GIBSON L-5 CES, 1973 |
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sunburst, the queen of
jazz-archtops, directly purchased from the original
owner, country singer-guitarist-bassist Bob Tucker (Emmett, Idaho), who used it for
more than 25 years as his main instrument. This guitar
has not the 'volute' on the headstock-back, which was
introduced by Gibson only in '74 on the top-quality
instruments, L-5, Super 400, Byrdland and Johnny Smith.
Features are those of the most respected archtops: after
the late 60s laminated maple back, early 70s L-5s went
back to two-piece solid maple back, hand carved, just
like the spruce top, with a rounded cutaway. The neck is
made of three pieces of flamed maple, the back of the
headstock is painted black (of course), and the tuners
are the classic Kluson 'Seal Fast'. The original finish
is a '70s-typical 'pick-shaped' sunburst, and is in very
fine condition, with a little checking, and some minor
ding: The heavy country-style belt-buckle has left some
scratch on the back, and the other signs of wear are on
the sides of the neck, next to the perfect ebony
fretboard, with original frets that have recently been
polished. Pickups are the classic Patent # humbuckers,
knobs are 'sombrero' style, and the ebony bridge has its
base inlaid with pearl. Hardware gold-plating is very
well conserved, and a little wear is shown only on the
side of the tailpiece under player's arm. In other words,
this is a 100% original guitar, which sound and plays
perfectly. And, yes, it has its original black hardshell
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