Details
This is a one-owner, all original L-5 except for the pickguard and pickup covers, replaced by Gary Brauer (the original covers and mounting screws succumbed to oxidation caused by the off-gassing of the original celluloid 'guard as it deteriorated). Original frets show only light wear, which suggests the owner had a light touch as this L-5 has been played so it shows light finish dings and scuffs here and there. With the exception of the original pickguard, it is free of many of the issues you often see on Gibsons from this period: there is only a little light checking to the lacquer, mostly on the back, and the multi-ply binding is still tightly glued with no signs of cracking or shrinkage. For a 50+ years old Gibson that has been played, it's in exceptional condition. Comes with the original hardshell case, with Gibson's instructional booklet plus a packet full of Gibson flat picks and even the key to the case.
Specs
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Back sides
Carved Maple Back
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Binding
White
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Bracing
Tone Bars
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Bridge
Adjustable Ebony
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Cutaway
Yes
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Inlay
Pearl Blocks
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Neck material
5-Piece Figured Maple
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Neck shape
C
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Nut width
1 11/16"
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Pickup type
Original Gibson Humbuckers (stamped)
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Scale length
25.5"
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Top material
Carved Solid Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Original Kluson Sealfast
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Year
1974
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
503534
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SKU
GIBL5CES-503534
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UPC
121088
