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Archtop Guitars

Gibson L-5 CES 1978, Natural

$11,000.00
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BrandGibson
TypeL-5 CES
SKUGA480-A
HandednessRight
Body MaterialSpruce/ Maple
Finish MaterialNitro
Neck/FingerboardMaple/ Ebony
Radius12"
Weight7.8lbs
TunersOriginal Kluson
Scale Length25.5"
Nut Width1.707"
Neck ProfileC
Neck Thickness.824"- .936"
ElectronicsOriginal Pickups (Replacement covers), Original Pots
Pickup ImpedanceNeck - 7.6k; Bridge -7.5k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)N
CaseVintage Case (broken latch)
Modifications/RepairsReplacement pickup covers, replacement bridge wheels, replacement pickguard, repaired top crack

Gibson's premier archtop, and the first guitar to feature f-holes. The L-5 was a success during the big-band era, but found prominence in the hands of jazz, blues, country, and rock players equally. This model features replacement pickup covers, replacement bridge wheels, a replacement pickguard, and a repaired top crack. The golden finish has aged beautifully, and it plays well and sounds fantastic. Includes a vintage hardshell case (which is missing one latch).

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