2001 Gibson Le Grand * the Ultimate Jazz Box * COA for sale in Canton, Georgia

$8,995

2001 Gibson Le Grand : Gibson Custom Shop / Historic
Serial #: 23211xx3, Orange Custom Shop Label. Brown Oval inspection label signed by Jim W.Hutchins, November 12th, 2001.
Finish: Translucent Amber, nitrocellulose lacquer
Body size at lower bout:17" Body depth: 3" Scale length: 25 1/2" Nut width: 1 11/16"'
Materials: Handcarved bookmatched solid quartersawn Sitka spruce top; solid carved AAA tiger maple back and sides; 3 piece tiger flame neck with walnut centerstripes; solid ebony fingerboard with Super 400 style block fingerboard inlay; Super 400 style split diamond peghead with Gibson logo and block-and-wedges inlay on the back; deluxe 7-ply body binding, 5-ply peghead and fingerboard binding, 3 ply back binding, bound f-holes, solid bone nut.
Hardware: 100% original hardware includes gold adjustable finger tailpiece; solid ebony bridge with pearl inlay in base; gold Gibson Deluxe tuners; gold floating Gibson BJB ( Bruce J Bolan ) mini humbucking pickup with volume control and endpin jack; quintuple-bound tortoise pickguard; engraved truss rod cover.
Introduced in 1993, Gibson's Le Grand model draws inspiration from the two most highly prized archtops of the 20th century. The direct successor to the legendary Johnny Smith model, the LeGrande features the comfy, slightly slimmed 3" body, and warm, X-braced soundboard of its famed predecessor. And from the classic L-5, the Le Grand borrows the long 25 1/2" scale for snap and projection, as well as the nimble 1 11/16" fingerboard. The result is an instrument that combines the best of Gibson's most influential acoustic archtop guitars.
This beautiful example is crafted from exceptionally vibrant tiger flame maple, chevron bookmatched on the back, sides and neck. The solid quartersawn Sitka spruce soundboard is so finely grained that the annular rings are virtually invisible at the centerseam. The gleaming gold hardware is 100% original, and includes the adjustable finger tailpiece, tune-o-matic bridge, and classic BJB floating mini humbucking pickup, as used on the Citation, Kalamazoo Award and other ultra-premium Gibson archtops. Even the fingerboard inlays command attention, with technicolor Paua abalone inserts bisecting creamy white pearl borders.
Maintained meticulously by the Original Owner, the guitar is free of pick, buckle, thumb or fingerboard wear, and sports a gorgeous RARE Translucent Amber Finish. Very light Gold discoloration on BJB pickup from palm of original owner's hand. Action is smooth and low over a gentle D profile neck, with fine high original medium jumbo fretwork on a solid ebony fingerboard. The voice is rich and elegant, with the warmth and sustain one expects from a finely carved, tap-tuned X-braced soundboard.
Produced in vanishingly small numbers, the Le Grand is rarely seen on the vintage market, and as of now has been withdrawn from production altogether. A rare opportunity for player and collector alike, complete with ( COA ) Certificate of Authenticity, Case Candy & upgraded All Leather Gibson/TKL Citation Blue Plush Lined Case.
I purchased this Gibson Le Grand from the Original Owner who bought it New at L & M Music in Chattanooga,Tn.
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