The only pure acoustic arch top ever built at Gibson Montana.

Based on the original Gibson LC7, this acoustic archtop sports a hand-carved solid Sitka spruce top, hand-carved solid flamed maple back, and solid flamed maple sides. Parallelogram inlays on the bound rosewood fretboard join a bound headstock, fully multibound body, layered pickguard, tulip tuners, and classic trapeze tailpiece to provide elegant visual appeal. Very few of these guitars are made, all of them under the direct supervision of master luthier Ren Ferguson. 25-1/2" scale and X bracing deliver surprising snap and volume with unsurpassed tonal integrity.

Gibson L7-C Acoustic Archtop Guitar Features:

• Hand-carved solid Sitka spruce top
• Hand-carved solid flamed maple back
• Solid flamed maple sides
• Bound rosewood fretboard with parallelogram inlays
• Bound headstock
• Fully bound body
• Layered pickguard
• Tulip tuners
• Classic trapeze tailpiece
• X-pattern bracing
• 25-1/2" scale
• 1-23/32" nut width

Gibson L7-C Acoustic Archtop Guitar Includes:

• case

It looks sweet because it IS sweet. Make it yours today. We guarantee it will be your favorite guitar ever.

Gibson L7-C Acoustic Archtop Guitar

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Posted by Dr. Dave from Ho.TX. on Aug 29, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Alternative, Country

I have what was sold as a 2nd the only problem I found was USA stamp not to deep in the head. The action was high. I replaced the bridge, but I think it was a good value for my guitar. If you have the cash to lay out I think it is well made.

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aging

Posted by Billy Davenport from Juneau, Ak. on Feb 21, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: home collector, more of a frustrated luthier

Reviewer's Play Style: anything that sounds good to the ear

These do not achieve their full tone for a number of years of age, to compare a 40s guitar to it is nickles and dimes. I've been impressed with just a years aging tone improvement on my new copy. I suspect the tone will not peak for another four years at least. It's called aging folks, you cannot expect it to sound like a 40's model overnight or right off the shelve. These things improve mightily with time because of the natural woods and finish.

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Posted by Rio from Los Angeles, CA on Aug 14, 2008

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist, part -time pro

Reviewer's Play Style: classical, pop, slack key, comping style

Intrument I played was Gibson's 1940's L-5 new "re-issue" guitar, which was about $5,000 brand new. I compared the new Gibson L-5 to a vintage Gibson L7-c at the same store. Almost all old guitars end up having neck/fret jobs and cracks. The vintage (late 1940's) Gibson L7-C was quite overpriced, had vertical cracks on the soundboard, was warped, and could not stay in tune. It would have required an estimated $1,500 or more to make it decent. At this level, I'd rather buy a new Gibson L7-c which can be adjusted quickly. Yes, you may not get that great "vintage sound", but sounding flat and out of adjustment for the sake of owning "vintage", may be self-defeating.

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Buy an old one

Posted by badjazz from Honolulu, HI on Jan 12, 2008

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist / Former Pro

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz / Swing / Big Band

Played a few of these, and none of them sound very good. They look great, but the tops/bracing just feel way to heavy. Almost like Gibson is more worried about avoiding warranty repairs than creating a great guitar. For this price, you can get the nicest late 1940s L-7 out there that will blow this modern version away.

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