2001 Gibson L-00 Vintage Reissue Acoustic Guitar Long Scale Nick Lucas w/ LR Baggs & Case, Yamano

Up for sale, a 2001 Gibson L-00 vintage reissue acoustic guitar in excellent condition, complete with the original hardshell case and outfitted with an L.R. Baggs M1A pickup. A rare model produced for Gibson's Japanese distributor Yamano, this L-00 is unlike the majority of Gibson's L-00 and "Blues King" models in its scale length, nut width, and body dimensions

Closer to a Gibson Nick Lucas model in construction, this specific L-00 iteration boasts the same increased body depth as that signature model, measuring a notable 4 3/4" deep at the lower bout and only a fractionally shallower 4 1/2" at the upper bout. The result is a sound that's both cavernous and sparkling. Additionally, the guitar is notable for its long 25 1/2" scale, which adds more tension to the top, offering a powerful and muscly projection that belies the L-00's modest body size.

Weighing 4lbs 5oz, the guitar features a ‘30s-style script headstock logo, X braced solid spruce top, and solid mahogany back and sides. Despite its relatively narrow waist and shoulders, the L-00 produces a broad and balanced sound, and the top end has ample articulation, lending itself to fingerpicking and providing a clarity and detail not always present on Gibson's smaller bodied acoustics. Cutting and clear when needed, and providing ample warmth with a soft strum, the L.R. Baggs M1A (active) soundhole pickup utilizes a carefully suspended lower coil and magnetic sensor to deliver additional resonance from the soundboard, providing a response that’s true to the acoustic tone of the instrument. This Gibson L-00 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, dialed in with fresh 12-53 strings and comfortable action.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Mahogany
• Shape: Slender C, measuring .830” 1st fret, .880” 9th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
• Frets: Slender, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-5
• Scale Length: 25 1/2”
• Nut: 1 3/4”
• Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatics

Body Specs:

• Wood: Spruce, mahogany
• Bracing: X
• Bridge: Rosewood, compensated saddle
• Electronics: L.R. Baggs M1A active soundhole pickup (upgraded)
• Plastics: Tortoise pickguard
• Serialization: Bozeman, MT label dates to 2001

The Vintage Sunburst nitro lacquer gloss has one small area of finish checking/chipping on the back that’s only “skin deep” and not through the wood, stabilized as needed just to the treble side of the center seam and very difficult to spot. There is light buckle worming on the back, some pick scuffing across the soundhole, and some minor marks and finish scratches. The neck profile retains its smooth nitro gloss, with just a couple shallow marks.

The original hardshell case is included.