This 2001 L-5CES Wes Montgomery is a powerhouse, elegantly appointed and set up for glassy playability. Maple body with Spruce top, ’57 Classic PAF humbucker plus gold hardware, and being from 2001 this has Jim Hutchins‘ signature at the label. Looking for a classic Gibson L-5? The Wes Montgomery will do quite nicely.
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I played in my high school jazz band and Wes Montgomery was one of my heroes back then. That big fat sound that he had, his wonderful octave melodies, inspired me along with millions of others. This Gibson L-5 Wes Montgomery model embodies everything he was about. 
Classic warm and round response, and a slick setup, makes for an effortless jazz box experience. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.688 in |
| String Spacing | 2.063 in |
| Woods | Spruce, Maple - Flamed |
This 2001 L-5CES Wes Montgomery is a powerhouse, elegantly appointed and set up for glassy playability. Maple body with Spruce top, '57 Classic PAF humbucker plus gold hardware, and being from 2001 this has Jim Hutchins' signature at the label
I played in my high school jazz band and Wes Montgomery was one of my heroes back then. That big fat sound that he had, his wonderful octave melodies, inspired me along with millions of others
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