Up for sale, a 2000 Gibson L-00 vintage reissue acoustic guitar in excellent condition, complete with the original hardshell case. 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 Nick Lucas 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, 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 delivering ample power and warmth with a soft strum, this Gibson L-00 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Mahogany
• Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .880” 9th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
• Frets: Slender, moderate 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
• Plastics: Tortoise pickguard
• Serialization: Bozeman, MT label dates to 2000

The gloss Vintage Sunburst nitro lacquer finish exhibits some light vertical checking on top, with one cosmetic split just beyond the treble side edge of the pickguard that’s only “skin deep.” There’s a single tiny finish chip north of the soundhole along with some pick wear, buckle scuffing on the back, and various minor dings and scuffs consistent with use. The neck profile retains its smooth nitro gloss, with just a few shallow marks along the profile length.

The original hardshell case is included.