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Gibson CL-30, tell me about it.......


TheSkyIsCrying

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I own one - and I LOVE it!!!

It was my first "big guitar purchase" in 1999. I was prepared to hit $1800, possibly more. Been mostly under $400 guitars to that point, but I hit about 30 yrs and decided I needed a great acoustic.

I have about 12 guitars or so - If I live to 80 yrs old, I am certain I will still own my CL-30. I even thought I should play a Martin, but when I tried the CL-30 after looking at Martins and Taylors and Gibsons and Guilds, I decided to get it. I check on EBay every so often, for $800 I sometimes consider getting a scond one.

If you get to play it first, I don't see how anyone wouldn't think it's a bargain at $800. For some reason, I guess because it's not a "classic model" like a J-45 or J200, they must get overlooked. I also read a Vintage Guitar magazine article said that one reason they were dicontinued is they were not "Gibson" enough.


I guess I paid about $1200 or $1300 new back in 99, it was a great deal then, IMO. $800 now is an even better deal.

Acoustics are very subjective, they can differ from one to another of the same model, so make sure you try it. Maybe it won;t suit what your looking for, but I could not be happier.:thu:

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