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• Videos • From the graceful Venetian cutaway to pearl and abalone inlays on an inky ebony fretboard, this awesome archtop is truly a sight to behold. Features a gold-plated, individually fingered jazz tailpiece and a fully adjustable saddle with a pearl-inlaid ebony bridge base. The BJB floating pickup with gold cover is mounted to the pickguard rather than the neck for a smooth, mellow tone without feedback. The sleek, lightweight peghead design results in a remarkably well-balanced instrument. These appointments, coupled with unbelievably lush and sophisticated tone, make this among the finest production carved tops available. Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options. Holy Hand Grenades Batman The Le Grande is my first archtop guitar that I will keep for a long time and I could not be happier.
Excellent sounding, playing and looking guitar. Was able to get a.
The Le Grande is my first archtop guitar that I will keep for a long time and I could not be happier. Excellent sounding, playing and looking guitar. Was able to get a 2011 Le Grand for ~$7K new in 2015, less than half off. Minor cosmetic issue and the pick guard was loose, easily repaired by our local Gibson repair shop. Clean clear sound that projects nicely without amplification. Amplified, sweet jazzy tones.
Low consistent action and setup by the factory surprisingly well. Not an inexpensive guitar, before buying the Le Grande I purchased a D'Angelico EX59 new release and returned it due to poor electronics (pickup selector switch was super cheap and just spun around), weak pickups and buzzing frets. Sad because it played remarkably well, sounded great and was drop dead gorgeous.
If opportunity knocks and you have opportunity and where with all to buy the Le Grande, do it. I don't think you will be dissatisfied. I have not had it long enough to know what it can really do, but am looking forward to giving it a good go of it. Comments about Gibson Custom Le Grande Electric Guitar: I have played for 45 years, nothing I have ever handled can touch this instrument. The action is efforless, especially when you don't feel up to a couple of hours of scales and excercises. The tone is warm and clear; simply beautiful. The workmanship is superior, finish flawless.
If your expecting a Strat, Tele, LP, Carvin Custom, etc. Look elswhere. If however, you are looking for an outstanding custom gutar for less than $50,000 buy this box. Comments about Gibson Custom Le Grande Electric Guitar: The Le Grande is my first archtop guitar that I will keep for a long time and I could not be happier.
Excellent sounding, playing and looking guitar. Was able to get a 2011 Le Grand for ~$7K new in 2015, less than half off. Minor cosmetic issue and the pick guard was loose, easily repaired by our local Gibson repair shop. Clean clear sound that projects nicely without amplification.