A "left for dead" 1935 Gibson L-50 gets a second life at the hands of a skilled luthier — transformed with a new cutaway, a Mojotone hum-cancelling P-90, and a reshaped neck into a uniquely playable and sonically stunning instrument. Scott Ulrichs chronicles the serendipitous discovery and remarkable resurrection of this one-of-a-kind archtop.
There Is Always More to Discover.
Continue reading this article and get Online Reading Access to The ToneQuest Report®—in-depth conversations, critical reviews and firsthand experience from respected players, builders and craftsmen.
Already a subscriber?