Gibson L-5CES "Norlin Era" 1969 - 1985

Gibson L-5CES "Norlin Era" 1969 - 1985

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1970 Gibson Custom L-5 CES

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This is a beautiful 1970 example of Gibson’s top-of-the-line archtop! This Master Model L-5 CES is in great overall condition with a few welcome updates, including a neck reset with some associated overspray, along with a new nut and frets for excellent playability. Everything else is stock, and this is now a killer player sporting a fast and comfortable medium/slim neck profile. Sonically, it is outstanding, with incredible acoustic resonance from the carved Spruce top and a super smooth, rich amplified tone full of nuance and clarity. A holy grail Jazz guitar that plays every bit as good as it sounds! Includes a non-original hardshell case.
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Product Specs

Brand
Model
  • L-5CES
Finish
  • Natural
  • Sunburst
Year
  • 1969 - 1985
Made In
  • United States
Categories
Body Material
  • Maple
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Color Family
  • Brown
  • Tan
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Model Family
Model Sub-Family
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Neck Material
  • Maple
Number of Frets
  • 20
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Scale Length
  • 25.5"

Overview

The Gibson L-5 CES is the electric cutaway version of the iconic L-5 acoustic archtop. In the first years of production, it featured P-90 pickups and later Alnico V pickups until humbuckers debuted in 1957, which is still uses. Unlike most other Gibson guitars, it has a 25.5 inch scale. It featured a sharp cutaway between 1960 - 1969, with a rounded cutaway for all other years. 

This model is also produced in limited numbers in a natural finish, which creates slightly higher value. 

Years of Production: 1951 - present

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