An Inexpensive & Excellent Gibson L5 Alternative! | A Great Way To Test Out The Size | Guitar Review

In this video, I show you the perfect guitar to try if you are thinking about buying a Gibson L5 and are unsure about the larger body size. This is a Samick JZ3 LaSalle. The dimensions are nearly identical to the L5 except these are $7,000 to $12,000 cheaper than the Gibson. Since the L5 is considered the premier jazz guitar, a lot of guys buy them and they are unhappy because they didn't realize the 17" body would be so hard to play. The big body style unleashes an awesome tone that has a lot of warmth and resonance which makes it great for most jazz situations. I have been really impressed by how close these Samicks feel and sound compared to the real thing. I am selling this one so if you're interested email me at Rich@guitarcollege.com. Also, leave me a comment and let me know how you like it! Thanks for watching!

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About Rich:
Originally from the L.A. area, Rich has been playing professionally and teaching guitar for over thirty years. His education includes years of college and private instruction with a variety of teachers including Mitch Holder, Ted Greene, Joe Pass, and Charlie Shoemake to name a few. He feels education is a continuing process, there's always more to learn. Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Howard Roberts, Ted Greene, and Larry Carleton have all influenced his playing.

Rich wrote three books for a major publisher Dale Zdenek/ Belwin Mills/Columbia providing him the opportunity to work with other great artists/authors like Tommy Tedesco, Joe Diorio, and Ted Greene. After teaching at GIT/Musicians Institute, in Hollywood, CA, for three years he developed and published his own home study guitar school type curriculum available on his website www.GuitarCollegeLibrary.com which has helped over ten thousand students improve their playing.

Rich has won honorable mentions and awards in songwriting and served as president of the Ventura County Producers and Songwriters Guild. Touring for three years with "Dick Clark's Good Old Rock and Roll Show" he had the opportunity to perform with Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Little Anthony, and many other great, old-time rock and rollers.

After moving his family to the Yosemite/Fresno area he taught guitar and directed the jazz band at Fresno Pacific University for two years. Being a well-rounded player, Rich is comfortable playing a variety of styles including jazz (his favorite), blues, rock, fusion, country, and solo fingerstyle. He performs at local venues in a number of different scenarios; as a solo guitarist, with his jazz trio or quartet or smooth jazz quintet. At home in his studio, he is continually producing new lessons for YouTube and www.GuitarCollegeLibrary.com.

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