Short Description:

Legendary 17" archtop featuring carved spruce top, figured maple back, and gold hardware, signed by Luthier Jim Triggs!

What We Think:

Condition: Used, Very Good

SP Luthier Notes: All frets were replaced with spec-correct fretwire, then dressed and polished. No further work necessary.

Step into jazz box perfection with the legendary Gibson Custom L-5 CES in classic Sunburst! The undisputed benchmark of archtop craftsmanship, this instrument features a carved solid spruce top paired with figured maple back and sides for unmatched acoustic depth, punchy projection, and refined clarity. Its multi-ply maple and walnut neck is topped with an ebony fingerboard, 20 frets, and brilliant mother-of-pearl block inlays that feel as smooth as they look. Accented by gleaming gold hardware, custom Gibson tuners, and dual humbuckers controlled via traditional volume and tone knobs, this 7 lb 14 oz hollowbody yields buttery cleans, rich harmonic complexity, and pure vintage warmth. Complete with a original Gibson hardshell case, it remains the ultimate crown jewel for the serious jazz virtuoso.

Specifications:

Top: Spruce

Body: Maple

Color: Sunburst

Neck: Maple/Walnut

Fingerboard: Ebony

Inlays: MOP

No. of Frets: 20

Hardware: Gold

Controls: 2x Tone, 2X Volume, 3-way pickup selector

Tuners: Gibson

Built 1/29/1992, signed by Jim Triggs

Case: Gibson Hardshell

Weight: 7lbs 14oz