Details
This Gibson Wes Montgomery L-5CES was built in 2009 and it’s in excellent structural and cosmetic condition and shows just the slightest signs of having been played. The back has some light surface wear that doesn’t show in the photos. The frets have almost no wear and the pickup cover and pickguard are nearly untouched. There is no tarnish to the gold parts.
The Gibson L-5 Wes Montgomery has long been a favorite with jazz players, who rarely use the rear or "lead" pickup on an archtop anyway. Without the added weight of that second pickup sitting right next to the bridge, these Wes Montgomery models have a more satisfying acoustic response with a rich, round plugged in tone. The original case is in similar condition. Includes the COA.
A classy jazz archtop in stunning condition.
Specs
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Back sides
Solid Carved Maple
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Binding
White Multi-ply
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Bracing
Tone Bars
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Cutaway
Yes
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Electronics
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 Laminated Maple/Walnut
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Neck shape
C
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Nut width
1 11/16"
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Pickup type
Gibson '57 Classic (n)
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Scale length
25.25"
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Top material
Solid Carved Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Schaller M6 Gold
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Year
2009
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
22809001
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SKU
GIBL5WM-22809001
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UPC
120978
