Altona, Australia
About this listing
1991 Gibson L-4 CES, a fully hollow, carved archtop in very good condition and remains entirely original, right down to the factory gold hardware and the original warranty card still housed in the case.Built in the USA, this model features a carved spruce top, carved maple back and sides, multi ply binding, and a bound ebony fingerboard with classic block inlays. The gold hardware has retained a handsome patina consistent with age, with no modifications or swapped components.The original humbuckers produce a warm, rounded jazz voice with clarity in the upper register and a focused low end. It handles traditional jazz comping with authority, yet remains versatile enough for blues, soul and contemporary styles.Condition is very good for a 1991 instrument. There are minor signs of careful use, light surface marks and gentle ageing to the gold hardware, all consistent with a well looked after, three decade old professional instrument. No breaks, no repairs, no structural issues. Frets present well, neck is straight, truss rod functions as intended, and the guitar plays cleanly up and down the board.Importantly, this guitar retains its original warranty card, still in the case, a detail that collectors and serious buyers will appreciate. The original case is included.For players seeking a genuine USA made Gibson archtop with pedigree, tone and collectability, this 1991 L-4 CES represents outstanding value relative to higher tier carved models. It is equally at home on stage, in the studio, or as part of a serious collection.
Original PriceA$12,000
9% price drop
New PriceA$10,950
+ A$250 Shipping
