Instrument Details
1949 Gibson L-5 Birdseye Maple/Spruce
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- Specs
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- Status
- Sold
- Brand
- Gibson
- Product Year
- 1949
- Model
- L-5
- Serial #
- A-3203
- New/Preowned
- Preowned
- SKU
- 4521
- Condition
- Excellent Usual finish checking for vintage Gibson, slight dinging near the pickguard and lower bout below the bridge. Some swirling and buckle rash on the back. Light fret wear.
- Body Type(s)
- Large, Archtop
- Back & Sides
- Maple
- Top
- Spruce
- Neck Wood
- Maple - Flamed - 3 Piece
- Bridge
- Rosewood - Adjustable
- Top Trim
- 6 Ply Celluloid
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Bindings
- Celluloid
- Fret Markers
- MOP Block
- Frets to Body
- 14
- Headplate
- Ebony
- Headstock Inlay
- Builder Logo
- Body Bindings
- Celluloid
- Tuners
- Kluson
- Tuner Finish
- Antique Gold
- Cutaway
- None
- Pickguard
- Tortoise Style
- Pickup
- None, we can install one, ask about options
- Body Length
- 20.25 in
- Upper Bout
- 12 in
- Lower Bout
- 16.5 in
- Body Depth Heel
- 3 in
- Body Depth Tail
- 3 in
- Scale Length
- 25.4 in
- Scale Length (mm)
- 645.2 mm
- Nut Width
- 1.68 in
- Nut Width (mm)
- 42.7 mm
- String Spacing
- 2.06 in
- String Spacing (mm)
- 52.3 mm
- Weight
- 0 lb. 0 oz.
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- Description
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The Gibson L-5 is the genisis of great archtop guitars, it was the forerunner to the extremely popular Super-400, and inspired many changes in the way archtops were built. The L-5 was one of the first archtops to have a fully carved top and back, producing great tone and clarity. With its slightly smaller body, this L-5 has a bit more brighter tone and is easier to hold than its sibling the Super-400. This 1949 L-5 in Birdseye Maple and Spruce is in great shape with only slight wear on the top and back, incredibly impressive shape for its age. Tonally this guitar is smooth and buttery in the midrange with a bright and bell like treble section, all reined in with a tight and controlled bass strings.
This L-5 is great fun to play, and in incredible shape for its years. Many people think Gibson perfected the archtop design, and this one really does that notion justice. 
The world famous Gibson L-5 has been a favorite among Jazz players for generations. This one plays great and the neck is amazing. It's in great condition too. - Accessories
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