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Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body

Gibson L-5 1947, Sunburst

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InstrumentHollow and Semi-Hollow Body
BrandGibson
ModelL-5
FinishSunburst
SKUGE2617-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1947
Body MaterialSpruce/Maple
Finish MaterialNitro
Neck/FingerboardMaple/Rosewood
Radius12"
Weight6.6 lbs
TunersOriginal
Scale Length25.5"
Nut Width1.725"
Neck ProfileD
Neck Thickness0.925" - 1.020"
ElectronicsBartolini Floating Pickup
Pickup Impedance8.8k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Y
CaseVintage Gretsch Case
Modifications/RepairsRefret, Bridge replaced with Tune-O-Matic (original Brazilian Rosewood included in case), new pickguard and Bartolini floating pickup installed (McCarty style pickup pickguard included in case)

The exemplar for top-of-the-line in 1947, this L-5 harkens back to the time of big bands and big cities, and the jazz music that filled the busy air. This guitar has an incredibly lush, mellow tone with its Bartolini floating pickup, equipped with flat wounds, it sounds just as great unplugged. Its action and playability is buttery thanks to a refret and Tune-O-Matic bridge. Cosmetically, it show normal wear for its age with checking, small dings, surface scratches, edge chipping and compression marks, but on the whole remains in outstanding shape. Be the envy of your big band with this '47 L-5.

Includes Vintage Gretsch hard shell case.

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