The very first Gibson artist model, with a deep body and a big sound to match

Nick Lucas was one of the most popular American entertainers in the world in the 1920s. Known as The Crooning Troubadour, he performed on the vaudeville circuit, played solo and also played jazz with big bands, played command performances for European royalty, and was among the very first musicians to play and record guitar solos. He was also one of the first radio stars to perform with a guitar, and his recordings influenced the likes of Merle Travis. Today, his artistry is recognized as contributing to the popularity of the guitar, which is perfect for vocal accompaniment and an excellent solo instrument. Frank Campbell, Gibson’s General Sales Manager at the time, approached Lucas and tried to convince him to switch to playing Gibson guitars. Lucas said he would–if Gibson would build one to his specifications, and Gibson readily agreed. The result was the Nick Lucas Special, which was introduced in 1926 and was Gibson’s first artist signature model. One of the things that Lucas requested was a compact but deeper body for better bass response. The Nick Lucas Special went through a range of variations in body woods, bridges, and other features, but they all had a deeper body in common, which contributes to the model’s unique voice, which is rich and surprisingly full and complex for a small-bodied instrument.

Now, Gibson Custom is proud to introduce the 1929 Nick Lucas Special Light Aged. Based on those early artist models, the mahogany body has a similar shape as the Gibson L-00, but it is significantly deeper, with an approximate 4.082” body depth at the head and 4.52” depth at the tail. The bound body features multi-ply top binding with gold sparkle and multi-ply back binding. The top is thermally aged red spruce, and the L-2 style rosette also features gold sparkle, which is one of the visual hallmarks of the Nick Lucas Special. The mahogany neck joins the body at the 12th fret and has a C-shaped profile. The bound rosewood fretboard is equipped with 20 frets and is adorned with mother-of-pearl Nick Lucas inlays with engraved details. Gold Waverly tuners with ivoroid oval buttons are installed on the headstock, which also features a vintage-style “The Gibson” logo in mother-of-pearl. The rosewood rectangular open slot bridge has a bone saddle, and the nut and bridge pins are also bone. The Argentine Grey finish features Light Aging from the artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. The 1929 Nick Lucas Special Light Aged comes packed in a red line-style hardshell case. Here’s your opportunity to own one of the most distinctive-sounding acoustic guitars that Gibson has ever produced–a small-bodied masterpiece with serious depth and a big sound to match.

The very first Gibson artist model, with a deep body and a big sound to match

Nick Lucas was one of the most popular American entertainers in the world in the 1920s. Known as The Crooning Troubadour, he performed on the vaudeville circuit, played solo and also played jazz with big bands, played command performances for European royalty, and was among the very first musicians to play and record guitar solos. He was also one of the first radio stars to perform with a guitar, and his recordings influenced the likes of Merle Travis. Today, his artistry is recognized as contributing to the popularity of the guitar, which is perfect for vocal accompaniment and an excellent solo instrument. Frank Campbell, Gibson’s General Sales Manager at the time, approached Lucas and tried to convince him to switch to playing Gibson guitars. Lucas said he would–if Gibson would build one to his specifications, and Gibson readily agreed. The result was the Nick Lucas Special, which was introduced in 1926 and was Gibson’s first artist signature model. One of the things that Lucas requested was a compact but deeper body for better bass response. The Nick Lucas Special went through a range of variations in body woods, bridges, and other features, but they all had a deeper body in common, which contributes to the model’s unique voice, which is rich and surprisingly full and complex for a small-bodied instrument.

Now, Gibson Custom is proud to introduce the 1929 Nick Lucas Special Light Aged. Based on those early artist models, the mahogany body has a similar shape as the Gibson L-00, but it is significantly deeper, with an approximate 4.082” body depth at the head and 4.52” depth at the tail. The bound body features multi-ply top binding with gold sparkle and multi-ply back binding. The top is thermally aged red spruce, and the L-2 style rosette also features gold sparkle, which is one of the visual hallmarks of the Nick Lucas Special. The mahogany neck joins the body at the 12th fret and has a C-shaped profile. The bound rosewood fretboard is equipped with 20 frets and is adorned with mother-of-pearl Nick Lucas inlays with engraved details. Gold Waverly tuners with ivoroid oval buttons are installed on the headstock, which also features a vintage-style “The Gibson” logo in mother-of-pearl. The rosewood rectangular open slot bridge has a bone saddle, and the nut and bridge pins are also bone. The Argentine Grey finish features Light Aging from the artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. The 1929 Nick Lucas Special Light Aged comes packed in a red line-style hardshell case. Here’s your opportunity to own one of the most distinctive-sounding acoustic guitars that Gibson has ever produced–a small-bodied masterpiece with serious depth and a big sound to match.

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Highlights

Deep depth mahogany body
Mahogany neck with C profile
Neck joins the body at the 12th fret
Rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl Nick Lucas inlays with engraved details
Gold sparkle top binding and rosette
Gold Waverly tuners with ivoroid oval buttons

Caractéristiques

Corps

Dos Mahogany

Filet Gold Sparkle Multi-ply Top, Multi-ply Back, and Single-ply Fretboard

Finition du corps Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Corps Mahogany

Forme du corps L-00

Styles de corps Small Body

Barrages Traditional Scalloped X-bracing

Eclisses Mahogany

Table Thermally Aged Red Spruce

Manche

Matériau de la touche Rosewood

Radius de la touche 304.8mm / 12.0in

Nombre de frettes 20

Frettes Standard

Incrustations Mother-of-Pearl Nick Lucas

Jonction corps/manche Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hot Hide Glue

Matériau du manche Mahogany

Matériau du sillet de tete Bone

Largeur du sillet de tete 43.82mm / 1.73in

Profil C

Diapason 628.65mm / 24.75in

Hardware

Chevalet Rosewood; Sloped Rectangle, Open Slot

Chevilles du cordier Bone

Pickguard None

Matériau du chevalet Bone

Boutons de sangle Cream Endpin

Tige de réglage Truss Rod Adjustable

Cache Truss Rod Single Ply Black Bell

Placage des Mécaniques Gold

Mécaniques Gold Waverly with Ivoroid Oval Button

Divers

Accessoires Certificate of Authenticity Booklet

Model: CSSBNL29AGLA

Etuis Period-correct Pre-War Red Line Hardshell

Headstock Inlay The Gibson Logo in Mother-of-Pearl

Taille des cordes .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053

Gibson Custom 1929 Nick Lucas Special Reissue, Light Aged, Argentine Grey

Name: Gibson Custom 1929 Nick Lucas Special Reissue, Light Aged, Argentine Grey
Brand: Gibson Custom
SKU: CSSBNL29AGLA
Price: 10199.00 EUR
Availability: InStock