Gibson 1937 L-00 Acoustic Guitar  

Okay so one of my bud's bought this thing for its Vintage Appeal...I have a 1932 K-11 Kalamazoo and this thing doesn't touch it. The Kalamazoo is like a gift from God to a blues player; slide and everything, but this thing is like a Sheryl Crow pop stars acoustic....I know Kalamazoos are hard to find but come on Gibson, you can do WAY better

I decided on the Legend Series 1937 L-00 after trying several small-bodied guitars considered ideal for playing country and delta blues(the RJ signature, the Blues King, luthier-made copies of the L-00 and L-1, Stellas and luthier-made copies of Stellas, etc.), and this guitar came the closest to nailing the vintage tone I was looking for: thumpy bass, rich mids, singing highs, but with an uncomplicated tone and a quick decay. In a pinch, I have sold every other guitar I've ever owned, but this one will be in my estate at my death (or maybe buried along with me). That said, as great a guitar as it is, I do think it's way overpriced. Who cares that the tool marks are the same as on Lee Roy Parnell's guitar? Why must Gibson scour the finish to impart an "antique" look? I can make my own dings and scratches, thank you.