Details
The L-4 has been part of the Gibson line in one form or another since 1912 but the cutaway L-4C might be the best of variation of them all. These were the slightly smaller-bodied younger brother to the L-5s of that era, with a 16” lower as opposed to the 17” on the L-5. This example was made in 1960 and it’s in excellent condition. It does look like it once had a larger truss rod cover because there is a small, filled screw hole just above the current cover. The Florentine cutaway not only looks great, it also provides easy access to the upper frets for single note lines. Apart from the missing pickguard, this guitar is all original, including the Kluson tuning machines and tailpiece. This is a loud, sweet-sounding archtop that would be great for acoustic swing band rhythm. Includes a recent hardshell case.
Specs
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Back sides
Maple
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Binding
Celluloid
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Bracing
Tone Bars
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Bridge
Rosewood
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Cutaway
Yes
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Fingerboard
Rosewood
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Finish
Lacquer
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Frets to body
14
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Nut width
1 11/16"
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Scale length
24 7/8"
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Top material
Solid Carved Spruce
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Total frets
19
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Tuners
Original Kluson
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Year
1960
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Case type
Hardshell
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Serial number
5076 (FON R7742-23
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SKU
GIBL4C-5076
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UPC
142021
