In last week's post (see below), I wrote about Nick Lucas and the guitar Gibson made to his specifications: the Nick Lucas Special. As I noted in the article, Nick Lucas Specials are among the most sought after vintage guitars among players and collectors today. The orginal Specials, manufactured by Gibson from 1926 to 1941, are very hard to come by these days, and if you are able to find one, chances are you would not be able to afford it!But there is good News! The Gibson Company has recently produced a limited reissue of the Nick Lucas, in its Acoustic Icon series, that is faithful to the original specs of the Nick Lucas Special. The thing that really set this guitar apart from all other acoustics was the deeper body (4" at the neck, 4 5/8" at the end pin). Read Norman Blakes comments about the acoustical benefits of this in last week's post below. Also, the back and sides were made from hand-selected figured Eastern hard rock maple at a time when mahogany bodies were the norm. Another great feature was the carefully radiused (slightly arched) AAA grade solid Sitka spruce top to give the top more tension and better projection.
Although a vintage Special would be preferred by many players, one great thing about going with the new Gibson Nick Lucas is that you start off everything new--with perfect action and saddle height--and everything is covered by a great Gibson warranty! And if you buy from Musician's Friend, you'll never find a lower price. I have purchased a number of instruments from Musician's Friend, and have been completely happy with them all. And they offer free shipping and an excellent no-hassle return policy. For more details about the Gibson Nick Lucas, just click on the link below:
Gibson Icon Nick Lucas Signature Acoustic Guitar Vintage Sunburst
