric guitar. A brief history of the gibson nick lucas special nick lucas. Gibson nick lucas reissue brazillian rosewood demo by mash duration. Dolphin guitars gibson nick lucas reissue brazillian rosewood. Gibsons collaboration with nick lucas gave birth to a majestic and powerful model. Gibson nick lucas koa elite honey burst guitar village. Gorgeous gibson 1991 nick lucas, limited run of beautiful flameycurly hawaiian koa wood. Buy the gibson nick lucas special and get free delivery. Gibson nick lucas guitar discontinued from catalog in 1938 with the last guitars being shipped in 1941. 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. Also known as parlor guitars, the smaller bodies of these gibson models produce a brighter tone. What is the value andor history of my nick lucas guitars.
Gibson l100 nick lucas custom limited edition used 2014. Gibson custom shop commemorating one of the most iconic race car drivers in. It is of typical form in a dark sunburst finish with a faux tortoiseshell pickguard. The nick lucas special pictured below dates from the late 20s. View the selection of gibson acoustic inventory guitars currently available at wildwood guitars online music store. May 30, 2015 the collection includes some other gibson models including a j160e, several gibson lucas guitars, a martin 00045, his galliano and an orpheum signature archtop. Gibson limited edition nick lucas koa elite duration. Oh well, one of them was the wizard of the frets and the other guy may have been. Gibson nick lucas l00 reissue harry and jeanie west.
While a designated section of the company dubbed a custom shop wasnt started until 1986, gibson was always willing to work with artists from the 1920s through the the 1950s to create a special oneoff request, such as the nick lucas model, roy smeck stage deluxe, or technically the les paul a signature instrument for none other. Gibson limited edition nick lucas special demo at gak youtube. It is a guitar as might have been played by the wizard of the frets himself. First shown in the gibson catalog in 1928, but was first available during 1927.
The result was the nick lucas special which had a deeper body to accommodate his complex playing style which required more upfront lower frequencies. Whenever the topic of great sounding guitars comes up, the gibson nick lucas special always gets cited as one of the best. A 1935 gibson nick lucas special acoustic guitar,serial no. From the front, the nick lucas special has the silhouette of an l00 but. Jul 23, 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. If you think small body guitars cant project, you need to hear this one. The gibson nick lucas offers you a madagascar rosewood fingerboard with motherofpearl inlays matching the original pattern and size. 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. I hope someone will be able to provide me with some information regarding a 1977 gibson les paul special 1955 reissue guitar that im considering on purchasing. The model went through numerous changes between 1928 and 1934. Gibson icon nick lucas signature acoustic guitar musicians. Gibson lseries guitars and the nick lucas special guitar. Hi, i am looking to get an acoustic similar to the 19301933 gibson nick lucas special.
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 gibsons v necks. Like most of gibson s other budget models, the les paul special was produced in a tv yellow finish, which was made by gibson as a finish that would look good on black and white television. The guitar was developed in consultation with nick lucas, a popular singer and guitarist of the 1920s and 1930s. Unfollow gibson vintage reissue to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Nick lucas guitars changed spec pretty much constantly so dating them from a photo to within a year or so is fairly easy. This gibson nick lucas special was made in 1929 and for many years it belonged to tom marion, a fine guitarist who is perhaps best known for playing with r.
The nick lucas acoustic icon guitar is supplied with a customfitted case, and a certificate of authenticity. To help answer general questions about a vintage nick lucas gibson go here. Gibson nick lucas limited acoustic guitar sunburst finish. An extraspecial edition, the 1960 les paul special double cut reissue features a pair of mean, fiery p90s which create tones ranging from sparkling cleans to. Gibson custom 1960 les paul special double cut reissue vos with case anything you throw at it, this les paul can handle. Buy the gibson nick lucas grande 2016 and get free delivery. This guitar has a uniquely strong midrange paired with exceptional string to string separation making it a great choice for fingerpicking and strumming alike. Plays and sounds fantastic, with original hard case. 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. It is signed on the back to my friend nick morro from your friend nick. Made in bozeman usa 1990 rosewood, bone nut table spruce rosewood fingerboard, 45 mm round with a slight radius, fairly thick. The gibson nick lucas model acoustic has some unique properties that combine to produce a very special instrument with outstanding tonal. The collection includes some other gibson models including a j160e, several gibson lucas guitars, a martin 00045, his galliano and an orpheum signature archtop.
1606 1041 1339 1248 810 1280 424 848 764 1351 760 1659 436 1346 1509 1440 1243 431 713 541 748 141 234 804 412 89 1464 232 723 829 1369 1083 636 1161 1054 478 296 1039 696