Nashville, TN, United States
About this listing
This 2012 Gibson L-5 Wes Montgomery Custom in Iced Tea Sunburst is a stunning Crimson Series archtop, showcasing Gibson Custom Shop craftsmanship at its finest. Formerly owned by Nashville session guitarist Dino Bradley, it offers exceptional tone, elegance, and playability inspired by one of jazz's most iconic instruments. This guitar features a Crimson Series label signed by Master Luthier James D. Culberson and includes a signed letter from Dino Bradley, the original Crimson Series Certificate of Authenticity, and the original hardshell case (OHSC)For a list of repairs refer to specs tab. Of most important note: carbon fiber headstock repair, 8" side crack between jack and tailpiece, hairline top cracks that are glued.
Body Material: Flamed maple/ Spruce top
Neck/Fingerboard: 3 Piece maple
Tuners: Grover
Weight: 7.2lbs
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1.715"
Neck Profile: C
Neck Depth: 1st fret-0.855" 9th fret-0.970"
Radius: 9.5"
Electronics: Gibson ’57 Classic humbucker
Pickup Impedance: 7.8k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): N
Case: OHSC
Modifications/Repairs: Previously repaired (and quite visible cosmetically) 8" long crack on treble side between input jack and tailpiece, two thin cracks on the top beside the tailpiece repaired. Crack beside fingerboard extension bass side repaired. Head stock break previously repaired with Carbon fiber and refinished, glued hairline crack extending from tone knob
Condition Notes: Given the extensive repair this guitar has had, it is structurally stable and in good playing condition. There is normal play wear on the pickguard with very minor dings and scratches throughout. Finish check on top through tone pot.
Price$9,000
+ $125 Shipping
