Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar Vintage Sunburst (Used)
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1930s vintage vibe, comfortable small waist, and the sweet resonance of solid spruce.
The Gibson Blues King is an acoustic-electric guitar based on the classic L-00 guitar. The Blues King features an extra-shallow body for warm, balanced tonal response and exceptional playing comfort. Solid spruce top, bubinga back and sides, and rosewood fretboard and bridge. L.R. Baggs Element electronics flawlessly amplify its rich acoustic sound.
Features
- Grover Rotomatic Tuners
- Bone nut and Tusq saddle
- "Big Sky" radiused fingerboard edge
- L.R. Baggs Element electronics
- Distinctive labels
Whether you're a player of old time favorites or your own compositions, this is a guitar that will quickly find its way to your heart.
Blues King Acoustic Guitar Specifications:
- Body
- Body style: L-00 small body
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Bubinga
- Body binding: Single-ply top and back
- Neck
- Species: Mahogany
- Scale: 24-3/4"
- Angle: 3
- Joint: 14
- Profile: V-shape
- Fingerboard:
- Species: Rosewood
- Number of frets: 19
- Inlay: Mother-of-pearl dots
- Nut width: 1.725"
- Peghead angle: 17
- Bridge:
- Bridge: L-00 rectangle
- Pins: White
- Hardware:
- Tuners: Nickel Mini Grover
- Pickguard: Tortoise L-00
- L.R. Baggs Element electronics system
Review Snapshot®
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fun to play (3)
- Good audio (3)
- Good feel (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming (3)
- Practicing (3)
- Recording (3)
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Rich Sound
- Stays In Tune
Cons
Best Uses
- Fingerstyle And Strumming
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
Comments about Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar:
I tried out a martin 000-18 and loved it but i couldnt pass on the blues kings vintage sunburst finish. looks ten times better in person. The neck is not too wide and plays easy and the body is just right, not too big and not too small. Good buy i highly recommend this guitar.
Pros
- Blues
- Consistent
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Guitar
- Rich Sound
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Blues And Jazz
- Great With A C-1000
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Small Venues
Comments about Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar:
I lusted after this guitar for years before I had occasion to buy one. A friend of mine had a 1930s Nick Lucas guitar and that was the sweetest instrument I ever played. This guitar is a reissue of that model. I was disappoointed in it initially, until I put medium guauge strings on it.
Heavier strings really make it sing! I use it on stage fronting a trio with stand-up bass and drums. We frequently play totally acoustic - and this guitar really soars.
With a C-1000 mic I can (and have) played this guitar under every imaginable condition and it always delivers.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Beautiful Blues Tone
- Beautifully Constructed
- COMFORTABLE
- Consistent
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Rich Sound
- Stays In Tune
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
Comments about Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar:
Beautiful blues tone, seems to me much richer for blues than my Martin 000-15, although the Martin is more than adequate for the blues. The Blues King is the best guitar that I'll ever own. It makes me want to explore and learn.
Comments about Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar:
Build quality
Tone
Playability
The Gibson Blues King is an extremely high quality item that appears built to last a lifetime. A product-improved version of 1930s guitars linked to finger-style Blues musicians of that era, it’s just as good for any kind of acoustic guitar music. The depth of sound it produces is amazing for its size, which is perfect for people of medium to small stature. The neck, however, is slightly wider than typical mass-produced acoustics, making it very easy to play chords. As most potential buyers are probably aware, Gibson delivers the guitar with a padded gig bag in lieu of a hard case. This would appear to be a controversial move given comments I've read but it's worth a closer look. What better way to sell a guitar that is probably worth almost twice the price at the low price point? And, while a somewhat gaudy beige color, the gig bag will probably have additional value as a collector's item down the road. If you require a hard case for the Blues King, many cheap and expensive cases fit it well. When you receive your BK, it will need to be set up, as they ship it with the neck loose and saddle high, to prevent damage due to pressure and humidity changes. Have fun. You will like this guitar.
Comments about Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar:
I've been playing over 35 years. My main acoustic has been a '79 Guild F-40 that I bought new thirty years ago. And it is a beautiful and soulful instrument. BUT, there is no way around it, my Blues King is the greatest acoustic guitar I have ever played or owned. Its warm, even tone, light weight and striking appearance are unmatched by any guitar I have ever owned or played.
Comments about Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar:
I don't even play blues, but use this guitar with a pickup in the context of an acoustic folk quartet. This thing has been played and played and still sounds great and performs beautifully. Under even the harshest conditions it stays in tune for me and that's a quality I really appreciate. I've had mine (natural top, no sunburst) for about 10 years, played it to death, received many compliments on the sound, and it's worth more than I paid for it. A gem!
Comments about Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar:
WOW!!! you can feel the warmth from this guitar down to your toes. I'm saving up to get it. Its the most guitar to sit on your lap, and the best sounding acoustic for the price. I can't even play my martin without thinking of how much more i love this guitar.
Comments about Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar:
Two grand on a guitar and no hardshell case? Gibson, have you lost your mind. It's an excellent gig bag but still in all, that's a lot of guitar to be putting into a sack. Ok, that's my only complaint. Beyond that, this guitar is perfection. It's amazingly loud (but not harsh) for it's size. The trait that I like most about it is how even the sound is. Some guitars will be loud on the bass end, the middle or on the high side. This guitar is even all the up and back. I love that about this guitar. It's a pricey guitar but once you play it for a few minutes, you'll see where the extra money went. It's well worth the price and if mine got stolen I'd buy another tomorrow. Yeah, they're that good. If you're serious about getting a small bodied guitar you need to explore this one. And if you're really serious, the price won't bother you in the least. It didn't me. I played it for about an hour in the shop, put it up, walked around the block, went back and played it for about another 15 minutes, went and had lunch and then went back and bought it. You ever pick up a guitar and just know it was built for you? My Blues King was built for me. Good luck looking for yours.Oh, slide! I almost forgot. I'm the suckiest slide player this side of the Mississippi and even I sound "not so terrible" when I put a slide to it. I like ceramic or brass. And once you put the slide on you'll HAVE to explore alternate tunings so you'll learn some new stuff about playing so this guitar will make you a better player if you let it. Ton's of fun!!! Play Play Everyday!!
Comments about Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar:
I bought my Gibson L-OO new in 1994. At that time it came with a hardshell case. I own a Martin M36 but I play the Gibson 90% of the time. I love the comfortable playing small body and the tone it has.It also has plenty of volume for a guitar of its size. I use heavy mediums. No regrets on owning this guitar at all!
Comments about Gibson Blues King Acoustic Guitar:
I worked seven days a week all summer to buy this guitar, but it was absolutly worth it. This guitar looks and sounds amazing. Good action, a beautiful finish and incredible sound have prevented me from putting it down for the last week and a half since I bought it. The guitar arrived with a few minor scratches, but Musician's Friend was very helpful in clearing up the problem in a matter of minutes. Overall, completely worth the price for such a balanced, beautiful little guitar.
