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While Gibson is best known for its flattops, the company originally began by making archtop guitars, mandolins, banjos, and more. Among these, the L-5 was produced in 1922 and reigned as the company's flagship model. While the Super 400 was released in 1934, it lost its top-of-the-line status, but it remained a top-of-the-line model. While the 17-inch pickup is more common today, the original model featured a 16-inch pickup. This instrument is a "1934 L-5" manufactured to the 1934 specifications. This used item was manufactured in 1995. This guitar features a 16-inch body, spruce top, curly maple back and sides, a three-piece neck with maple sides and rosewood center, an ebony fingerboard, a rosewood bridge, a block fingerboard, three-ply body binding, a tortoiseshell pickguard with three-ply binding, Waverly gold tuners, a nut width of approximately 45mm, and an original nut. While Gibson archtops originally began with oval holes, the L-5 was created by Lloyd Lohr. The F-5 incorporated violin design into mandolins, and later incorporated cello design into guitars for use in archtops. Its F-holes, 14-fret joint, and 16-inch body were an outstanding design that became the foundation of Gibson archtops. While the L-5 was upgraded to a 17-inch body around 1934, this instrument is a reissue based on the final 16-inch model, just before that. It was crafted at the Nashville Custom Shop at the time. Rather than the V-shape or thick grips of the 1930s, this guitar features a relatively rounded C-shape. The grip is comfortable even when gripped tightly, despite the nut width. This hybrid design combines classic looks with modern playability. It features the characteristic archtop tone, a raspy, husky tone when strummed hard, and a metallic tang when strummed. It produces a crisp, lustrous tone without any sluggish bass, allowing you to clearly hear the string contours. This guitar evokes a nostalgic atmosphere and fully captures the unique charm of archtop guitars. There are cracks in the pickguard, likely due to internal reaction, and a hazy appearance that can be removed by wiping. The marks will reappear after a while, but this is often seen on vintage guitar pickguards. Although there is weather-checking along the head binding, the overall condition is very minimal, suggesting it could have been made quite recently. The neck is in excellent condition, and the bridge has ample adjustment, making this an excellent used guitar in perfect condition for use. This recent reissue model is in the vein of the classic Gibson archtop. It's the perfect choice for anyone seeking a traditional style. Experience it for yourself! It comes with a standard Bobren hard case.

Condition: EX++
Top: Solid Spruce
Sides: Solid Maple
Back: Solid Maple
Neck: Maple & Rosewood 3-Piece
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Pearl Block
Rosette: None
Binding: White
Machine Heads: Waverly/Gold
Pick Guard: Tortoise Color
Pick Up: None
Nut Width: 45mm
Scale: 628.65mm
Case: Hard Case
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