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Vintage character meets modern versatility in this Gibson L6-S Ebony (1975), a cult-classic solidbody designed with Bill Lawrence at the height of Gibson’s experimental era. Built around a full maple recipe—carved maple body with a set three-piece maple neck—it delivers the articulate snap and focused midrange punch that defined the model, while still nodding to Gibson’s sustain-rich DNA. A wider-travel “harmonica” Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece anchors the strings for rock-solid intonation and a confident hardtail feel.

The sleek, contoured body and 24-fret layout invite effortless upper-register work. This circuit unlocks a studio-worthy palette: classic series heft, parallel sparkle, and two out-of-phase flavors that get into single-coil-like clarity without losing humbucker presence.
Vintage set Seymour Duncan pickups, which make the guitar sound big, warm and just enough top end!

It’s an elegant way to move from thick rhythm growl to glassy, percussive cleans and wiry fusion tones—all from one instrument. Simple, intuitive controls keep you focused on playing, not fiddling. Playability is quintessentially Gibson but with a slick, modern twist.

The 24.75-inch scale keeps bends pliable and chords warm, while a 12-inch radius maple fingerboard with dot markers and a comfortable medium C profile offers fast, familiar feel under the fingers. Expect clear, ringing cleans, chewy edge-of-breakup crunch, and articulate high-gain that stays tight in the lows—ideal for jazz-fusion, classic rock, funk, and session work where you need quick, repeatable tonal changes on the fly. This 1975 L6-S is a sleeper that rewards players who value versatility without sacrificing Gibson’s sustain and midrange authority.

Fully assessed and adjusted by Max Guitar’s techs, with setup and electronics checked so it’s ready to plug in and play.

Specifications

• Condition: Pre-owned
• Semi/Hollow Body: No
• Number of Strings: 6
• Orientation: Right-handed
• Vintage: No
• Kids Size: No
• Country of Manufacture: US
• Brand: Gibson