Gibson L-5 1937, Sunburst

$9,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Archtop Guitars
Brand	Gibson
Model	L-5
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GA567-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1937
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Maple/Ebony
Bridge Material	Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Original Grover Imperials
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.914" - 0.978"
Scale Length	25"
Nut Width	1.714"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.071"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	N
Electronics	N/A
Case	OHSC
Modifications/Repairs	Factory refin (Likely in the 60s), replaced bridge, re-fret, replaced pick guard

Description

This 1937 Gibson L-5 is a remarkable piece of archtop history—built during Gibson’s golden era and still full of life. It has all the hallmarks of a great pre-war L-5: carved spruce top, maple back and sides, and that unmistakable, punchy tone that made it a favorite among jazz players. What makes this one especially interesting is the factory refinish it received likely sometime in the 1950s. It still shows off its vintage character but with a cleaner look that’s part of its story. Warm and responsive, this L-5 is the kind of guitar that inspires every time you pick it up. Check out the Specs tab for the full modification history. Includes a 50's brown Lifton hardshell case.

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